CAP AEPE Early Years Educational Support Worker

Level 3

Duration1 year or 2 years

Level

Year 9 post

Pre-registration

Personal Care, Health and Social Care

CAP AEPE Early Years Educational Support Worker

Level 3

Duration1 year or 2 years

Level

Year 9 post

Inscription

Apprenticeship · Continuing professional development

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The training

State Diploma of Level 3, issued by the Ministry of National Education and Youth. Registered in the RNCP on 22-01-2024, under the number 38565.

Objectives

The apprentice carries out the tasks assigned to them based on instructions given by the organisation and under the supervision of a mentor.

The apprentice trains in private or public early childhood settings.

Meeting the child's needs
To provide comfort care
Planning and leading activities for children
Contribute to the child's development and support them in their socialisation
Ensure the maintenance and hygiene of a child's various living spaces (at home and in a childcare facility)

Programme

GENERAL EDUCATION MODULES (available only on the two-year apprenticeship programme)

French
Mathematics
History Geography

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL TEACHING MODULES:

UP1: Supporting the development of the young child
UP2: Working in a childcare setting
UP3: Working on a one-to-one basis

As a state-recognised qualification, this CAP enables candidates to undertake training that is both general and technical. In the world of work, the CAP in Early Years Care enables holders to:

Welcoming children, carrying out personal hygiene routines and ensuring meals are eaten safely
Childhood education and development
Maintenance and hygiene of the premises
Parenting support
Teaching support for teaching staff
Communication and teamwork

Rhythm

One-year apprenticeship

The CAP AEPE course lasts one year (approximately 430 hours), running from mid-September to June, in accordance with a timetable provided by the centre
Work-study programme: 8 hours at the vocational training centre (CFA) and the rest of the week in the workplace, on a 35-hour-per-week basis (2.5 days’ accrued paid leave per month), with one regular training day depending on the schedule

Two-year apprenticeship

The CAP AEPE course takes two years (approximately 800 hours) to complete, running from September to June, in accordance with a timetable provided by the centre
It is also possible to prepare for the CAP AEPE in one year, subject to certain criteria
Work-study programme: 2 days at the vocational training centre and 19 hours in the workplace, based on a 35-hour week

Teaching resources and methods

Technical stations with baby care equipment
Digital equipment for each learner
Group work, active, inductive and deductive teaching methods, themed projects, problem-based learning
Professional practices at the training centre
Company visits, trade fairs...
External professional interventions (Sign language, babywearing, children's literature…)
Personalised career guidance support
Monitoring the apprentice’s activities using the apprenticeship record book, half-yearly reviews and workplace visits

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What next?

Further study

Enrol directly in the first year of the SAPAT vocational baccalaureate: Services to People and Local Communities (at the Lesquin site, as an apprenticeship)
ATSEM Recruitment Exercise
Training School for Childcare Assistants
Certificate in Social Care Assistance
Training College for Youth Workers
Early childhood educator training college, accessible after obtaining a baccalaureate

Course offered at the Genech Institute

career prospects

After obtaining the CAP AEPE qualification, graduates can enter the workforce directly in a wide range of public or private organisations working in early childhood education, utilising the skills they have acquired, such as:

recreational and developmental activities
daily care activities
activities relating to collaboration

Examples of childcare facilities: crèche, micro-crèche, nursery school, ACM (group childcare for children aged 0–6), MAM (childminder centre)

Several careers are accessible after obtaining the CAP AEPE:

Home childcare
Childminder
ATSEM/ASEM (Local authority staff specialising in nursery schools)
Nursery worker
Childcare Assistant
Events Co-ordinator
Early years educator

Information

practices

Fees and bursaries

Tariffs

APPRENTICESHIP (1 year)

For 12 months: £8,100

(The training is funded by the OPCOs and the CFA. The apprentice and the company therefore have no costs to cover.)

APPRENTICESHIP (2 years)

For 24 months: €16,200

(The training is funded by the OPCOs and the CFA. The apprentice and the company therefore have no costs to cover.)

Find the breakdown of training costs on our dedicated page

Bursaries: check our dedicated page to find out about the financial support available depending on your situation.

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Target audience

Anyone wishing to work and communicate with children
To be aged 16 to 29 inclusive
Young people under 15 who have completed the first cycle of secondary education (end of 3rd) can begin performing an apprenticeship contract as soon as they have reached the age of 15 and one day
No age limit for people with RQTH status

Prerequisite

Mastering the basics (speaking, reading, writing and counting in French)
To have a BEP, CAP, degree or equivalent in any field

Number of participants

10 to 20 participants

Access conditions

One-to-one interview and placement test
Access time: Interview within the month following contact and acceptance upon signing the contract

Assessment methods

Final exams

Accessibility for individuals
disabled

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Possible academic guidance and adaptation, mentored by a disability officer

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