New training course: 1re DAP – 1 year, 1 profession

During the one year of 1re DAP training, your learning will focus exclusively on practical and technical skills. Because you’ve already got your diplôme de fin d’études secondaires or diplôme de technicien, you don’t need to take the general education modules included in a traditional DAP course.

It’s a focused programme with an intensive timetable. Depending on your chosen DAP, you’ll have between 35 and 40 hours of teaching per week. That’s how you’ll gain all the skills you’ll need to earn your DAP in just one year.

This training is an integral part of Luxembourg’s education system. The courses are organised by the Service de la formation professionnelle of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.

Alongside practical and technical learning at school, the training course also includes work placement periods so you can familiarise yourself with company life and real-world situations.

The teaching is organised into modules, each of which covers a clearly defined set of vocational skills.

Assessment and certification take place in the same way as for the traditional DAP training courses, including via a final integrated project (projet intégré final). You’ll earn exactly the same diploma as you would at the end of a traditional DAP.

The courses are being held:

• in the specialist workshops at the Centre national de formation professionnelle continue (CNFPC, National Centre for Continuing Vocational Training) in Esch-sur-Alzette for the following courses:
  • 1re DAP aesthetician
  • 1re DAP warehouse operator
  • 1re DAP cutting machine operator
  • 1re DAP carpenter

• at the CNFPC in Ettelbruck for the following courses:
  • 1re DAP cook
  • 1re DAP pastry, confectioner and ice cream maker

• and at the Lycée technique agricole in Gilsdorf for the 1re DAP garden and landscape designer.

The 1re DAP courses generally follow the academic calendar, running from 15 September to 15 July.

The 1^re DAP programme is a full-time course at secondary school. It does not involve a vocational training contract. Therefore, pupils are not entitled to receive an apprenticeship allowance.

In addition, the 1^re DAP is part of initial vocational training rather than higher education. As a result, it does not qualify for state financial aid intended for students in higher education.

However, for young people up to the age of 25, parents may continue to receive family allowances, provided that the eligibility conditions are fulfilled.

Admission to the various 1^re DAP training programmes is subject to specific conditions:

• holding a Luxembourgish diplôme de fin d’études secondaires of classical or general secondary education, a diplôme de technicien or an equivalent qualification (such as the International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate or A-levels);
• demonstrating strong motivation for the chosen profession;
• possessing the skills required to complete an intensive training programme.

Depending on the programme, a selection process may be organised, based on an assessment of the application form and an individual interview.

The 1^re DAP programme is primarily aimed at young people who have recently completed their secondary education.

However, adults who meet the admission requirements (see above) may also be considered for entry, subject to availability of places and an assessment of their individual profile.

The training programmes are offered either in both French and German or exclusively in German, depending on the chosen profession.

Training programmes available in French and German:

• 1^re DAP Aesthetician
• 1^re DAP Warehouse operator
• 1^re DAP Carpenter
• 1^re DAP Cook
• 1^re DAP Pastry, confectioner and ice cream maker

Training programmes offered exclusively in German:

• 1^re DAP Cutting machine operator
• 1^re DAP Garden and landscape designer

Yes, the current offer is part of an initial launch phase.

There are plans to gradually expand the range of training programmes, depending on labour market needs as well as candidate interest.

Remuneration depends on several factors, including the position held, the sector of activity, the applicable collective agreement and the employer’s policy.

In most cases, the qualification that is directly relevant to the position performed is taken into account. Therefore, for a position requiring a DAP, remuneration is generally based on that qualification

Resit measures will be in place for pupils who don’t pass their 1re DAP on their first attempt, either because they failed the final integrated project (projet intégré final) or because their final grade was too low for them to submit their final integrated project in June. For instance, these pupils can attend a work placement or additional lessons and carry out their final integrated project during the resit session organised for all DAP courses in January the following year.

If you’re interested in a 1^re DAP course or want more information, you can contact the Service de la formation professionnelle by email or phone:

• Email: premiere-dap@sfp.lu
• Tel.: (+352) 247-36312

Open days will be held on 7 July 2026 at the Centre national de formation professionnelle continue (CNFPC) in Esch-sur-Alzette and Ettelbruck.

You can preregister online:

• Pre-registration form for the 1^re DAP training program (in French)