{"id":4491,"date":"2025-05-16T14:45:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T12:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grouperouby.fr\/?p=4491"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T08:17:09","slug":"ecole-fer-ensemble-coup-de-projecteurs-sur-lavenir-de-la-formation-en-chaudronnerie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grouperouby.fr\/en\/ecole-fer-ensemble-coup-de-projecteurs-sur-lavenir-de-la-formation-en-chaudronnerie\/","title":{"rendered":"FER ENSEMBLE: Shaping the future of boiler making"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”112293″]Backed by Grand Cognac and several industrial partners, the FER ENSEMBLE school just opened its doors. Jean-Philippe Rouby, President of the school, and Maxime Gacher, its Director, talk about how the program started, their hands-on approach to training, and their long-term goals.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”784587″]How did the project get started?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It all started with a few key observations.
\nLocal manufacturers, including the Rouby Group companies, were struggling to recruit qualified workers. At the same time, school dropout rates in France remain high. We saw an opportunity to reconnect young people with real career paths while helping meet the industry’s growing workforce needs.
\nOn top of that, no training center nearby was offering programs tailored to the boiler making industry. So, we decided to take action.<\/p>\n

What equipment and teaching methods are key to this new approach to training?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In terms of equipment, we\u2019ve made sure the school matches real-world industry standards. We\u2019re equipped just like a manufacturing company, which is a huge advantage for our students since they\u2019re learning on the same machines they\u2019ll use on the job.
\nEach student works a full 35-hour week, with two-thirds of that time dedicated to fulfilling actual customer orders.
\nThat means they\u2019re producing real parts that will be delivered and used\u2014demonstrating their growing expertise and practical skills.
\nOn the educational side, we\u2019ve developed a strong focus on quality. By involving students in projects that have real purpose and value, we\u2019re helping them build both professional awareness and strong technical abilities.
\nThere\u2019s also a human element: students meet the customers behind the orders, talk with them, and better understand how their parts will be used. That connection gives more meaning to their work and helps them see the bigger picture.<\/p>\n

How do you ensure quality?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We use the same production software as our industry partners. Every part is reviewed by our master technician, just like in a company setting. It\u2019s the best way to prepare students for the real world.
\nWhich companies are involved in this project?
\nFER ENSEMBLE is supported by a network of local industrial companies, many of which are also customers. Public institutions have also stepped up to support and help grow the project. Together, we\u2019re investing in the future of both people and our region.<\/p>\n

What certification do students earn?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the program, students earn a CAP RICS (R\u00e9alisation Industrielle en Chaudronnerie ou Soudage, e.g Industrial Realization in Boilermaking or Welding), option A: Boilermaking. To validate this diploma, we rigorously follow the official curriculum established by the French Ministry of Education, including general education courses such as French and mathematics.
\nIn addition to this academic foundation, we enrich the program with our own technical and professional content, tailored to meet the real-world needs of the industry.
\nMore importantly, the entire training program is free of charge for students, ensuring accessibility for all profiles interested in discovering and pursuing this promising profession.<\/p>\n

INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diploma: CAP RICS (Industrial Boiler making or Welding)
\nCONTACT<\/strong>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/ecole-fer-ensemble.fr\/\u2028<\/a>
\nTel: 07 84 20 62 08<\/a>
\nE-mail: contact@ecole-fer-ensemble.fr\u2028<\/a>
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