BTS in Electrical Engineering – Electrical Engineering
2-year apprenticeship program | RNCP41007
Senior electrical engineers are involved in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment that uses both high-voltage and low-voltage systems.
It operates in the industrial manufacturing, service, housing, transportation, and electric power distribution sectors, such as:
- Industrial Equipment and Control
- Energy production and conversion
- Building automation and technical building management
- Industrial production automation
- Electric power distribution
- Electrical systems in the service sector
- Public facilities
- Industrial refrigeration, the food industry, and mass retail
- Technical Services
- Transportation (vehicles and infrastructure).
These activities require related knowledge that provides an understanding of processes in the fields of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, thermodynamics, electronics, industrial computing, and optics.
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Target Audience & Prerequisites
- A person under the age of 30
- Employee
- Employee undergoing retraining
- Job seeker
Meets one of the criteria:
- BAC STI with a concentration in electrical engineering.
- High school diploma with work experience
- Have 3 years of professional experience in the relevant field
Terms of Access
ACADEMIC: Preliminary admission following approval of the PARCOURSUP application in accordance with the prerequisites specified on the platform; final admission upon signing the apprenticeship or vocational training contract.
EMPLOYEE/JOB SEEKER: Following an individual interview, verification of prerequisites, and an assessment of funding options.
The program remains open for enrollment throughout the year on a placement basis, subject to review of the applicant’s academic record.
In-person training is available to people with disabilities following an individualized assessment of the necessary accommodations. Disability Coordinator: Ms. CHIPIER, 0477505100
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 *
Apprenticeship Training
- Duration:2 years │ 675 hours of training per year
- Work-study program: 2 weeks at a company | 2 weeks at a training center
- Cost: €10,800 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
Depending on the company, senior electrical engineering technicians may work in a variety of sectors, such as:
- industrial equipment and control
- energy production and conversion
- building automation and technical building management
- industrial production automation
- electric power distribution
- electrical systems in the service sector
- public facilities
- industrial refrigeration, the food industry, and mass retail
- technical services
- transportation (vehicles and infrastructure)
The types of jobs available are:
- Design Engineer/Draftsman
- Process Technician – Industrialization – Manufacturing
- Site Technician/Foreman – Site Manager
- Test Technician/Test and Commissioning Engineer
- Technical Sales Representative/Branch Technician
- Customer Training or Information Specialist
- Account Manager and/or Buyer
- Quality Technician/Quality Assurance Manager
- Maintenance Technician
- Manager of an SME
Further education:
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Automation
- Bachelor's Degree in Home Automation
- Bachelor's Degree in Energy and Propulsion
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Production, and Energy Systems Maintenance
- Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in Energy Management, Electrical Engineering, and Sustainable Development
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Energy Engineering
- Preparatory Course for the ATS in Industrial Engineering
Program:
- General Knowledge and Expression: 3 hours
- English: 2 hours
- Mathematics: 4 hours
- Construction of Physical Structures Applied to Electrical Engineering: 3 hours
- Applied Sciences: 9 a.m.
- System testing: 6 hours
- Electrical Engineering: 8 hours
Teaching and technical resources:
The teaching staff consists of fExperienced trainers with at least a two- or four-year college degree and/or at least five years of professional experience in the field; industry professionals; training managers; center directors; work-study advisors; disability coordinators; and administrative staff.
The entire training program 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.
- Two vocational exams and one in-training assessment (CCF) One-time written exams in general, scientific, and technical subjects.
- Two professional-oriented assignments:
– An activity report presenting the company and any studies conducted during the first year
– A project: Selection, in consultation with the company, of a technical study to be approved by an inter-academic validation committee (completion of this study at the company, including a written report and oral defense) - In-training assessment (ITA):
- English
- Expression and Communication
- Construction Site Management
- 3 project reviews
Each competency module is certified and involves an assessment and validation. Successful completion of all modules leads to the award of the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur.
Success indicators for 2023–2024:
| Number of participants | 7 |
| Exam Success Stories | 100% |
| Failures Exam |
0 |
| Withdrawals during training | 0 |
| Integration into the workforce | 4 |
| Further education | 3 |
Overall satisfaction of BTS students with their program:
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 person a personalized learning path,
- Fostering independence by empowering our trainees to take an active role in their learning,
- Develop a culture of technology by incorporating all aspects, including those related to workplace safety,
- Develop professional attitudes, methods, and rigor.
- Course modules and individualized case studies are assessed by the lead instructor through collaborative work in small groups.
- Practical training sessions are evaluated individually by the supervising instructor, who records the results in a skills portfolio.
- Supervised study sessions for assignments and practical work are also scheduled to help students prepare for the exam
- A computer lab is available for preparing the internship and work experience report, which is required for graduation from the BTS ELEC program.
