What Centre de formation professionnelle Samuel-De Champlain does

Centre de formation professionnelle Samuel-De Champlain is a public vocational training institution headquartered at 2740 avenue Saint-David in Quebec City, Canada, and governed by the Centre de services scolaire des Premières-Seigneuries (CSSPS) under Quebec's Ministry of Education (MEES). Founded in 1980, the centre delivers state-recognized Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) and Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) programs — covering carpentry-joinery, plumbing and heating, glazing, general building maintenance, automotive sales, commercial representation, and administrative specialties — through practical workshop-based learning environments with durations ranging from 450 to 1,680 instructional hours.

The institution operates two training locations (the Saint-David secretariat and the Centre du Bâtiment workshops at 444 boulevard Armand-Paris) with a third facility planned at 755 boulevard des Chutes for Spring 2027. Its core technology is workshop-based pedagogy rather than software: students develop practical competencies on modern equipment simulating real job sites, supplemented by Mozaïk Portail and Moodle for academic management. Recognition of Prior Learning (RAC) provides a competency-based credentialing pathway for experienced tradespeople. Programs are primarily government-funded through MEES, with supplementary fees for à la carte short courses (e.g., $300 for a 16-hour garage-door course; $375 for the youth Construction Career Camp) and financial aid routed through Emploi-Québec loans and bursaries.

Commercial revenue flows from two business lines: direct individual enrollment via the regional AdmissionFP portal, and B2B Service aux entreprises offering customized corporate training, CCQ certification services, and French examinations. A strategic partnership with the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) anchors the center's role in apprenticeship certification, with student training hours counting toward CCQ journeyman credentials. The center primarily serves Quebec City-area youth and adults pursuing trades careers, secondarily serves employers seeking qualified apprentices and healthcare facilities seeking sanitation-trained personnel, and is overseen by a staff of 12 administrative employees (with teaching staff embedded within the broader CSSPS network).

Name

Centre de formation professionnelle Samuel-De Champlain

Legal name

Centre de formation professionnelle Samuel-De Champlain

Website

https://cfpsc.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Centre de formation professionnelle Samuel-De Champlain is a Quebec City-based public vocational training center delivering MEES-recognized DEP and ASP diplomas in construction trades, building maintenance, and administrative and sales specialties, serving youth and adult learners alongside regional employers and healthcare facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Carpentry & Framing (EDAOAAAA)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Construction trades
• Professional diplomas
• Adult education
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Québec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Centre de formation professionnelle Samuel-De Champlain delivers government-recognized vocational diploma programs (DEP and ASP) in construction trades such as carpentry-joinery, plumbing and heating, glazing, and general building maintenance, as well as in sales, representation, secretarial, and accounting fields. Programs are delivered through in-person workshop-based instruction at its Quebec City facilities, with several incorporating alternating work-study (ATE) internships and eligibility for Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ) apprentice certification.

Product overview

Centre de formation professionnelle Samuel-De Champlain is a vocational training institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of DEP (Diplôme d'études professionnelles) programs and specialized attestations. The core offering consists of vocational diploma programs in construction trades (carpentry-joinery, plumbing-heating, glazing, general building maintenance) and business-administration fields (automotive sales, representation, secretarial, accounting, administrative assistance). The institution also provides ASP (Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle) specialized attestations, AEP (Attestation d'études professionnelles) study attestations, and à la carte continuing education courses. Student support services include Mozaïk Portail (student portal), Moodle learning management system, and RAC (Recognition of Prior Learning). Corporate services encompass customized business training, CCQ certification services, and French language examination. Youth outreach programs include the Construction Career Camp and Student for a Day experiences.

