Certification in maintenance and general upkeep of premises
Do you want your skills and abilities in maintenance and upkeep of premises to be recognised? Get certified by receiving the skills certificate.
What is Maintenance and general upkeep of premises certification?
This certification is eligible for the CPF (CPF code = 327646 - Certif info code = 107057
Apave Certification’s skills certificate in maintenance and general upkeep of premises is part of a voluntary approach and has been created to meet the growing needs of companies in all sectors that wish to increase recognition of their staff and certify their skills in the upkeep and general maintenance of buildings. Being certified is a guarantee that you have the skills to ensure:
- Advance preparation of your maintenance work: analysis of the different tasks for the intervention, preparation of the site – products, equipment, installations, protection of premises and people, communication about your maintenance work.
- The completion of property maintenance and upkeep work in 4 areas:
- Electricity
- Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Sanitary facilities
- Interior enclosure of the building - door and window frames, laying of floors, painting/wallpapering, locks
- The energy performance of facilities, and being proactive in identifying improvement areas.
- Adapting your behaviour to each situation (communication, interpersonal skills, etc.)
At the end of the examination, you will be issued a C by Apave skills certificate, subject to meeting the conditions for its award.
Certification terms
Prerequisite :To be admissible, the candidate must show that they meet the following prerequisites:
CASE |
Case 1 |
Case 2 |
Case 3 |
LEVEL OF INITIAL TRAINING |
Holder of a level 3 diploma (former level V) in:
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BAC or equivalent |
BAC +2 or equivalent |
WORK EXPERIENCE |
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Demonstrate minimum work experience of 1 year in maintenance / upkeep. |
Demonstrate minimum work experience of 3 years in a maintenance / upkeep department.
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COMPULSORY TRAINING Or equivalent if an exception is granted |
General maintenance and upkeep of premises |
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Additional prerequisite |
BR-level electrical accreditation |
Who the Maintenance and general upkeep of premises certification is for ?
Any person responsible for the maintenance of municipal premises, hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, buildings, schools, business premises, campsites.
Steps and processes
Conduct of the examination
The examination follows on from the training course delivered by Apave. It consists of:
- 1 written theoretical test given during the training for each field of intervention (Electricity, Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning (HVAC), Sanitary installations, Interior building enclosure)
- 1 half-day of practical simulations reconstituting the professional environment for each area of intervention
- 1 final individual interview with the examiner - 15 mins per candidate
Sessions
Apave Certification's strengths
Independent third party
Apave Certification is a recognized and independent certification body specialized in certification engineering.
Reactivity
Apave Certification works quickly, throughout France and internationally, and keeps deadlines under control.
Proximity
Apave Certification relies on a large geographical network of qualified internal and external auditors, both nationally and internationally.
Flexibility
Apave Certification is a flexible structure with a customer-oriented approach, which is involved in both voluntary professional certifications and regulatory and mandatory certifications.
Notoriety
Apave Certification, a subsidiary of the Apave group, benefits from solid expertise based on extensive customer feedback over more than 150 years.
Recognitions and accreditations
Apave Certification holds numerous accreditations and recognitions, guaranteeing our quality and technical systems and proving our competence, know-how and independence.
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Your questions
Yes, this certification is eligible for the CPF, and moreover makes your training to prepare you also eligible for the CPF.
This exam is an integral part of a certification training course. We invite you to contact the Apave agency closest to you which offers this route; discover them HERE.