S&C Formation

What S&C Formation does

S&C Formation, legally SASU Sécurité & Conduite, is a French professional training center founded in 1986 and headquartered in Agen (Lot-et-Garonne), operating as a subsidiary of the diversified Groupe Pujol. The company delivers in-person certification and qualification programs across five verticals: road transport (FIMO/FCO Marchandises and Voyageurs, heavy-vehicle Permis C/CE/D, professional titles CTRMP/CTRMTV/CTCR), logistics and materials handling (CACES R.485 and R.489, warehouse order picker), workplace safety (SST first-aid, AIPR), construction and public works (multi-trade agent, VRD/canalisateur, green space maintenance), and an auto-école for individual driving licenses (Permis B, AAC, accelerated permits, Permis BE). All training actions are Qualiopi certified and CACES programs are Bureau Veritas certified, which together grant access to public funding channels (CPF, OPCO, France Travail, regional subsidies).

The underlying delivery model is traditional and physical: instruction is delivered in person at four training centers across Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Agen, Marmande, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, and Bordeaux/Bouliac), with audio-visual aids, video projection, hands-on practical exercises on dedicated vehicle maneuvering areas, and qualified pedagogical managers assigned per discipline. No proprietary software platform, AI capabilities, or remote/distance-learning distribution is indicated — the offering is fundamentally a credentialing service tied to mandatory French regulatory cycles (FCO revalidation every 5 years, SST recycling every 24 months).

The business model is professional services revenue per training course, with publicly disclosed PDF tariff sheets for auto-école programs (Permis B ~€1,500–€1,800) and individual pricing per program for professional certifications, most of which are funded through CPF, OPCO, France Travail, or local government assistance. Go-to-market is direct enrollment via website forms, phone, and email, supplemented by referral through French regulatory portals (ANTS, Sécurité Routière, OPCO Mobilités). The customer base is fragmented across individual learners and SMB employers in transport, logistics, construction, and agri-food, with no disclosed enterprise anchor contracts, implying low concentration risk but also no large-ticket predictability beyond regulatory revalidation cycles.

Name

S&C Formation

Legal name

SASU Sécurité & Conduite

Website

https://securiteconduite.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

S&C Formation (Sécurité et Conduite) is a French Qualiopi-certified professional training center founded in 1986, operating four centers across Nouvelle-Aquitaine to deliver regulatory-mandated certifications in transport, logistics/CACES, workplace safety, BTP trades, and individual driving licenses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK)

Keywords

• Professional driver training
• Transport certifications
• Forklift safety training
• Workplace safety certification
• Driving school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Agen (Bon Encontre)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Services: Revenue generated from fee-paying professional training courses including transport licensing (FIMO, FCO), CACES certifications, BTP safety certifications (AIPR), and SST first-aid training. One-time fee per training course with certification outcomes.
2. Driver's License Training: Revenue from driving school services including category B permits (manual and automatic), AAC (conduite accompagnée), accelerated permit courses, and heavy vehicle licenses (BE, C, CE, D).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

S&C Formation (Sécurité et Conduite) is a French professional training center operating four physical centers across Nouvelle-Aquitaine, delivering mandatory and vocational training programs. The company offers professional transport certifications (FIMO, FCO, heavy vehicle licenses C/CE/D), logistics and forklift operator certifications (CACES R489, R485), workplace safety training (SST first-aid, AIPR), construction and public works qualifications, and individual driving licenses (Permis B with AAC, BE, accelerated permits).

