369 CAP Esthétique apprenticeship programmes listed in France, run by 180 training providers, and 41 matching work-study offers online.
The CAP Aesthetics, Cosmetics and Perfumery (CAP ECP) trains students over two years in face, body and hand treatments, hair removal, makeup and cosmetic advice.
A state diploma at level 3, it is mandatory to open a beauty institute. Recommended continuation in Bac Pro Aesthetics or BP Aesthetics for those aiming to start a business.
Programmes are described in French by the training providers.
Active offers at this qualification's level in the jobs its programmes lead to (ROME codes).
Offers are published in French by the recruiters.
An apprentice's minimum pay is set by law as a percentage of the SMIC (French minimum wage), by age and contract year; it is the same for every job. The company's collective agreement may provide more.
| Age | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27 % of SMIC | 39 % of SMIC | 55 % of SMIC |
| 18 to 20 | 43 % of SMIC | 51 % of SMIC | 67 % of SMIC |
| 21 to 25 | 53 % of SMIC | 61 % of SMIC | 78 % of SMIC |
| 26 and over | 100 % of SMIC | 100 % of SMIC | 100 % of SMIC |
From age 26: 100% of the SMIC or of the collectively agreed minimum if higher. These are legal floors: employers may pay more. Source: service-public.fr