General installation engineering designers are essential for designing and carrying out the necessary modifications (mechanical, electrical or civil engineering) for projects to create new infrastructures and modernise existing industrial sites. The needs expressed are therefore numerous and at the interface of several sectors (nuclear, petrochemical, naval, etc.).
The design engineer draws up plans and digital mock-ups on specific software with the aim of producing documentation enabling the work to be carried out. Projects may require external interventions on sites in order to collect data useful for the study, including 3D dimensional surveys.
BC01 – Managing a project in industrial general installation engineering
Organising one’s work within a team to ensure the project runs smoothly
Putting forward well-reasoned proposals to internal and external project stakeholders
Apply quality and safety procedures throughout the project
Define and adopt a work organisation incorporating appropriate tools
Coordinate one’s own work with that of other project team members
Comply with coding rules by applying the project’s quality procedure
Manage the project data lifecycle using document management tools and processes
BC02 – Carry out a site survey
Interpret a site layout plan from the specifications to find one’s way around the industrial site by identifying its various buildings and production facilities
Interpret installation documents from the specifications
Prepare for the on-site survey by planning one’s visit
Carry out an on-site survey to ensure the plans comply with requirements and to complete the input data by taking measurements and photographs in accordance with health and safety regulations
Carry out a survey within a digital twin
Identify the physical and environmental integration constraints of the future industrial modification
Integrate the dimensional surveys carried out on site into a 3D digital model or a 2D plan
Draft a survey report
BC03 - Carry out a design study for a technical solution
Identify all integration constraints, particularly in terms of the kinematics of moving materials and components within the existing environment
Research technical solutions to meet functional requirements and achieve optimal cost-effectiveness, whilst complying with the specifications and general installation rules
Select the main general installation materials and equipment from a technical library to meet the requirements of the specifications
Carry out preliminary sizing of a technical solution to confirm the project team’s data using charts and simple calculation tools
Illustrate the basic design of the technical solution by producing a 2D drawing and/or a 3D model
BC04 - Produce an implementation study
Incorporate prefabrication and logistics constraints
Produce a 3D CAD model to validate the implementation study within its overall environment
Produce a set of 2D drawings consistent with the 3D CAD model
Manage the implementation study data, ensuring traceability
Prepare the project documentation
Further information on this qualification (RNCP42479, exact title of the qualification, name of the awarding body, date of registration of the certification) by clicking here.
To join the certification scheme (excluding VAE), candidates must hold a level 5 diploma or qualification in industry.
Candidate selection includes an application file with CV and covering letter - entrance tests - an individual selection interview.
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Interviews, remediation with the educational referent and/or company referent during training.
Taking account of beneficiary satisfaction during and at the end of training.
Possibility of post-training support.
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This course consists of certified skills modules, which can be undertaken and assessed separately.
The final examination takes place before a two-member examination panel comprising professionals from the sector. It comprises a professional role-play and an interview based on the professional portfolio (DP), which highlights the experience and skills developed by the candidate.
To obtain the full professional certification as an ‘Industrial General Installations Engineering Designer’, candidates must successfully complete all four skill modules.
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Training is available between 15 and 45 days before the start of the course, depending on the funding body. Please contact us.

The general installation engineering designer works in all sectors of activity that are organised around engineering projects. The main sectors of industrial activity are nuclear, naval, Oil & Gas, chemical, agri-food, water,...
The design engineer carries out his professional activity in companies of all sizes, from industrial VSEs to large groups such as EDF.
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Rate of integration into the targeted profession: 43%
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