Vocational Diploma Maintenance of Connected Production Systems | rncp35698
1st year in the full-time track
Apprenticeship available in the 2nd year

The primary responsibilities of a graduate with a vocational bachelor’s degree in “Maintenance of Connected Production Systems” (MSPC) include, either independently or as part of a team:

– perform corrective and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment;
– contribute to the improvement and modification of the equipment on which they work;
– assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
Holders of the MSPC vocational baccalaureate must be able to:
– repair and troubleshoot issues in the fields of mechanics, electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics;
– analyze the operation of the equipment;
– use diagnostic support technologies and intervention technologies;
– perform monitoring operations and/or scheduled operations;
– alert others if a malfunction is detected;
– communicate with the user(s) of the equipment on which they are working, as well as with members of the department to which they belong.
– organize their work efficiently.

The nature of the work varies depending on the size of the company, its organizational structure, and the type and complexity of the equipment. Working conditions differ depending on whether the company produces goods or provides services. In the former case, the work is most often performed in an industrial setting. In the latter, it may be necessary to travel to the locations where the equipment requiring maintenance is installed.

In all aspects of their work, holders of a vocational bachelor’s degree in “Industrial Equipment Maintenance” must:

– ensure the health and safety of people;
– protect property and the environment;
– follow the company’s current guidelines and procedures.

Target Audience & Prerequisites

Three-year high school diploma: a student who has just finished 9th grade
Two-year associate degree: a student who has completed the second year of a vocational program in the same field
One-year high school diploma program: students who have completed a vocational track in the same field

For two-year or one-year associate's degree programs; other options are considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to special approval

 

Terms of Access

Admission is granted following a review of the application and an interview for the full-time program or the apprenticeship program; final admission is granted upon signing the apprenticeship or professional training contract for the apprenticeship program

The program is available throughout the school year, subject to review of the applicant's academic record.

This training is accessible to people with disabilities following an individualized assessment of the necessary accommodations.

This program is also available in a modified and/or streamlined format for those who hold an equivalent degree in another field.

Duration and cost of the training

Initial training:

  • Duration: 3 years │ 490 hours of training per year
  • Internships: 22 weeks


Apprenticeship training:

  • Duration: 3 years │ 1,850 hours of training over 3 years
  • Work-study program: 1 week at the company | 1 week at the training center
  • Cost: €11,500 covered by OPCO. Cost to the apprentice: €0

Estimated duration and work-study schedule, which can be adjusted based on the company’s needs and the learner’s prerequisites.

Career paths, professions, jobs

Business sectors:

Graduates with a vocational baccalaureate in Industrial Equipment Maintenance are expected to work in companies across a wide range of economic sectors.

 

Types of jobs available:

Maintenance Technician – Maintenance Technician

Further education:

BTS Conception et Réalisation de Systèmes Automatiques
BTS Maintenance des systèmes option A : Systèmes de production
BTS Maintenance et après-vente des engins de TP et de manutention
BTS Assistant Technique d’Ingénieur
BTS Technico-commercial Spécialité : Commercialisation de biens et services industriels
BTS Électrotechnique
BTS Contrôle Industriel et Régulation Automatique</manutention

Program:

The curriculum and educational objectives are in line with the National Education Standards.

Access is tailored to each individual based on the results of the assessment phase.

Professional and technological field

– Maintenance,
– Methods,
– Hydraulics,
– Pneumatics,
– Automation,
– Electrical Engineering,
– Technology.

General fields

Applied mathematics, written and oral communication, French, history and geography, business administration.

Theoretical and experimental concepts related to industrial systems, health, and safety.

Teaching and technical resources:

The training takes place in our technical workshops dedicated to industrial maintenance.

Educational materials, case studies, hands-on exercises. During the training, participants have access to the following equipment:

– Pumping system,
– Asynchronous motor,
– Generator,
– Ecolcarton, Ecolpresse, and Ecolinject machines,
– Splinter meter,
– Microscopes,
– Shredder.

A computer lab equipped with 14 computers is available for conducting technological research.

A "traditional" classroom is also used whenever necessary.

Assessment Criteria

Learning outcomes are assessed throughout the training program and are documented in a skills log.

The satisfaction survey is conducted at the end of the program

The diploma is awarded upon successful completion of the BAC exams at the end of the senior year.

