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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S5.0 - working with computers
S5.1 - programming computer systems
S5.2 - setting up and protecting computer systems
S5.5 - accessing and analysing digital data
S5.5.0 - accessing and analysing digital data
S5.5.1 - browsing, searching and filtering digital data
- browse, search and filter data, information and digital content
- conduct search engine optimisation
- outline blockchain-based identity management
- work with e-services available to citizens
S5.5.2 - managing, gathering and storing digital data
S5.6 - using digital tools for collaboration, content creation and problem solving
S5.7 - using digital tools to control machinery
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

This concept is obsolete

search databases

transversal skills and competences

core skills and competences

working with digital devices and applications

conduct web searches

managing, gathering and storing digital data

use databases

working with computers

accessing and analysing digital data

accessing and analysing digital data

digital data processing

search databases

skills

information skills

analysing and evaluating information and data

analysing and evaluating information and data

evaluate data, information and digital content

search databases

Concept overview

Description

Search for information or people using databases.

Alternative Labels

consult databases

look through databases

research in databases

search database

searching databases

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

Relationships

Broader concepts

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Optional for

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)