Obtain a DAP through adult apprenticeship, by applying for VAE or via on-the-job training. Consult the list of training courses leading to a DAP to develop skills and gain access to a trade or profession.
Adults who wish to learn a new trade, work in a new profession or switch career paths can obtain a DAP through adult apprenticeship or by the validation of non-formal and informal learning (VAE).
In the healthcare and social professions sector, the DAP Nursing Assistant is also available as on-the-job training.
The training courses leading to the DAP Socio-educational Agent (or DAP Education) and the DAP Inclusion Agent replace the former DAP Carer.
The DAP is a vocational training course providing access to the labour market as a qualified employee.
Subsequently, it is possible to continue one's studies at a higher level, such as the Technician's Diploma (DT), in order to qualify for more specialised roles.
Adult apprenticeship programmes enable participants to prepare for a DAP as part of an apprenticeship contract. The training is organised as a sandwich course, with classes taught at secondary school and practical experience gained in a company.
The Ministry of Education, Children and Youth (MENJE) is tasked with organising, developing, certifying and promoting vocational training in Luxembourg, in partnership with the professional chambers. For each training course leading to a DAP, the Chamber of Employees is responsible, together with an employers' chamber – Chamber of Commerce (CC), Chamber of Trades (CdM), Chamber of Agriculture (CA) – or the MENJE, depending on the training course in question.
Applicants have to personally submit an application for admission to an adult apprenticeship to the Employment agency's Vocational Guidance Service (ADEM-OP).
More information about the access requirements and structure of the adult apprenticeship.
For adults looking to obtain recognised qualification which is certified by a vocational training diploma, the list of DAP available covers a broad range of trades or professions.
See the Grand-Ducal Regulation dated 29 July 2025 determining the professions and trades in the context of vocational training.
Training can be done in the form of cross-border apprenticeship.
On-the-job nursing assistant training is suitable for people with an employment contract in the care sector, who have a certain amount of work experience and have not had the opportunity to undertake the initial training. The 3-year training course leads to a Nursing Assistant DAP.
Applicants must:
An Admissions Committee ranks the applications and where necessary selects applicants. The registration process can be consulted on the Lycée technique pour professions de santé website: www.ltps.lu
Anyone who is in employment and can provide proof of solid experience in relation to the diploma sought may acquire a DAP by applying for the validation of non-formal and informal learning.
More information about the VAE.
