CAP AEPE - Early Childhood Educational Assistant

Acquire the qualification and skills for the reception, care and maintenance of the living environment of children under 6 years of age, in nursery schools/collective care centres for minors, at the parents' home or at their own home, in collective care establishments/services:

- conduct activities to animate and awaken young children with the aim of learning the rules of collective life, helping them to acquire autonomy, and aiding their emotional, intellectual and sensory development.

- carry out daily care activities (care, bodily hygiene, help with meals) in line with the child's physiological, emotional and physical safety needs.

- carry out sanitary maintenance activities.

- establish a relationship of trust with children and parents.

This diploma enables you to sit the eligibility tests for the auxiliary nursery nurse training course as well as the ATSEM competition organised by local authorities.

The training is organised into several skill modules, enabling step-by-step progression. It alternates between theoretical input, practical exercises and assessment sessions in order to promote practical and progressive learning.

BC01 – Supporting early childhood development

• Gathering information and familiarising oneself with the professional context and circumstances to be taken into account
• Adopt an appropriate professional approach
• Create conditions conducive to free play and experimentation within a given context
• Organise early learning activities, taking into account the child’s individuality
• Provide daily care and support the child in their learning
• Follow protocols relating to the child’s health

BC02 - Carry out one’s duties in a group childcare setting

• Cooperate with all relevant stakeholders to ensure consistency, adaptability and continuity of support
• Establish a special and reassuring relationship with the child
• Provide educational support to teaching staff
• Carry out maintenance work on equipment and premises in nursery schools

BC03 - Carrying out duties in a one-to-one childcare setting

• Organise one’s work
• Negotiate the terms of the care arrangement
• Carry out maintenance work on the accommodation and the areas reserved for the child
• Prepare meals

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

BC05 - Mathematics and Physics-Chemistry

BC06 - Physical Education and Sport

BC07 - Health, Safety and the Environment

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 mirror the real-world workplace.

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

Find out more about this qualification (RNCP38565, exact wording of the diploma, name of the certifier, registration date of the qualification) by clicking here.

• All audiences

- a minimum knowledge of the early childhood sector, through professional experience (immersion in a professional environment, work placements or jobs), an assessment, support for the professional project as part of various schemes.

- gestural skills, the ability to work as part of a team.

For the 2-year training sessions: oral and written comprehension of the French language and basic numeracy or a level equivalent to class 3ème in general education (French, history geography and mathematics), obtained as part of initial schooling or refresher courses as part of a CLEA, ETAPS or other type of continuing education scheme.

For the training sessions offered in 1 year: It is necessary to have mastered basic knowledge (speaking, reading, writing and counting in French) and to hold a BEP, CAP , BAC or more in any field.

16 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• Personalised course
• Group lessons

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

Positioning upstream of entry to training.

Interviews, remediation with the educational referent and/or company referent during training.

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

Possibility of post-training support.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification methods, support by the GRETA-CFA TH referent.

National Education certified teachers, Bac +3 trainers with significant experience in adult training, professional speakers.

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

Participation in a group information meeting

Selection by application / placement test / Interview

The CAP leads to working life but it is possible, under certain conditions, to continue by preparing a bac pro or to prepare for the entrance examinations for certain State Diplomas in the health and social sector.

Access for people with disabilities

Transport

The entrance is on the Nationale 7, on the town centre/Carrefour shopping area axis.

• Indicators
  • Number of learners *: 60
  • Number of people presented: 57
  • Satisfaction rate *: 98%
  Exam pass rate *: 91%
  
  • Integration rate at the end of the course *: 44%
  Integration rate in the intended profession: 100%Continuation rate *: 15%
  Break-off rate * : 0%
  
  • Dropout rate * : 5%

  (Rates calculated on those leaving the course)

  * Reference period 01/09/2024 to 30/07/2025, calculated on the number of responses obtained

** Results calculated on the number of candidates submitted 
• Openings: Nursery worker, ATSEM (continuation of course), Nursery assistant (with approval)...
  
  
• Further career path: Childcare assistant, BAC PRO
  
  
Successful career path :
• Marina fter obtaining her CAP, passed the selection for the childcare assistant training course and now holds a position in a childcare facility for young children
  
• Judith was hired as an animator following her CAP.
  

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