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Article L6112-2 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

The principle of non-discrimination set out in Article L. 6112-1 does not preclude the introduction, on a transitional basis, by means of regulations or agreements, of measures taken for the sole benefit of women with a view to establishing equal opportunities between women and men in the field of training. These measures are intended, in particular, to correct imbalances in the distribution of women and men in training activities and…

Article L6112-3 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

Disabled persons and persons treated as such, as referred to in article L. 5212-13, have access to all the training schemes provided for in this section in accordance with the principle of equal treatment, by taking appropriate measures. They shall benefit, where appropriate, from specific training measures designed to enable them to enter or re-enter the workforce and remain in employment, to promote the development of their skills and access…

Article L6112-4 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

The ministers responsible for employment and vocational training draw up a list of skills corresponding to the exercise of a staff representative mandate or a trade union mandate. After receiving the opinion of the France Compétences commission in charge of professional certification, these skills are the subject of a certification registered in the specific repertoire mentioned in article L. 6113-6. The certification is recorded in blocks of skills that can…

Article L6113-1 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

A national register of professional qualifications is drawn up and updated by the national institution called France Compétences referred to in article L. 6123-5. The professional certifications registered in the national register of professional certifications allow validation of the skills and knowledge acquired and required to carry out professional activities. They are defined, in particular, by a list of activities which describes the work situations and activities carried out, the…

Article L6113-2 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

The ministries, national joint employment committees of professional branches, organisations and bodies responsible for registering one or more professional qualifications registered in the national register of professional qualifications or one or more qualifications or authorisations registered in the specific register referred to in article L. 6113-6 are referred to as certifying ministries and organisations.

Article L6113-3 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

I.-Ministerial professional advisory committees, at least half of which are made up of representatives of representative employee trade union organisations at national and cross-industry level and representative employer trade union organisations at national and cross-industry level or at national and cross-industry level, may be set up to examine proposals to create, revise or abolish vocational diplomas and qualifications and their reference systems, with the exception of higher education diplomas governed…

Article L6113-4 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

Certificates of professional qualification are drawn up by one or more national joint employment committees for the professional sector. When the professional qualification is created, these committees determine the legal entity holding the intellectual property rights. They may, in the same way and at any time, designate a new legal entity to take the place of the previous holder of the property rights to this certificate. These certificates are sent…

Article L6113-5 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

I.-Vocational diplomas and qualifications awarded on behalf of the State and created by decree and organised by order of the competent ministers, after consultation with the competent ministerial professional advisory committees in accordance with the conditions laid down in II of Article L. 6113-3, as well as those awarded on behalf of the State as provided for in Articles L. 613-1, L. 641-4 and L. 641-5 of the Education Code,…

Article L6113-6 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

Certifications and entitlements corresponding to professional skills that are complementary to professional certifications will be registered for a maximum of five years in a specific register drawn up by France Compétences, at the request of the ministries and certifying bodies that created them and after receiving the assent of the France Compétences commission in charge of professional certification. These certifications and authorisations may, where appropriate, be matched with blocks of…

Article L6113-7 of the French Labour Code

November 6, 2023

The France Compétences commission in charge of professional certification may send a request to the ministries and certifying bodies to set up total or partial correspondences between the professional certification for which they are responsible and equivalent professional certifications at the same qualification level and their skill blocks. If the ministry or certifying body fails to comply with this request, France Compétences will withdraw the professional certification issued by the…

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Article L6112-2 of the French Labour Code

Article L6112-3 of the French Labour Code

Article L6112-4 of the French Labour Code

Article L6113-1 of the French Labour Code

Article L6113-2 of the French Labour Code

Article L6113-3 of the French Labour Code

Article L6113-4 of the French Labour Code

Article L6113-5 of the French Labour Code

Article L6113-6 of the French Labour Code

Article L6113-7 of the French Labour Code

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