Certificate of Professional Competence in Art and Jewelry Techniques
diploma granted by the French Ministry of Education, three tracks are available:
Fashioning jewelry in precious metal (gold or platinum), often adorned with stones.
Adorning jewelry pieces with precious or ornamental stones.
Bringing out the full radiance of jewelry creations through various finishing procedures.
It is possible to follow this course either through school or as an apprentice.
It is possible to follow this course while being exempt from general education requirements.
Training program
Hands-on instruction in workshops, technological subjects (materials, stones, metals), art and jewelry history, graphic display and introduction to 3D design. Students in classroom study or apprenticeship programs must complete one or more internships totaling 12 weeks.
Admission with approval of the middle school principal, based on school transcript, skills and motivation.
Admission application for classroom study programs (vocational high school), or conclusion of an apprenticeship contract with an employer to enter a CFA.
Certain specialized schools practice selective admission criteria (manual dexterity tests, application file, interview).
career opportunities
After completing a CAP, students may apply for entry-level positions in jewelry workshops.
Students can also continue their training by pursuing a BNMA - Brevet National des Métiers d'Art or National Vocational Degree in Artistic Crafts - (direct admission in year 2 of the program, for an additional two years of study) or a BMA - Brevet des Métiers d'Art or Vocational Degree in Artistic Crafts - (soon to be phased out but available until 2028, including two additional years of study).
National Vocational Degree in Artistic Crafts
Training programs are available as of 9th grade, as well as for high school graduates and professionals looking to change careers. Whether you are entering the job market or embarking on a new path, this interactive map will help you find a training program close to home.