BTS in Water Professions

Upon completion of the course, holders of this BTS qualification will be able to:

- to carry out the technical management of installations and structures, taking into account their overall impact on the environment (direct or indirect pollution) and the management of the corresponding by-products.

- to participate in technical studies across various fields: the environment, the design and modification of facilities, research and development, etc.

- to oversee the operation of the network and organise maintenance operations

- to supervise a team in water treatment, distribution, sanitation and purification operations, as well as in related activities in the environmental sector.

- to contribute to sustainable development by helping to ensure water quality, taking into account its intended use, energy savings and environmental impact.

- liaise with external partners: customers, partner companies, suppliers, government bodies, etc.

- to adapt to technological developments in instrumentation, electromechanical equipment, automation, and remote transmission and monitoring systems in order to carry out these tasks.

The training course is organised into several skill modules, enabling step-by-step progression. It alternates between theoretical input, practical exercises and assessment sessions to promote hands-on, progressive learning.

BC01: Operation of treatment units and networks

• role of each piece of equipment within the plant
• operational status (monitoring programmes, control procedures, technical data sheets, operating manual)
• measurements and analyses of monitoring parameters
• supply of products and disposal of by-products and waste
• adapting control procedures to the operating mode
• maintenance operations
• performance criteria and associated objectives

BC02: Quality, Safety and Environment

• regulatory, standardised and local requirements, and their scope of application.
• the quality assurance system (QAS)
• prevention of ‘health, safety and environment’ risks
• areas for improvement and actions contributing to the continuous improvement process.

BC03: Professional relations and team management

• stakeholders in the water sector
• monitoring service delivery in accordance with the terms of a contract
• the economic and organisational context of their organisation
• information processing, communication, presentation of arguments
• planning of human and material resources
• preparation and conduct of meetings and one-to-one interviews

BC04: Design of treatment plants and networks

• analysis of service requirements and formalisation
• selection of water treatment, collection, transport and distribution processes
• evaluation of service provision

- General knowledge and French language skills

- Modern Foreign Language 1: English

- Mathematics:

- Physics and Chemistry

Throughout the course, learners receive personalised support with regular monitoring by the teaching team and progress reviews to tailor learning to each individual’s needs.

A work placement also enables students to develop professional skills in a real-world setting.

Skills are assessed progressively through role-plays, practical exercises, professional projects and assessments carried out throughout the course.

Our teaching methodology prioritises a practical, work-focused approach: case studies, role-plays, practical scenarios and collaborative activities enable learners to learn in conditions that closely resemble the real-world workplace.

• Diploma from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research Level 5

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP37964, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

12 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Group lessons

• Equipped technical platforms
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Interviews, remediation with the educational referent and/or company referent during the course.

Taking account of beneficiary satisfaction during and at the end of the course.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification procedures, support from the GRETA-CFA TH referent.

Positioning prior to entry into training.

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Trainers with experience in individualised learning.

Teachers certified by the French Education Nationale, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult training, professional speakers.

Assessments are organised throughout the course and at the end of the programme, in accordance with the qualification framework. Assessment tests may take the form of in-course assessments (CCF) and/or final examinations.

Support with exam preparation is provided throughout the course to help candidates succeed.

This qualification is awarded following validation by the academic examination board.

If a candidate fails the qualification, they retain credit for the modules they have passed and may retake the remaining examinations at a later date. The modules passed remain valid for 5 years

Position yourself on Parcoursup and/or contact us directly.

Positioning test and interview by appointment.

Placement in the following roles:

Drinking water operations technician, Wastewater treatment operations technician, Industrial water operations technician, Wastewater treatment and on-site sewage system inspection technician, Technical design technician, Project design technician, Industrial plant commissioning technician, Drinking water and wastewater works supervision technician, Urban Hydraulics Design Technician.

Further studies in:

Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Water and the Environment (University of Corsica), Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Optimised Management of Water Treatment Systems (Paul Cézanne University, Aix-Marseille) and Pierre Gilles de Gènes High School, Digne; Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Protection, specialising in Automated Management of Water Treatment Plants (University of Montpellier 2), Scientific preparatory class, Grandes Écoles, Engineering School

Access for people with disabilities

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Success rate: 100% out of 2 people sitting the exam

Satisfaction rate: 100% out of 2 people who responded to our satisfaction survey

Overall rate of integration into employment: 50%

Rate of integration into the targeted profession : 50%

Recommendation rate: 100% out of 2 people who responded to our satisfaction survey

Study continuation rate: 50%

Termination rate for apprenticeship contracts signed: 40%

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Added value of the school : Lycée des Métiers label / Boarding school