Success indicators:

 

Number of participants 9
Exam Success Stories 9
Failures Exam
0
Withdrawals during the race 0
Transition to the workforce after completing a training program NC

Find all the performance metrics for our training programs on the INSERJEUNES website

Located in Sury-le-Comtal, in the heart of the Forez Plain and within an employment area that aligns with the training programs offered there, the CFA Sainte-Claire is easily accessible from throughout the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region thanks to the Loire’s extensive intercity transportation network.

You will complete your training in a 4,500-square-meter facility equipped with state-of-the-art technical training spaces. The CFA also features a dormitory with 84 beds that can accommodate students from all over France, as well as a self-service cafeteria offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Monitoring procedures:

The program is based on teaching methods that focus on individualized instruction.

We have chosen an educational strategy aimed at:

Tailor learning paths by offering each individual a personalized program,
Foster independence by empowering our trainees to take ownership of their learning,
Develop a culture of technology by integrating all components, including those related to workplace safety,
Cultivate professional attitudes, methods, and rigor.
Course modules and individualized case studies are validated by the lead instructor through collaborative work in small groups.
Practical training sessions are evaluated individually by the lead instructor, who records the results in a skills portfolio.
Supervised sessions for tutorials and practical work are also scheduled to prepare for the certification.
A computer lab is available for preparing the internship and company activity report, which is required to pass the BAC MSPC.

Skill Modules:

Block number and title List of skills

RNCP3632BC01

U2: Analysis and Preparation of a Maintenance Activity

– Analyze solutions for the management, distribution, and conversion of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical energy.
– Prepare for a job site visit.
– Make recommendations for improving a property.

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC02

U31: Monitor, improve, and modify equipment

– Conduct monitoring and inspection activities.
– Carry out improvement or modification work on the property.
– Receive and transmit information.
– Draft and justify reports.

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC03

U32: Maintenance on mechanical equipment

-Repair a component.
-Identify non-electrical hazards, define and implement appropriate preventive measures.

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC04

U33: Maintenance of an automated system

-Diagnose malfunctions.
-Restore equipment to proper working order.
-Commission equipment in accordance with procedures.
-Identify electrical hazards, define and implement appropriate preventive measures.

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC05

U34: Economics and Management

-Identify the characteristics of the environment and the sector in which they work.
-Learn and master the basics of management and professional communication.

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC06

U35: Prevention, Health, Environment

-Conduct a situational analysis using a problem-solving approach.
-Analyze a workplace situation using different approaches: risk analysis, task analysis, and accident analysis.
-Apply scientific, legal, and economic knowledge.
-Propose and justify appropriate preventive measures.
-Propose actions to respond effectively to an emergency situation.

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC07

U11: Analysis and Use of Technical Data

– Analyze the operation and organization of a system
– Analyze the mechanical solutions that perform the operational functions

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC08

U12: Mathematics

– Search for, extract, and organize information.
– Propose, select, and implement a problem-solving method.
– Experiment and simulate.
– Evaluate a result and present arguments.
– Report on a process or a result, either orally or in writing.

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC09

U13: Physics and Chemistry

– Search for, extract, and organize information.
– Propose, select, and implement a problem-solving method or operating protocol while adhering to safety rules.
– Experiment and simulate.
– Evaluate a result and present a rationale.
– Report on a process or result, either orally or in writing.

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC10

U4: Modern Language

CEFR B1+ level skills
– Speaking continuously
– Interacting in a foreign language
– Understanding a written text in a foreign language

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

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U51: French

– Engaging in oral communication: listening, responding, expressing oneself
– Engaging in written communication: reading, analyzing, writing
– Becoming a competent and critical reader
– Comparing knowledge and values to build one’s cultural identity

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC12

U52: History and Geography, Moral and Civic Education

– Appreciate the diversity of societies and the richness of cultures
– Understand the challenges of sustainable development
– Identify the challenges and constraints of globalization
– Identify civil, political, economic, and social rights and responsibilities

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

RNCP3632BC13

U6: Applied Arts and Artistic Cultures

– Identify the key characteristics of works of art, products, urban spaces, or visual messages
– Place a work of art or a product within its creative context
– Master the basics of using graphic tools, both traditional and digital

 

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

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U7: Physical Education and Sports

Level 4 competencies from the expected competencies framework
– Achieve maximum motor performance
– Move while adapting to varied and uncertain environments
– Perform a physical routine with an artistic or acrobatic focus
– Lead and manage individual or group competition
– Follow the rules of group interaction and fulfill the various roles associated with the activity   

The assessment procedures are described in the appendices to the decree establishing the degree that pertain to assessment (see, in particular, the examination regulations and the definitions of the exams)

 

This fact sheet was updated on October 6, 2023