CAP Équipier Polyvalent du Commerce.

Multi-Skilled Retail Associate — State vocational aptitude certificate (CAP, RNCP level 3)

The CAP Équipier Polyvalent du Commerce is a CAP-level qualification preparing students for careers in the Retail & Sales sector. The RNCP title (RNCP40994) is officially registered and recognised by France Compétences and the French Ministry of National Education. The programme is delivered at Enerlab Academy in Asnières-sur-Seine, 15 minutes from central Paris.

LevelCAP

Duration2 years

FormatWork-study · Initial

RNCP CodeRNCP40994

Volume1 600 h

RecognitionState diploma

Programme overview

Over two years, through work-study (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract) or initial training, the curriculum combines theoretical instruction, hands-on workshop sessions, and company placements. Work-study programmes are fully funded by the employer (OPCO), with a regulated minimum monthly salary.

Upon completion, graduates enter the job market rapidly thanks to Enerlab Academy's network of over 500 partner companies in the Île-de-France region, or continue into further education.

Programme objectives

Goals of the programme:

Master sales and customer reception techniques
Learn stock and merchandise management
Develop merchandising skills
Handle transactions and cash register operations
Ensure cleanliness and safety at the point of sale

Admission & prerequisites

Required prerequisites and selection procedure:

After completing Year 9 (3ème)
Entry possible after another qualification
Application by file and motivational interview
No specific prerequisites required

Detailed programme

Detailed teaching content:

Module	Year 1	Year 2	Coef.
1ère année	Français Histoire-Géographie Mathématiques Langue vivante Arts appliqués EPS	Vente et relation client Gestion commerciale Merchandising Techniques de caisse Environnement économique Prévention-santé-environnement	840
2ème année	Français Histoire-Géographie Mathématiques Langue vivante Arts appliqués EPS	Approfondissement vente Gestion des stocks Animation du point de vente Droit du travail Projet professionnel Préparation à l'examen	840
Français - Histoire-Géographie - EMC	3.5h/semaine	3.5h/semaine	3
Mathématiques - Sciences physiques	3.5h/semaine	3.5h/semaine	2
Éducation physique et sportive	2.5h/semaine	2.5h/semaine	1
Langue vivante (Anglais)	2h/semaine	2h/semaine	1
Prévention Santé Environnement (PSE)	1h/semaine	1h/semaine	1
Arts appliqués et cultures artistiques	1h/semaine	1h/semaine	1

Skills acquired

Operational skills developed:

RNCP40994BC01: Receiving and processing orders
RNCP40994BC02: Merchandising and restocking
RNCP40994BC03: Advising and guiding customers through their purchase journey
RNCP40994BC04: Health, Safety and Environment
RNCP40994BC05: French
RNCP40994BC06: History-Geography-Civic and Moral Education
RNCP40994BC07: Mathematics and Physics-Chemistry
RNCP40994BC08: Physical Education and Sports
RNCP40994BC09: Modern Foreign Language

Career outcomes

Direct access to qualified positions on the market.

Versatile retail associate In-store sales assistant Self-service retail employee Cashier Shelf-stacking assistant Large-format store employee

Salaries & sectors

Average gross annual salary

Junior (0–2 years)

19 000 – 22 000 € / year

Experienced (3–5 years)

22 000 – 26 000 € / year

Senior (5+ years)

28 000 – 35 000 € / year

Sources: APEC, France Travail, INSEE 2024 — gross annual salaries in Île-de-France.

Hiring sectors

Retail chains (Carrefour, Leclerc, Auchan)

Specialized retail (Decathlon, Fnac, Boulanger)

E-commerce (Amazon, Cdiscount, Showroomprive)

B2B services (field & inside sales)

Telemarketing & customer relation centers

Luxury brands (LVMH, Kering, Richemont)

Banking & insurance (branch & advisory)

Import-export & international trading

Sessions 2026-2027

Fall intake

September 2026 start

Applications until 30 Sept 2026 · late entry until 30 Nov 2026

Winter intake

18 January 2027 start

Enrolments until 31 Jan 2027 (or until seats fill) · late entry until 28 Feb 2027

CAP Équipier Polyvalent du Commerce.