Product overview

S&C Formation (Sécurité et Conduite) is a multi-category professional training center operating in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, with 4 locations (Agen, Marmande, Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Bordeaux). The company offers an integrated portfolio of driver training (Permis B, BE, C, CE, D), professional certifications (FIMO/FCO Marchandises and Voyageurs), professional titles (CTRMP, CTRMTV, CTCR), safety certifications (CACES R.485, R.489; SST; AIPR), and trade-specific training (VRD, building trades, green spaces, agri-food production). The portfolio is organized around five core pillars: Transport, Logistics/CACEs, Safety/SST, BTP, and Auto-École. All training actions are certified Qualiopi, and CACES programs are Bureau Veritas certified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FIMO Marchandises Initial mandatory professional qualification training for goods transport drivers operating vehicles over 3.5 tonnes PTAC. Targets individuals pursuing careers as professional road freight drivers.
• FCO Marchandises Mandatory continuous training that updates professional knowledge every 5 years for goods transport drivers operating vehicles over 3.5 tonnes. Targets existing professional drivers requiring recertification.
• FIMO Voyageurs Initial mandatory training for passenger transport drivers operating vehicles with more than 8 seats. Qualifies holders of category D licenses for professional passenger transport roles.
• FCO Voyageurs Mandatory continuous training for passenger transport drivers that revalidates professional knowledge every 5 years.
• Permis B Standard car driver's license (category B) training for individual candidates, including evaluation, supervised driving (AAC), and accelerated options. Targets individual learners seeking a personal car license.
• Permis BE Trailer license (category BE) for category B vehicles hitched with a trailer over 750 kg where total PTAC exceeds 4,250 kg. Targets individuals needing to tow trailers or caravans.
• Permis C Heavy goods vehicle license (category C) for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes PTAC, typically delivered in 70 hours over 2 weeks. Targets individuals pursuing careers as professional truck drivers.
• Permis CE Category C vehicle with trailer/semi-trailer over 750 kg PTAC license, requiring prior category C license. Targets drivers operating articulated heavy goods combinations.
• Permis D Passenger transport license for vehicles with more than 8 seats, requiring minimum age of 24 (or 21 with FIMO). Targets professional bus and coach drivers.
• Titre Professionnel Conducteur du Transport Routier de Marchandises sur Porteur (CTRMP) Government-certified professional title for road freight transport drivers operating rigid trucks over 7.5 tonnes, delivered over 434 hours/62 days. Targets individuals seeking formal certification in heavy goods driving.
• Titre Professionnel Conducteur du Transport Routier de Marchandises sur Tous Véhicules (CTRMTV) Advanced professional title for drivers qualified to operate all types of heavy goods vehicles including articulated combinations, delivered over 350 hours/50 days.
• Titre Professionnel Conducteur de Transport en Commun sur Route (CTCR) Professional title for public transport drivers operating vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats, RNCP37878 level 3 certification. Targets individuals pursuing careers in public road passenger transport.
• Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail (SST) Workplace first-aid training covering emergency response, workplace safety, and prevention, certified by INRS, with 14-hour initial course and 7-hour MAC recycling every 24 months. Targets employees needing workplace first-aid certification.
• CACES R.489 - Chariots de manutention automoteurs à conducteur porté Certified operator training for powered industrial trucks with rider, covering categories 1A, 1B, 3, and 5, certified under CNAM recommendation R489. Targets warehouse and logistics workers.
• CACES R.485 - Gerbeurs à conducteur accompagnant Certified training for pedestrian-operated stacker trucks, covering categories 1 and 2, certified under CNAM recommendation R485. Targets warehouse operators using stacker equipment.
• Titre Professionnel Préparateur de Commandes en Entrepôt Warehouse order picker professional title, training on forklift operations (CACES R489 Cat 1A, 1B) and logistics processes, delivered over 210 hours/6 weeks. Targets individuals pursuing warehouse logistics careers.
• AIPR - Autorisation d'Intervention à proximité des réseaux Authorization for work near underground networks (encadrant/concepteur and opérateur levels), required under French environmental law for construction and public works personnel.
• Ouvrier VRD et Canalisateur Public works and civil engineering laborer training covering network installation, road construction, and AIPR/CACES A certification, delivered over 245 hours/35 days. Targets workers in road and utility construction.
• Agent polyvalent du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics Multi-skilled building and public works agent training covering masonry, plastering, VRD, and AIPR operator certification, delivered over 210 hours/6 weeks. Targets individuals entering construction trades.
• Agent d'entretien des Espaces Verts Green space maintenance agent training covering plant care, mowing, pruning, landscaping basics, and fencing, delivered over 140 hours/28 days. Targets individuals entering landscaping and groundskeeping roles.
• Conducteur de Ligne - Opérateur de production/conditionnement Agroalimentaire Production line driver and packaging operator training for the agri-food industry, covering hygiene, equipment operation, and quality control, delivered over 70 hours. Targets production workers in the food industry.
• AAC - Apprentissage Anticipé de la Conduite Supervised driving learning program allowing teens to start driving at age 15, requiring minimum 1 year and 3,000 km of accompanied practice before the practical exam. Targets young individual learners and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Among the highest pass rates and satisfaction rates in the market
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe PujolcoreOthersSécurité et Conduite is a subsidiary company (une société) of Groupe Pujol. Groupe Pujol is the parent organization providing corporate backing and strategic direction to the training center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CER (Centre d'Éducation Routière): Major French driving school association with hundreds of affiliated agencies. Competes with S&C Formation's auto-école pillar on Permis B, AAC, and Permis BE; similar target customer (individual learners) and regulatory framework.
• ECF (École de Conduite Française): Established French driving school network offering Permis B, AAC, and heavy vehicle licenses. Comparable to S&C Formation's auto-école pillar with similar curriculum and regulatory exposure to French road-safety authorities.
• AFTRAL: Leading French professional training group for transport, logistics, and safety. Directly comparable to S&C Formation across FIMO/FCO, Permis lourds, CACES, and SST offerings, but operating at a national scale with many more centers.
• Promotrans: Specialist French transport and logistics training provider offering FIMO, FCO, Titre Professionnel Conducteur, and CACES programs. Highly comparable to S&C Formation's transport and logistics pillars with overlapping Qualiopi-certified curricula.

Others

• INRS (Institut National de Recherche et de Sécurité): French national institute that defines the SST (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail) reference framework and trains/certifies trainers. Indirectly comparable as the upstream standards body whose certifications S&C Formation delivers in its safety pillar.

Regional players

• GRETA: Network of public vocational training groups across French regions offering continuing education, including transport, logistics, and safety programs. Overlaps with S&C Formation's professional certification pillars across regional France.

Broad incumbents

• CCI Formation: Chambers of Commerce training arm delivering vocational and continuing education across France, including transport, safety, and Permis training. Comparable to S&C Formation's broad multi-vertical portfolio but as a regional chamber-funded incumbent.
• AFPA: France's national vocational training agency offering a broad catalog of professional titles including warehouse, construction, and production-line certifications. Overlaps with S&C Formation's BTP, logistics, and Titre Professionnel offerings but at far larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/securite-et-conduite

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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