Skill sets:
RNCP35346BC01 – Design – Preliminary Study
| List of skills | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|
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Interpret a client/user requirement, a technical specification, or a set of specifications
Model the behavior of all or part of a structure, facility, or electrical system
Determine the dimensions of the components of a structure, a facility, or electrical equipment
Design the architecture of a structure, an installation, or electrical equipment
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Students (public or private schools under contract) Apprentices (accredited vocational training centers or apprenticeship programs) Continuing vocational training at accredited public institutions 4-hour written exam
Continuing professional education (public institutions authorized to administer the CCF for this BTS) 4-hour one-time session
School students (private schools not under contract) Apprentices (CFA or apprenticeship programs, non-accredited) Continuing vocational training (private institutions) Based on their professional experience Distance learning 4-hour written exam |
RNCP35346BC02 – Design – Detailed Project Study
| List of skills | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|
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Simulate the behavior of all or part of a structure, facility, or electrical system
Selecting the components for a structure, a system, or electrical equipment
Prepare project/construction documents (plans, diagrams, virtual models, etc.)
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Students (public or private schools under contract) Apprentices (accredited vocational training centers or apprenticeship programs) Continuing vocational training at accredited public institutions A one-time assessment consisting of a 60-hour project and a 40-minute oral presentation.
Continuing professional education (public institutions authorized to administer the CCF for this BTS) In-Course Assessment (ICA)
School students (private schools not under contract) Apprentices (CFA or apprenticeship programs, non-accredited) Continuing vocational training (private institutions) Based on their professional experience Distance learning A 40-minute in-person session |
RNCP35346BC03 – Project/Construction Site Management
| List of skills | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|
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Identify and take into account the standards and regulations applicable to the project/construction site
Manage risks and uncertainties associated with performing tasks
Manage and oversee the project/construction site (including documentation related to organization, planning, monitoring, management, acceptance, etc.) |
Students (public or private schools under contract) Apprentices (accredited vocational training centers or apprenticeship programs) Continuing vocational training at accredited public institutions: In-Course Assessment (ICA)
Continuing professional education (public institutions authorized to administer the CCF for this BTS): In-Course Assessment (ICA)
School students (private schools not under contract) Apprentices (CFA or apprenticeship programs, not accredited) Continuing vocational training (private institutions) Based on their professional experience Distance learning: A 40-minute in-person session |
RNCP35346BC04 – Project Implementation and Commissioning
| List of skills | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|
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Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including in English
Construct a structure, an installation, or electrical equipment
Configure and program equipment as part of the project/construction site
Follow a procedure for commissioning a structure, facility, or electrical equipment
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Students (public or private schools under contract) Apprentices (accredited vocational training centers or apprenticeship programs) Continuing vocational training at accredited public institutions: A one-time assessment consisting of a 60-hour project and a 40-minute oral presentation.
Continuing professional education (public institutions authorized to administer the CCF for this BTS): In-Course Assessment (ICA)
School students (private schools not under contract) Apprentices (CFA or apprenticeship programs, non-accredited) Continuing vocational training (private institutions) Based on their professional experience Distance learning A 40-minute in-person session
|
RNCP35346BC05 – Analysis, Diagnostics, Maintenance
| List of skills | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|
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Extract the information needed to perform the tasks
Measuring the key parameters of a structure, a facility, or electrical equipment
Conduct a performance assessment—including energy efficiency and safety—of a structure, facility, or electrical equipment
Perform maintenance on a structure, facility, or electrical equipment |
Students (public or private schools under contract) Apprentices (accredited vocational training centers or apprenticeship programs) Continuing vocational training at accredited public institutions: In-Course Assessment (ICA)
Continuing professional education (public institutions authorized to administer the CCF for this BTS): In-Course Assessment (ICA)
School students (private schools not under contract) Apprentices (CFA or apprenticeship programs, not accredited) Continuing vocational training (private institutions) Based on their professional experience Distance learning: A 4-hour workshop |
Description of the procedures for obtaining certification through the accumulation of skill modules and/or through distance learning:
The certification framework is organized into units that together form a coherent set of skills and knowledge aligned with the purpose of the degree. It may include units that are optional. Each unit corresponds to a set of skills and an assessment.
Candidates register for the diploma exam. Those who have prepared for the diploma through continuing professional education or the recognition of prior learning automatically receive, for the diploma units in which they earned a grade of 10 out of 20 or higher or for which prior learning was recognized, a certificate recognizing the acquisition of the competencies comprising these diploma units, and thus the corresponding competency blocks. Those who have prepared for the diploma through another pathway receive this certificate upon request.
The diploma is awarded to candidates who achieve an average score of at least 10 out of 20 on all exams. Candidates who have already completed certain skill modules may be exempt from the corresponding exams.