Vocational Diploma Maintenance and Energy Efficiency | rncp35844
1st year in the initial track
Apprenticeship available in the 2nd year
Holders of this vocational diploma are professionals responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of energy and HVAC systems of all sizes and types.
Employed by companies of various sizes, they may perform repair, maintenance, or commissioning tasks. They work on plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems, including air conditioning units (for individual or communal use), plumbing fixtures, boilers, district heating systems, and renewable energy systems.
The knowledge gained during his vocational baccalaureate program enables him to perform maintenance on equipment (troubleshooting, adjustment, fine-tuning, and commissioning). The courses he has taken have equipped him with the skills to write service reports, operate the equipment, and optimize its performance.
In the field, the graduate is assigned a group of clients, whom they visit at intervals specified in the contract. They schedule these visits within the parameters set by their manager. They have access to the resources needed to work independently, including a vehicle, communication tools, and equipment for on-site work.
As a permanent employee, they work at a facility large enough or important enough to require a full-time maintenance and operations staff: district heating networks, large commercial buildings, power plants at industrial sites, etc. They work in teams under the supervision of a site manager.
Graduates can work in companies of various types and sizes, including those with maintenance, repair, or customer service departments; companies specializing in operations and maintenance; and manufacturers of energy and HVAC equipment.
Depending on their skills, experience, and continuing education, graduates can advance to team coordination roles and eventually become operations managers. They may also take over or start their own business.
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: €9,300 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 Maintenance and Energy Efficiency are expected to pursue careers in companies across a wide range of economic sectors.
Types of jobs available:
Energy maintenance technician, plumber, site supervisor.
Possible further studies:
BTS in Mechanical Engineering
BTS in Fluid Systems, Energy, and Home Automation
Vocational Certificate in Renewable Energy Technology
Vocational Certificate in HVAC and Plumbing Installation
Vocational Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Installation and Repair
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
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technology, system commissioning, optimization, and control…
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 energy maintenance trades.
Teaching methods and resources: practical exercises, real-world case studies, and comparing and contrasting activities carried out in the workplace with those conducted at the training center.
Educational systems focused on energy maintenance, positive and negative cold rooms, air conditioners, reversible air-to-water heat pumps, solar thermal collectors, oil, gas, and wood pellet boilers, cogeneration units, water treatment systems, and science laboratories
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 | 10 |
| 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.