CAP (vocational training certificate) for drivers of public works machinery and quarries

At the end of their training, professionals holding this certificate of professional competence will be able to:

- prepare a simple public works project : secure, mark out and lay out the work, communicating with their professional environment (user, local resident, hierarchy, team, other participants, etc.);

- carry out works specific to the site using extraction, loading, compacting and transport equipment, complying with regulatory requirements, safety measures and given operating procedures;

- programme and initiate periodic servicing operations and carry out simple maintenance work ;

- comply with measures relating to Quality, Safety (risk prevention) and the Environment (QSE)

- identify unforeseen hazards, alert and apply the instructions of his/her hierarchy;

- work as part of a team and coordinate his/her work with that of other trades.

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

BC01: Planning and preparing a job

• Completing and submitting documents
• Interpreting a technical dossier
• Selecting small tools, tools and consumables
• Preparing and checking the construction machinery and its equipment for the project
• Identifying existing structures and utility networks

BC02: Carrying out and inspecting a routine structure

• Identifying and estimating quantities of materials and components
• Ensuring safety during the operation
• Working in the vicinity of utility networks
• Setting out and marking a simple structure
• Take charge of a machine
• Carry out a project using an excavation machine
• Carry out a project using a grading machine
• Load and transport materials
• Compacting materials
• Carrying out a project using compact machinery
• Handling loads
• Checking that the completed project complies with requirements

BC03: Carrying out specific tasks

• Communicating and reporting orally
• Carrying out daily maintenance
• Diagnosing a simple fault
• Carrying out a simple maintenance task

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

BC05: Mathematics and Physics-Chemistry

BC06: Physical Education and Sport (for apprentices only)

BC07: Health, Safety and the Environment

BC08: Modern Foreign Language

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

The 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 resemble the real-world workplace.

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

Further information on this qualification (RNCP40486, exact title of the qualification, name of the certifying body, date of registration of the certification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

- Faithful representation of the job and good motivation to do it.

- 3rd grade level: autonomy in reading and arithmetic, expression and communication skills assured.

6 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Group lessons

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

Positioning upstream of entry to the training course.

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 training course.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification arrangements, support from the TH referent.

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

Assessments are organised throughout the course and at the end of the programme, in accordance with the qualification framework. Certification assessments 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 to obtain the qualification, they retain the credits for the modules they have passed and may retake the outstanding examinations at a later date. The modules passed remain valid for 5 years.

Interview by appointment.

Prerequisite: hold a minimum of level 3 certification in the construction sector.

Administrative registration via the link:

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Integration into employment to exercise responsibilities in the public works field for new and maintenance work, and in quarrying.

The professional can also continue this training by preparing for additional certification or a higher-level diploma in order to progress to managerial positions: BP Conducteur d'engins : travaux publics et carrières (level 4),TP Assistant chef de chantier gros œuvre (level 4), TP Technicien de maintenance d'engins et de matériels de chantier et de manutention (level 4), TP Chef de chantier gros œuvre (level 5), TP Chef de chantier travaux publics routes et canalisations (level 4), Bac PRO Maintenance des matériels de construction et de manutention (level 4), BAC PRO Travaux publics (level 4).

Access for people with disabilities

Catering

School canteen, cafeteria

Transport

Success rate:57.14%

Discontinuation rate: 42.9%

Trainee/apprentice satisfaction rate: 100%