During the third year of the course, students study their specialization as apprentices.
Prerequisites
The third year of the Agro-Bachelor program is open to students with BTS (Advanced Technician Certificate), BUT (Bachelor of Technical Studies) or equivalent qualifications who wish to work in the fields of agriculture, agri-food and the environment.
Final admission is granted once the apprenticeship contract ensuring completion of the training program has been signed.
Educational framework:
• Class of 30 apprentices
• 595 hours of academic education
• 35 weeks at the company, 17 weeks at school
• Courses are taught on the École d’ingénieurs de PURPAN campus and the Bernussou campus (for one of the specializations)
Double tutoring
Throughout their training, apprentices benefit from double tutoring:
• at the company by the apprenticeship supervisor
• at École d’ingénieurs de PURPAN by a dedicated research professor
The two tutors work together to define the training activities, which are individually tailored to the company and the apprentice’s career plan. A tripartite learning agreement is signed. Each tutor guides the apprentice through their training at the company or at the school.
To ensure apprentices make steady, optimum progress throughout their training, contact periods effectively link in-company periods with periods at PURPAN.
During their contract, apprentices receive the same salary as for apprenticeship contracts.
The OPCO (Government approved vocational training organizations) and the companies cover training costs.
SPECIALIZATION COURSES:
FPSC course
Production and supply chain management in the agri-food industry (Toulouse Campus)
The aim of this course is to prepare future employees for companies in the agri-food sector, teaching them to manage projects, particularly in the fields of production, QHSE, R&D or logistics/supply chain.
A&E course
A&E-MTA: Agriculture and Environment, Agroecological Transition Professions option (Toulouse Campus)
The aim is to prepare future employees for companies in the agriculture, agronomy and sustainable development sectors. Students determine financing needs, analyze the results of an experiment, and identify an anomaly in a farm’s reaction or development.
A&E-MCE: Agriculture and Environment, Livestock Consultancy Professions option ( Bernussou campus)
The aim is to prepare future employees for companies in the agriculture and agronomy sectors. These missions are carried out as part of a multidisciplinary team working with the company’s partners. After starting their new academic year at PURPAN, students attend classes at the Bernussou Campus in Villefranche-de-Rouergue.