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DISCO makes your skills visible!
1. Select a document and your preferred document language.
2. Use the first and second tabs on the right and the +/- signs to navigate through the thesaurus.
3. Drag and drop any desired thesaurus entry onto any headline of your document.
4. Use the search function to find specific terms and phrases in all languages. Search results are displayed under the third and fourth tabs.
5. Translate your document into other DISCO languages by selecting another language.
6. Save your document in XML format or export directly to a Word 2007-compatible format.

Note: Phrases are currently limited to four domain-specific sectors and portions of non-domain-specific skills and competences.
For further details, please see the 'Help' section.






  • non domain specific skills and competences
    • computer skills and competences addinfo show phrases
      • check correctness of input data addinfo
      • insert data and data collections into computer applications addinfo
      • operate computer peripheral devices addinfo
      • operate information systems addinfo
      • perform data input and output operations addinfo
      • re-establish operational status of printers addinfo
      • setup computer print options addinfo
      • understand basic functions of computers and applications addinfo
      • understand basics of computer use addinfo
      • understand computer software addinfo
      • use communication and information services addinfo
      • use computers addinfo
      • use computers and software addinfo
      • use computer software addinfo
      • use information input-output devices addinfo
      • use multimedia systems addinfo
      • work safely with computer appliances addinfo
      • work with Windows programmes addinfo
    • managerial and organisational skills addinfo show phrases
      • demonstrate organisation and management know-how addinfo
      • manage and operate a business addinfo
    • personal skills and competences addinfo
    • social and communication skills and competences addinfo show phrases
      • apply forms of verbal and non-verbal communications addinfo
      • apply group communication techniques addinfo
      • apply relevant communication techniques addinfo
      • communicate effectively with individuals addinfo
      • communicate in a clear and straightforward manner addinfo
      • communicate verbally and visually addinfo
      • critically examine personal communicative ability and body language addinfo
      • demonstrate good communication skills addinfo
      • develop communication skills addinfo
      • express yourself appropriately and clearly in different situations addinfo
      • use interpersonal communication techniques addinfo
  • domain specific skills and competences
    • computing addinfo show phrases
      • define Internet and Intranet differences addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge and application of computer technology addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge of computer hardware and software addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge of computer structure and operating components addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge of computer terms addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge of legal, social, and ethical aspects of the information society addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge of theoretical and practical principles in the field of information and network technology addinfo
      • demonstrate technical and practical knowledge of information technology addinfo
      • describe different information systems, databases and search tools addinfo
      • follow data security and protection legislation and regulations addinfo
      • provide an overview of the risks and threats of using computers addinfo
      • read IT documentation and manuals addinfo
      • read IT documentation and manuals in English addinfo
      • understand Internet development tendencies addinfo
      • understand peculiarities of legal regulations regarding computer software and hardware addinfo
    • environmental protection addinfo show phrases
      • acquire knowledge about energy saving possibilities addinfo
      • apply environmental protection rules addinfo
      • apply sustainable development concepts at the workplace addinfo
      • comply with BAT and QEMS requirements addinfo
      • comply with environmental norms addinfo
      • comply with safety, health and environmental regulations addinfo
      • comply with sustainable management strategies addinfo
      • consider environmental legal issues addinfo
      • consider ethical aspects in the use of natural resources and biological diversity addinfo
      • consider scientific, societal, ethical and aesthetic aspects when making decisions impacting the environment addinfo
      • consider sustainable development principles when evaluating and reviewing issues regarding the environment and natural resources addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge about nature's and society's conditions for a sustainable development addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge of ecology and environmental protection addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge of energy production, environmental measurement and control engineering technologies addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge of environmental laws and regulations addinfo
      • demonstrate knowledge on how to minimise environmental impact and risks addinfo
      • demonstrate systemic vision of the environment addinfo
      • determine problems in relation to a sustainable development addinfo
      • discuss environmental fundamental functions within public governing systems addinfo
      • follow EU general requirements for environment protection addinfo
      • follow water and soil conservation law, nature and environmental protection legislation and water management regulations addinfo
      • have good knowledge of scientific, technological and social possibilities and limitations for sustainable usage of natural resources addinfo
      • have good knowledge of sustainable development principles addinfo
      • improve air and water quality addinfo
      • improve biodiversity, environmental stability and soil fertility addinfo
      • observe environmental management systems prescriptions addinfo
      • organise and assure protection of soil and air addinfo
      • organise and perform activities related to environment and landscape protection addinfo
      • participate in discussions addressing environmental issues and problems addinfo
      • participate in recycling addinfo
      • perform assignments in accordance with environmental, nature conservation and forest legislation addinfo
      • perform environmental work in a responsible and careful manner addinfo
      • perform work in an environmentally friendly manner addinfo
      • propose and negotiate protection measures to solve ecological problems addinfo
      • provide accurate data to environmental protection authorities addinfo
      • read vegetation maps addinfo
      • research sustainable development activities addinfo
      • solve environmental problems and accidents addinfo
      • support national coordination and methodical guidance in the area of environment protection addinfo
      • think critically when making decisions regarding the environment and natural resources addinfo
      • understand background and reasons for environmental issues addinfo
      • understand complex environmental problems addinfo
      • understand difference between emission and immission addinfo
      • understand energy budgets and consumption figures addinfo
      • understand environmental issues addinfo
      • understand environmental protection requirements addinfo
      • understand environmental treatment standards addinfo
      • understand impact of hazardous substances on human health and the environment addinfo
      • understand possibilities of secondary use of waste addinfo
      • use expert level knowledge of eco-systems addinfo
      • utilise applied ecology research findings addinfo
    • health addinfo
    • social services addinfo