CAP Cheese Maker

This CAP trains professionals capable of preparing, enhancing and marketing dairy products. Students are trained to carry out goods reception, inspection and storage operations. They learn to take appropriate care of cheeses with a view to their preservation and marketing.

During their training, they acquire a good knowledge of products, skills in preparation (such as ripening techniques) for marketing and enhancing the value of products in compliance with hygiene.and food safety rules.

In particular, students develop manual dexterity and an olfactory and gustatory sensitivity. The teaching also focuses on developing creativity through the production of dairy or cheese presentations and preparations, both savoury and sweet. This CAP also provides training in customer reception, advice, cash collection and customer loyalty.

The 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 – Sourcing, storage and promotion of cheeses and dairy products

• Managing products from receipt to storage
• Monitoring stored products
• Ensuring product quality
• Managing time and organising work
• Carrying out pre-marketing tasks
• Ensuring the production and storage of dairy and cheese preparations 

BC02 - Marketing of cheeses and dairy products

• Ensuring the hygiene of the sales area
• Organising the sales area
• Selling cheeses and dairy products

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

A work placement also enables learners 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
• Diploma from the Ministry of National Education and Youth
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Find out more about this qualification (RNCP37533, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

For a 1-year course with EG exemption: Hold a minimum level 3 diploma (CAP) or equivalent.

10 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Group lessons

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

Positioning upstream of training entry.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification arrangements, support from the disability referent - Sophie BERETTONI.

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. 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

Registration with the CFA de l'Académie de Nice: cliquez ici

Assessment of the application by the UFA Jeanne et Paul Augier

Apprenticeship: The course is available within a minimum of 48 hours, subject to validation of your application and availability of places, until the end of the 1st month of the course

This CAP leads to working life, but it is possible, under certain conditions, to continue studying for a 2-year vocational baccalaureate.

Example(s) of training course(s):

• Bac pro trades in commerce and sales option A leading and managing the sales area
• Bac pro food sales advisor technician (food products and beverages)

Access for people with disabilities

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