ECTS
60 credits
Duration
1 year
Training structure
Faculty of Law and Political Science
Presentation
The aquatic products sector, which includes fishing, aquaculture, and related processing, faces numerous challenges related to natural resources, climate change, and increased international competition. These developments present an opportunity to accelerate efforts to transition toward increasingly sustainable practices, enhanced quality control, and better product value creation. In this context, performing roles that enable a move upmarket requires a dual professional skill set: Legal
, to master constantly evolving regulations, and Operational
, to coordinate daily quality, safety, and environmental (QSE) initiatives with a diverse range of stakeholders.
The program is held in Sète, at the heart of a maritime environment that offers ideal conditions for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the entire industry, its professions, and its strategic challenges.
The advantages of the training program
Admission requirements
Hold a two-yearpostsecondary degree (DUT, BTS, etc.)
Or a Level III accredited qualification
Adults (employees, job seekers) who hold the required degrees or who have obtained validation of their personal and/or professional experience (VAE/VAP)are eligible
Assessment
Continuous assessment and final exam
Objectives
The QHSSE - ValPea Professional Bachelor's Degree is designed to train versatile, hands-on professionals capable of:
- Understand the entire value chain for aquatic products, from production to marketing, in order to support the sector’s move toward higher-end products.
- Oversee quality, hygiene, health and safety, and environmental initiatives, incorporating relevant standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify critical points, analyze risks, and implement corrective actions tailored to on-the-ground realities.
- Integrate sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation into a framework of continuous improvement of professional practices
Engage internal and external stakeholders, actively monitor trends, and communicate effectively to promote products and enhance overall performance.
Know-how and skills
The one-year ValPea QHSSE Professional Bachelor’s Degree consists of:
13 weeks of academic training
39 weeks of on-the-job training
- It can be completed:
through a work-study program (apprenticeship contract or professional training contract)
through initial training (a minimum 12-week internship at a company or government agency)
This training program is accessible to people with disabilities.
Organization
Internships, supervised projects
This course is available as an internship.
Program
- SUBJECT-SPECIFIC SKILLS
Course: Quality Management System
Contribute to designing and leading a QHSSE initiative
Contribute to implementing a management system that meets the requirements of an ISO standard
Course: Risk Management
Understand the types of major risks and their assessment and prevention methodologies
Implement risk prevention measures
Course: Sustainable and Innovative Sector
Understand the production trades in fishing and aquaculture
Understand the current environment and its challenges
Be familiar with the laws governing production trades
Course: Processing, Value-Added Activities, and Marketing
Understand the trades involved in the processing, value-added activities, andmarketing of aquatic products.
Understand the target markets for aquatic products in France and for export
EU Food Hygiene
Understand processed products and their production processes, as well as the basics of food hygiene
Identify quality indicators: regulations, freshness, labels
Understanding analytical methods (microbiology, contaminants, etc.) and their interpretation
EU Environment and Ecological Transition
Understanding the impact of climate change on the sector
Understanding the interactions between the environment and professional activities
Understanding what a life cycle analysis is and its value in a quality approach - FUNDAMENTAL TRANSVERSAL SKILLS
Transversal skills and communication
Develop regulatory monitoring and project management skills
Master digital tools and communication techniques tailored to different audiences
Be able to implement a QSE project clearly and effectively. Communicate in English, both orally and in writing - PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Work-study program
Internship or work-study program
Supervised project
Admission
Admission requirements
The program is open to:
Students holding a two-year post-secondary degree or a Level III accredited credential
Employees and job seekers who hold the required credentials or have had their professional experience validated (VAE/VAP).
Admission is based on an application review by an academic committee.
And after
Professional integration
QHSE/QSE Coordinator
Assistant to the Quality, Safety, and Environment Manager
Food Safety and Hygiene Manager
Seafood R&D Technician
Quality Auditor