July 24th 2026

Hydrogen plant technician

Type of training: Professional training
Link to the training
Name of the Organisation: Afpa Grand Est
Location of the organisation: Metz|Dunkerque|Vénissieux
Language(s): French
Is the programme entirely focused on hydrogen and/or fuel cells: Yes
Focus of the training: Basic electrochemistry, H2 End-uses: energy, power generation, H2 End-uses: industry, H2 Production, 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
Materials / Infrastructures:Activities in physical labs, Demonstration Platforms, E-Learning Tools e.g. MOOCs, Handbook Slides, Slides
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: Module 1. Carrying out preventive maintenance on a hydrogen system
Hours of Lecture: 400
ECTS/ECVET: None
Type of Assessment: Assessment carried out by industry professionals based on theoretical and practical exercises
Course title: Module 2. Operating a hydrogen system
Hours of Lecture: 400
ECTS/ECVET: None
Type of Assessment: Assessment carried out by industry professionals based on theoretical and practical exercises