July 24th 2026
Hydrogen Plant Maintenance Technician
Type of training: Professional training
Name of the Organisation: Afpa Grand Est
Location of the organisation: Grenoble|Belfort|Châtellerault
Language(s):
French
Is the programme entirely focused on hydrogen and/or fuel cells:
Yes
Focus of the training: Basic electrochemistry, H2 End-uses: industry, H2 Storage, Transport and Distribution, Regulations, Codes and Standards, Safety
Target audience for the training :
Job seekers & professionals
How is training taught?:
In person
Requirements from applicants:
EQF level 4 (industry, electricity, chemical, ...) or relevant experience in industry
Duration of the training: Between six month and a year
Recognition of the training:
Certificate of training with retrospective recognition via a Level 5 (EQF) professional qualification from the French Ministry of Labour, once this has been established (prev. 2027 or 2028)
Is the programme complimentary?:
Yes
If the programme is not complementary, how much does it cost?:
Funded by the French Ministery of Labour (for now)
Capacity of the training (maximum number of participants):
12
Possibility to combine the training with employment:
No
Courses:
Course title:
Working safely on a hydrogen production or distribution facility
Hours of Lecture:
70
ECTS/ECVET:
None
Type of Assessment:
Assessment carried out by industry professionals based on theoretical and practical exercises
Course title:
Carrying out maintenance on mechanical and hydraulic components of industrial and hydrogen facilities
Hours of Lecture:
245
ECTS/ECVET:
None
Type of Assessment:
Assessment carried out by industry professionals based on theoretical and practical exercises
Course title:
Carrying out preventive maintenance on a refrigeration unit in a hydrogen plant
Hours of Lecture:
35
ECTS/ECVET:
None
Type of Assessment:
Assessment carried out by industry professionals based on theoretical and practical exercises
Course title:
Commissioning a hydrogen plant and monitoring its performance
Hours of Lecture:
35
ECTS/ECVET:
None
Type of Assessment:
Assessment carried out by industry professionals based on theoretical and practical exercises
Course title:
Organising and managing the maintenance of industrial and hydrogen installations
Hours of Lecture:
140
ECTS/ECVET:
None
Type of Assessment:
Assessment carried out by industry professionals based on theoretical and practical exercises