Current Projects
DOSAM project
In order to accelerate the process of competences and knowledge evaluation of a dental technician applying for work from European and non EU-countries FEPPD took the initiative to start the development of the general occupational standards.
Occupational Standards describe what needs to happen in the workplace. They are statements of competence and are written to measure performance outcomes.
Generic occupational standards (GOS) on European level may be used in the future to establish the common education and training needs for dental technicians in all participating countries. The work will also contribute to broader developments in the dental technology where the profession is under pressure to develop into new areas of work to meet the demands of emerging technology and life long learning.
The concept of a European-wide accepted diploma would guarantee the equivalence of vocational training in Europe. This means that after the standards are accepted and integrated in the vocational training programmes in Europe all dental technicians will benefit from the exchange of experience and best practice. Furthermore the acceptance of the diploma will allow labour flexibility, stimulate the exchanges of students and the integration of knowledge obtained abroad, the harmonisation of European health legislation and an even broader dialogue of dental technicians Europe - wide.
The standards can be used by the Industry. For manufacturing instructions. CEN could use the Standards as a base to develop technical standards for medical devices.
To get more information about the DOSAM project please visit our website: