CAP AEPE - Early Childhood Educational Assistant

Acquire the qualification and skills for the reception, care and maintenance of the living environment of children under 6 years of age, in nursery schools/collective care centres for minors, at the parents' home or at their own home, in collective care establishments/services:

- conduct activities to animate and awaken young children with the aim of learning the rules of collective life, helping them to acquire autonomy, and aiding their emotional, intellectual and sensory development.

- carry out daily care activities (care, bodily hygiene, help with meals) in line with the child's physiological, emotional and physical safety needs.

- carry out sanitary maintenance activities.

- establish a relationship of trust with children and parents.

This diploma enables you to sit the eligibility tests for the auxiliary nursery nurse training course as well as the ATSEM competition organised by local authorities.

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

BC01 – Supporting early childhood development

• Gathering information and familiarising oneself with the professional context and circumstances to be taken into account
• Adopt an appropriate professional approach
• Create conditions conducive to free play and experimentation within a given context
• Organise early learning activities, taking into account the child’s individuality
• Provide daily care and support the child in their learning
• Follow protocols relating to the child’s health

BC02 - Carry out one’s duties in a group childcare setting

• Cooperate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure consistency, adaptability and continuity of support
• Establish a special and reassuring relationship with the child
• Provide educational support to teaching staff
• Carry out maintenance work on equipment and premises in nursery schools

BC03 - Carrying out duties in a one-to-one childcare setting

• Organise one’s work
• Negotiate the terms of the care arrangement
• Carry out maintenance work on the accommodation and the areas reserved for the child
• Prepare meals

BC04 - French and History, Geography, Moral and Civic Education

BC05 - Mathematics and Physics-Chemistry

BC06 - Physical Education and Sport

BC07 - Health, Safety and the Environment

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 learning in conditions that closely mirror the real-world workplace.

• Diploma from the Ministry of National Education and Youth Level 3

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP38565, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

Total maximum duration of 947 hours, including 147 hours on the job and 800 hours at the training centre.
The duration of the course is indicative and will be determined according to your profile.

• All audiences

- a minimum knowledge of the early childhood sector, through professional experience (immersion in a professional environment, work placements or jobs), an assessment, support for the professional project as part of various schemes.

- gestural skills, the ability to work as part of a team.

For the 2-year training sessions: oral and written comprehension of the French language and basic numeracy or a level equivalent to class 3ème in general education (French, history geography and mathematics), obtained as part of initial schooling or refresher courses as part of a CLEA, ETAPS or other type of continuing education scheme.

For the training sessions offered in 1 year: It is necessary to have mastered basic knowledge (speaking, reading, writing and counting in French) and to hold a BEP, CAP , BAC or more in any field.

16 people

Teaching method

• Mixed training

Teaching methods

• Personalised course
• Group lessons
• Combined face-to-face and distance learning

Equipment

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

Monitoring and individualisation

Equivalences and pathways: to be assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the candidate’s background.

Assessment prior to starting the course.

Interviews and remedial support with the academic advisor and/or the industry liaison officer during the course.

Feedback on participant satisfaction during and at the end of the course.

For participants with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification arrangements, support from the disability advisor.

To help us improve the quality of our service, you can send us your suggestions or complaints using the form available on our website.

Education Nationale certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult training, professional speakers.

Trainers experienced in individualising learning.

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

Total price including VAT: €10,500.00
Hourly rate: €13.13 Hourly rate (incl. VAT): €13.13 This price is indicative and non-contractual. Depending on your status, this training course may be fully financed. Contact us.

Attend the information session

Interview by appointment

The course is available between 15 and 45 days before it starts, depending on the funding body. Please contact us.

Apprenticeship training: The course is available within a minimum of 48 hours, subject to approval of your application and the company role (qualification compliance), and remains available until the end of the first month following the start of the programme. 

The CAP leads to working life but it is possible, under certain conditions, to continue by preparing a bac pro or to prepare for the entrance examinations for certain State Diplomas in the health and social sector.

Access for people with disabilities

Accessible to people with disabilities
. The GRETA premises are accessible to people with reduced mobility and are located on the ground floor of the establishment.

Hosting

Catering

Lunch can be taken in the school canteen or you can bring your own lunch and have it in a special room.

Transport

The Collège Genevoix is ideally located at the "Le tombadou" exit of the A57 motorway, with free parking in front of and opposite the Collège. It is also very well served by bus: bus no. 1 stops at Ste Musse (every 10 minutes).

Reference period: 2024–2025

Satisfaction rate: 100% of the 8 people who responded to our satisfaction survey

Pass rate: 100% out of 8 people who sat the exam

Dropout rate during the course: 0%

Overall employment rate: 66% 6 months after the course (2024–2025 session)

Employment rate in the target profession: 50%

Rate of students continuing their studies: 0%

This course is EKONEA-certified. It meets the sector’s expectations regarding the ecological transition of businesses.