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Products and services

• DEP Charpenterie-menuiserie (Carpentry and Joinery) Vocational diploma program training individuals to construct and repair buildings, cabinets, stairs, doors, and windows, covering alignment, leveling, furniture fabrication, formwork, roofing, and insulation finishing.
• DEP Plomberie et chauffage (Plumbing and Heating) 1,680-hour program providing practical and theoretical skills in plumbing and heating systems under experienced instructors with modern facilities.
• DEP Installation et fabrication de produits verriers (Glazier) Training program preparing students to install and repair various glass elements with practical learning under experienced instructors in modern-equipped environments.
• DEP Entretien général d'immeubles (General Building Maintenance) 900-hour program offering practical and comprehensive learning including carpentry, plumbing, heating, and a company internship under experienced teachers in modern workshops.
• ASP Réparation d'appareils au gaz naturel (Natural Gas Appliance Repair) 600-hour evening program preparing participants for the job market through practical and theoretical training in natural gas appliance repair.
• AEP Hygiène et salubrité en milieux de soins (Healthcare Hygiene and Sanitation) 525-hour program teaching healthcare environment cleaning and disinfection to prevent contamination, with laboratory practice and a 90-hour internship.
• DEP Vente-conseil automobile (Automotive Sales) 900-hour automotive sales program in work-study alternation developing relational skills and autonomy through passionate teachers and practical dealership internships.
• DEP Vente-conseil et ASP Représentation (Sales and Representation) 1,245-hour work-study program teaching key sales and commercial representation skills including bilingual communication and marketing with experienced teachers and internships.
• ASP Représentation (Representation) 450-hour program in commercial representation focusing on interpersonal and relational skills taught by industry experts to help develop client bases.
• DEP Adjoint administratif (Administrative Assistant) Combined accounting and secretarial diploma program combining skills in both domains.
• DEP Comptabilité (Accounting) Vocational diploma program in accounting providing technical and practical accounting skills.
• DEP Secrétariat (Secretarial) Vocational diploma program preparing students for administrative support roles in professional environments.
• DEP Secrétariat ATE en milieu scolaire (School Environment Administrative Assistant) Specialized administrative assistant program designed for school environments under the work-study alternation formula.
• DEP Conseil et vente de pièces d'équipement motorisé (Motorized Equipment Parts Sales) Vocational diploma program in motorized equipment parts sales and consultation.
• AEP Intervention en gestion parasitaire (Pest Management) Attestation of studies program in pest management intervention techniques.
• ASP Secrétariat médical (Medical Secretarial) Specialized attestation program in medical secretarial skills.
• Service aux entreprises (Business Services) Corporate training services including CCQ services, customized training, French exams, and continuous education for CSSPS employees.
• SAE Réparer et entretenir des portes de garage (Garage Door Repair Training) 16-hour weekend training in repairing and maintaining commercial and sectional garage doors, including theoretical and practical components.
• Camp Ton avenir en construction (Construction Career Camp) Immersive one-week summer camp for youth aged 14-17 to discover construction trades including carpentry and glazing, with personal projects.
• Élève d'un jour (Student for a Day) Half-day experience program allowing prospective students to discover training programs and experiment with professional tasks.
• DEP-DES Concomitance (Concurrent Training) Concurrent program allowing students to begin vocational training while completing general education prerequisites in mathematics, French, and English.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training hours count as recognized apprenticeship hours towards journeyman certification
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CCQ for certification and training authorization. The center provides CCQ-recognized training and transmits student enrollment information to CCQ for apprentice certification. Students receive CCQ training cards and can obtain temporary apprentice certificates (CCA) through the center's attestation services.
• Centre de services scolaire des Premières-Seigneuries (CSSPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent school service center governing the vocational training center. Provides administrative services, policies, IT systems, and oversees the institution's operations including enrollment, student services, and facilities management.
• SSQ Groupe financiersupportingOthersProvides accident insurance coverage for regular students at the vocational training center. Students are covered under SSQ accident insurance policies during their training.
• Mozaïk PortailsupportingTechnology or IntegrationDigital student portal platform used by the center for academic management. Students access grades, course schedules, academic progress tracking, and pedagogical resources through the Mozaïk platform.
• Construction industry employerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction companies and trade businesses that provide internship and work-study (ATE) placement opportunities for students. Employers supervise students during practical work periods and benefit from pipeline of qualified graduates.
• Services Québec / Emploi-QuébecsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial employment services providing financial support for adult learners. The center refers prospective students to local employment centers for potential financial assistance and training funding.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CFP L'Envol: Public vocational training center in Montmagny, Quebec operating under the regional school service center network. Offers DEP programs in technical trades with the same MEES/CSSPS structural context.
• CFP de Lévis: Public vocational training center located in Lévis across the river from Quebec City. Closest regional CFP peer, competing for the same metropolitan-area learner and employer base with overlapping construction and maintenance programs.
• Centre de formation en transport de Charlesbourg: Specialized Quebec City-area vocational center serving heavy vehicle mechanics and transport trades under MEES recognition. Geographic and institutional overlap; complementary trades focus.
• École des métiers de la construction de Montréal: Public vocational training center in Montreal specializing in construction trades (carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electricity). Directly comparable in mandate — MEES-recognized DEP/ASP programs serving the same construction-trades learner pool in Quebec.
• CFP Le Tremplin: Quebec public vocational training center operating under a school service center, offering DEP/ASP programs in trades and technical fields with work-study and continuing-education options. Analogous institutional structure and funding model.
• CFP du Haut-Richelieu: Public vocational training center in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu delivering DEP and ASP programs in trades. Comparable institutional delivery model in the Quebec public education system.

Broad incumbents

• Cégep Limoilou: Public post-secondary institution in Quebec City offering technical DEC programs and continuing education. Broad incumbent that overlaps with both vocational training and the building-trades technician territory.

Others

• Éducation internationale (Québec): Not-for-profit coordinating network supporting the Quebec public vocational training system with international student placement, including in trades. Complementary ecosystem player that channels learners to CFPs like Samuel-De Champlain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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