Licence professionnelle Métiers de l'électricité et de l'énergie, parcours Électricité ferroviaire at La Rochelle Université

One-year professional licence delivered at Lycée Bernard Palissy in Saintes in partnership with La Rochelle Université, meeting rail-industry demand in electricity for fixed infrastructure (signalling) and rolling stock, from component modelling and design through testing and validation to maintenance of electrical systems. Rail safety notions are covered.

Department: Sciences, Technologies, Santé  |  Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)  |  Study mode: work-study (apprenticeship contract); taught in French  |  Intake: Start of the 2026-2027 academic year  |  Location: La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Modelling, design, installation and commissioning of electrical equipment and components in rail infrastructure and rolling stock, and maintenance of electrical energy transport and distribution networks, with rail safety.

Career pathways

Works supervisor, design office technician, test technician, methods technician, electrical network maintenance technician and electrical installations study officer; the pathway opens onto four rail-electrician careers (design office, methods, testing/validation and maintenance).

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