Vocational Baccalaureate Electrical Trades and Connected Environments | rncp38878
1st year in the initial track
Apprenticeship available in the 2nd year
Graduates of the vocational baccalaureate program in “Electrical Engineering and Connected Systems” install and maintain electrical systems and communication networks in the fields of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, transformation, and management.
He or she is responsible for managing activities related to:
- Preparation of installation, commissioning, and maintenance operations;
- Directed by;
- Commissioning;
- Maintenance;
- Communication.
His work will not be limited to electricity but will also encompass the entire field of connectivity, networks, and home automation.
Target Audience & Prerequisites
3-year track to the baccalaureate: students who have completed 9th grade
2-year track to the baccalaureate: students who have completed 10th grade in a vocational program in the same field
1-year track to the baccalaureate: students who have completed 11th grade in a vocational program 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: €10,500 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:
Sectors including construction (residential, commercial, and industrial), manufacturing, agriculture, services, and infrastructure.
Types of jobs available:
– electrician,
– electrical technician,
– electrician,
– electrical installer,
– home automation installer,
– computer network cabling technician,
– fiber optic, network, and copper technician,
– electrical fitter,
– panel builder,
– electrical systems integrator,
– maintenance technician,
– troubleshooting technician
Further education:
BTS in Electrical Engineering
BTS in Engineering Technical Support
BTS in Design and Implementation of Automation Systems
BTS in Fluids, Energy, and Home Automation
Master's in Renewable Energy
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
– Electrical Engineering: fundamental laws of direct and alternating current, electrical machines (motors, transformers); calculations and measurements for sizing and selecting components.
– Energy: energy management (high voltage, low voltage); various end-use applications, including motors, electric heating by resistance, radiation, and induction, and lighting; switches and modulators in buildings and industry.
– Electrical energy metering management, energy intelligence.
– Renewable energy, photovoltaics, charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles.
– Communication and information processing: understanding and knowing how to install communication systems (Voice, Data, Images, Building Management Systems, video surveillance, etc.).
– Smart street lighting, eco-neighborhoods.
– Quality, safety, and regulations: knowledge of standards and regulatory texts.
– Industrial installations (power supply and protection, automation and control systems, sensors, motors, actuators, lighting and heating systems).
– Autonomous and onboard energy systems (ships, aircraft, trains)
General fields
Mathematics, Physics, Economics and Business, French, History/Geography, Applied Arts, Modern Language
Teaching and technical resources:
The training takes place in our three technical workshops dedicated to the electrical trades, covering a total area of 300 square meters.
One workstation per trainee on the grid to learn the basics of positioning and securing conduits and equipment, as well as connecting conductors to equipment and protective devices.
Twelve three-dimensional workstations are available to students for practicing installation and connection in a real-world commercial construction setting.
There are 9 wiring cabinets available for the industrial electrical section. Hand tools and power tools are provided.
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 | 11 |
| Exam Success Stories | 9 |
| Failures Exam |
1 |
| 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 for graduation.
Skill Modules:
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RNCP25353BC01 U2: Preparing for an operation |
Analyze the conditions of the operation and its context. 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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RNCP25353BC02 U31: Installation |
Organize the project within its context. 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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RNCP25353BC03 U32: Delivery of a system |
Check the system's key parameters. 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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RNCP25353BC04 U33: Troubleshooting an Installation |
Diagnose a malfunction. 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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RNCP25353BC05 U34: Economics and Management |
– Identify the characteristics of the environment and the sector in which they work 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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RNCP25353BC06 U35: Prevention, Health, Environment |
– Conduct a situational analysis using the problem-solving approach 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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RNCP25353BC07 U11: Mathematics |
– Search for, extract, and organize information. 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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RNCP25353BC08 U12: Physics and Chemistry |
– Search for, extract, and organize information. 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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RNCP25353BC09 U4: Modern Language |
CEFR B1+ level skills 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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RNCP25353BC10 U51: French |
– Engaging in oral communication: listening, responding, expressing oneself 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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RNCP25353BC11 U52: History, Geography, and Moral and Civic Education |
– Appreciate the diversity of societies and the richness of cultures 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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RNCP25353BC12 U6: Applied Arts and Artistic Cultures |
– Identify the key characteristics of works of art, products, urban spaces, or visual messages 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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RNCP25353BC13 U7: Physical Education and Sports |
Level 4 competencies from the expected competencies framework 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) |