CAP in Aesthetics, Cosmetics and Perfumery

• master beauty care techniques for the face, hands and feet
• perform waxing, manicure treatments, and make-up.
• advise customers, demonstrate and sell skincare, make-up, hygiene and perfume products.
• manage stocks, organise appointments and collect cash.

This diploma enables its holder to set up and manage their own business.

The 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 hands-on, progressive learning.

BC01 - Beauty treatments for the face, hands and feet

• Implement protocols for beauty treatment techniques
• Implement protocols for facial make-up techniques

BC02 - Beauty techniques relating to the appendages

• Implement protocols for beauty techniques relating to the appendages
• Implement protocols for nail make-up techniques

BC03 - Running a beauty and wellness salon – client relations and salon operations

• Welcoming and attending to clients
• Advising on and selling cosmetic products and beauty treatments
• Showcasing and promoting products and services
• Organising an appointment schedule
• Participating in the day-to-day running of the beauty and wellness salon

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

BC05 - Mathematics and Physics-Chemistry

BC06 - Physical Education and Sport (for apprentices)

BC07 - English

NB: Exemption from general education modules may be granted under certain conditions.

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 resemble the real-world workplace.

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

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP39030, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

Level 3ème or equivalent experience.

12 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Group lessons

• Equipped technical platforms

Positioning upstream of entry into training.

Taking into account the satisfaction of beneficiaries during and at the end of training.

In order to 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 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

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This CAP leads to working life but it is possible, under certain conditions, to continue studies in 2 years in:

• Bac pro Esthétique cosmétique parfumerie
• Bac pro Métiers du commerce et de la vente option A animation et gestion de l'espace commercial
• BP Esthétique cosmétique parfumerie

Access the professions of beautician, customer sales advisor in:

- beauty and well-being institutes:

- independent, franchised or affiliated
- in thalassotherapy, balneotherapy establishments
- in tourism establishments, holiday, leisure and fitness centres
- in care, cure, convalescence, rehabilitation and accommodation establishments for the elderly
- mobile, at home

- specialist beauty centres : nail beauty, tanning, hair removal, make-up
- perfumeries with or without integrated beauty activities
- parapharmacies with or without integrated beauty activities
- hairdressing salons with integrated beauty activities
- companies distributing cosmetics and body hygiene products to the public (department stores, supermarkets)

Access for people with disabilities

Transport

Success rate: 100% out of 10 people sitting the exam session June 2025

Satisfaction rate: 88% out of 10 people who responded to our satisfaction survey with a special mention for the work of the trainers

Overall job integration rate: 90%

Integration rate into the target profession: 90%

Recommendation rate: 80% out of 10 people who responded to our satisfaction survey

Study continuation rate: 25%

Interruption rate during training: 30%

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