Our training courses
Would you like to become a professional sharpener, develop your skills or specialise? Discover our range of training courses and find the one that best suits your experience, goals and career plans.
FCTV Formations
Training to learn, practise and develop your skills
FCTV Formations Conseil specialises in professional training in the sharpening and maintenance of cutting tools, helping professionals acquire practical technical skills that can be directly applied in their work.
From food industry and woodworking tools to those used in hairdressing, grooming, gardening, viticulture and DIY, we share our expertise with the same goals: improving cutting performance, preserving equipment, making tools easier to use and helping professionals become more independent.
What are your training goals?
Are you considering a career change or planning to start your own business in a skilled trade? This training course is designed for those who want to learn the professional mobile sharpening trade from the fundamentals and prepare to work professionally.
You will learn to work with different types of cutting tools, select the appropriate techniques and equipment, and acquire the essential skills needed to work professionally. But working as a mobile professional sharpener involves more than sharpening alone: the training also prepares you for the realities of running your own business and working with clients.
You already practice sharpening and re-grinding and would like to develop your expertise in specific tools This course is aimed at those who wish to deepen their skills and master the techniques specific to certain professional sectors.
Hairdressing scissors and grooming tools, wood tools or tools used in the food industry: each field has its own specificities and requires adapted techniques, equipment and skills. These training courses allow you to broaden your skill set to meet new needs and work with more specific tools.
You already practice the job of sharpener and would like to expand your range of services This course includes complementary training designed for those who wish to develop new skills in connection with their main activity.
Knife assembly, metal engraving, working with stones and weapons, designing a vehicle, or even learning the art of forging: these courses allow you to explore skills that are complementary to the profession and to develop your creative potential. Diversify the services offered to your customers, while developing your professional practice.
Funding your training
Depending on your situation and the training course you choose, various funding options may cover all or part of your training costs.
Whether you are an employee, job seeker, self-employed or considering a career change, the funding available will depend on your status, your plans and the training course you choose. Find out about the main funding options and the information you need to prepare your application.
Frequently asked questions
What training should I take to become a professional sharpener?
To become a professional sharpenerwe recommend choosing a training course that combines learningprofessional sharpening techniques with regular hands-on practice in the workshop. The aim is to learn how to work with different types of tools and blades, use the appropriate equipment, and acquire the skills needed to work professionally.
The École Nationale d’Affûtage et de Rémoulage offers several training programmes, including Mobile Professional Sharpener training courses, designed for people who want to prepare for a career in professional sharpening.
How long does a professional sharpener training course take?
The duration of professional sharpening training course depends on the chosen course, your level and your professional project. The school offers, among other things, certification training programs 120 hours and 156 hours to become mobile professional sharpeners.
Shorter training courses are also available for professionals who want to develop specific skills, specialise in certain types of tools or expand the range of services they offer their clients.
Do you need any previous experience to take a professional sharpener training course?
You do not need to have previous experience in professional sharpening to start training as a a professional sharpener,Some courses are specifically designed to teach the fundamentals of the trade and help trainees progressively acquire the techniques and practical skills needed to work with cutting tools.
Other training courses are designed for professional sharpeners who are already working in the trade and want to develop their expertise or acquire new skills. Entry requirements therefore depend on the training course you choose.
Is there a certification training course to become a professional sharpener?
Yes. The École Nationale d’Affûtage et de Rémoulage offers RNCP-certified training programmes designed to prepare trainees for a career as a mobile professional sharpener.
These programmes combine technical instruction with hands-on workshop practice to develop the skills needed to work with different cutting tools, use professional sharpening equipment and work as a professional sharpener. Entry requirements, course content and details of the certification process are provided on the page for each training programme.
How do you choose the right professional sharpening training course?
The right professional sharpening training course will depend primarily on your current level and your career goals. If you want to learn the trade and work professionally, you can choose a training course designed to prepare you for a career as a mobile professional sharpener.
If you already work as a professional sharpener, specialist training courses can help you develop your skills in specific areas, including hairdressing scissors and grooming tools, woodworking tools and tools used in the food industry. Other modules also allow you to acquire additional skills, develop your business and expand the range of services you offer your clients.