Health Engineering
Bachelor's/Master's degree Montpellier

Apprenticeship and professional training contract

PAYMENT OF THE APPRENTICESHIP TAX:
see the "Professional Partners" page.

LEARNING CALENDAR:
see bottom of this page.

Apprenticeship Contract
and Professional Training Contract:
two options for work-study training.

The Master 1 and Master 2 in Health Engineering in Montpellier can be completed as an apprenticeship or under a professional training contract. These programs allow students to gain professional experience while continuing their studies.

THE APPRENTICESHIP CONTRACT

The apprenticeship contract is intended for individuals aged 16 to 29 (inclusive) or older under certain conditions (disability, high-level athlete, etc.).

Benefits for the Apprentice:

  • Dual status: apprentices are not like other students, as they are first and foremost employees.
  • Work-study program: acquisition of practical skills in a company and academic instruction at university. To this end, specific schedules are arranged to allow for an effective alternation between periods in the workplace and courses at university.
  • Remuneration: periods spent in the company as well as at university are remunerated throughout the duration of the apprenticeship contract (see the current remuneration scale on the Service-Public website).
  • Professional experience: enriching your resume with real work experience (approximately 9 months in a company).
  • Social rights: same rights as other employees (vacation, bonuses, social security, unemployment, retirement, etc.).
  • Tax exemptions: the apprentice's gross salary is equal to their net salary: there are no social security contributions for apprentices, who benefit from an exemption from payroll taxes amounting to 78% of the minimum wage.
  • A number of grants dedicated to apprentices : Catering, Housing, Licenses, International Mobility, Activity Bonus, Transportation, Health, etc.

Benefits for the Company

  • Customized training: possibility of training a future employee according to the specific needs of the company.
  • Financial assistanceand exemptions from socialsecurity contributions: the company may be eligible for financial assistance and exemptions from social security contributions. By hiring an apprentice, you can finally make the most of your apprenticeship tax to train your own staff.
  • Dynamism and innovation: apprentices bring new ideas and renewed energy to the company.
  • Social responsibility: contributing to the training and professional integration of young people.
  • Retention: possibility of recruiting an employee who is already trained and integrated into the company culture.

CFA EnsupLr handles all administrative aspects of the contract.

You will find all the information you need about apprenticeships and how they work on the CFA EnsupLr website, including:

How to hire an apprentice: Recruitment – CFA ENSUPLR

  • The FAQ of the CFA EnsupLr.

The Health Engineering program is responsible for the teaching aspect.

  • Here is a link Genially for future apprentices and their companies, containing all the information about apprenticeships in Health Engineering: Calendars, Course descriptions, Cost of work-study programs, Guides, Contacts, Links, and Videos.

More information available on the government website: Apprenticeship contract | Service-Public.fr

THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CONTRACT

The professional training contract is a work-study contract that allows individuals to acquire a qualification and promotes professional integration or reintegration. 

The professional training contract is intended for:

  • Young people aged 16 to 29 inclusive.
  • Job seekers aged 26 and over.
  • Recipients of RSA, ASS, AAH, and individuals who have benefited from a CUI.

Professional training contract | Service-Public.fr

SFC-UM – Continuing Education Department handles all administrative aspects of the contract. Continuing Education Department

Espace Richter
Rue Vendémiaire
, Building E – CS 29555
, 34961 Montpellier cedex 2

Tel: +33 (0)4 34 43 21 21
sfc@umontpellier.fr

Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons: closed to the public

LEARNING CALENDAR: 2025/2026/2027 (FR)

For details about learning in the various programs, please contact the program managers.

Download the CERFA form (apprenticeship contract) (FR)

Documentation

For apprentices & companies
For businesses
For apprentices