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Key Facts: TP TMI Exam

Level 4

National qualification level (RNCP41536 / EQF Level 4, Ministère du Travail)

France Compétences

7h 20m

Total official assessment time for the candidate, of which 5h 45min is the practical scenario

France Compétences RNCP41536

4 Blocs

Compulsory competence units (CCP) evaluated by the habilitated jury of trade professionals

France Compétences RNCP41536

30 min

Written professional questionnaire checking the knowledge behind the assessed competences

France Compétences RNCP41536

2031

RNCP41536 registration is active until 8 January 2031, with certifying pathways open from 9 January 2026

France Compétences

The TP Technicien de Maintenance Industrielle (TMI) is the Ministère du Travail professional qualification for multi-technical industrial maintenance (Level 4 / Bac, RNCP41536, Arrêté du 30 septembre 2025). It is assessed in French over 7h 20min — a 5h 45min practical scenario, a 30-minute written questionnaire, a 45-minute questioning on an improvement report, and a 20-minute final interview — and the full title requires all four competence blocs. This 100-question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering electrotechnical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, PLC automation, and continuous-improvement maintenance; it is not an official translation and does not reproduce the official format.

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1A three-phase 400 V (line-to-line, 50 Hz) asynchronous motor drives an industrial centrifugal pump. The motor delivers a mechanical shaft power of 7.5 kW with an efficiency (η) of 0.88 and a power factor (cos φ) of 0.82. What is the line current (I) drawn by the motor under rated load?
A.15.0 A
B.10.8 A
C.26.0 A
D.8.7 A
Explanation: Total electrical active power consumed is P_elec = P_mech / η = 7,500 W / 0.88 ≈ 8,522.7 W. Using the three-phase power formula P_elec = √3 × U × I × cos φ, line current is I = 8,522.7 / (√3 × 400 × 0.82) = 8,522.7 / 568.17 ≈ 15.0 A.
2The practical assessment requires the candidate to parameterise a connected (IoT) sensor from a written procedure. On a machine where the sensors are IO-Link devices wired to an IO-Link master, what happens to the parameter set when a faulty sensor is swapped for an identical replacement and the master has the Data Storage function enabled?
A.The master automatically writes its stored parameter set into the new device, so the replacement runs with the original settings without manual re-teaching
B.The new sensor keeps its factory default settings until a technician re-enters every parameter through the engineering software
C.The parameter set is stored inside the sensor's own connector, so replacing the sensor also replaces the parameters permanently
D.IO-Link devices cannot be parameterised in service; the machine must be stopped and the master card returned to the manufacturer for reconfiguration
Explanation: IO-Link (IEC 61131-9) is a point-to-point digital link between a master port and a device. With the Data Storage function enabled, the master holds a copy of each port's device parameter set. When an identical device type is plugged in, the master detects the new device and downloads the stored parameters to it, which is why IO-Link sensors are described as replaceable without re-teaching.
3An industrial air preparation FRL unit at the pneumatic entry of an automated production cell consists of three modular components in series. What are these three components?
A.Filtre (filter), Régulateur / Détendeur (pressure regulator), and Lubrificateur (lubricator)
B.Filtre (filter), Sécheur frigorifique (refrigerant dryer), and Réservoir tampon (air receiver)
C.Régulateur (regulator), Clapet anti-retour (non-return valve), and Silencieux d'échappement (exhaust silencer)
D.Flexible (hose), Raccord (fitting), and Manomètre (pressure gauge)
Explanation: An FRL unit is the standard air preparation assembly comprising a 5–40 μm particle and condensate Filter (filtre avec purge), an adjustable diaphragm Pressure Regulator (régulateur/détendeur) with pressure gauge, and an oil-mist Lubricator (lubrificateur, where air-tool lubrication is required).
4What is the primary operational function and operating principle of a bimetallic thermal overload relay (relais thermique bilame) installed beneath a contactor in a motor starter?
A.Protects the motor against prolonged small overcurrents and phase loss using bimetallic strips that bend when heated
B.Protects the motor and cables against instantaneous high-magnitude short-circuit currents using magnetic solenoids
C.Regulates motor speed by altering the frequency of the AC voltage waveform supplied to the stator
D.Measures insulation resistance to ground and disconnects power when leakage current exceeds 30 mA
Explanation: A thermal overload relay contains three bimetallic strips heated directly or indirectly by the motor current. Under sustained moderate overcurrent or single-phasing, differential thermal expansion bends the strips to trip auxiliary contacts (95-96 NC opens to de-energize the contactor coil). It does not provide magnetic short-circuit protection.
5In pneumatic machine automation, what distinguishes a 5/2 monostable directional control valve from a 5/2 bistable directional control valve?
A.A monostable valve returns to its rest position by a mechanical spring when pilot signal is removed, while a bistable valve remains in its last switched position
B.A monostable valve controls double-acting cylinders, while a bistable valve can only control single-acting cylinders
C.A monostable valve requires two separate pilot signals to switch, while a bistable valve switches automatically via internal fluid pressure
D.A monostable valve has 5 positions and 2 ports, whereas a bistable valve has 2 positions and 5 ports
Explanation: In pneumatic nomenclature, a 5/2 valve has 5 ports and 2 switching positions. A monostable valve has one command signal (solenoid or air pilot) and an opposing mechanical spring return (rappel par ressort) that forces the spool back to rest when de-energized. A bistable valve has two command signals (impulse memory) and stays in its last active state until the opposing signal fires.
6When performing a Vérification d'Absence de Tension (VAT) with an approved tester (NF EN 61243-3) during electrical consignation, what mandatory verification must the technician perform?
A.Test the VAT on its integrated self-test or a known live voltage source immediately before and immediately after checking the target conductors
B.Confirm the absence of voltage with a digital multimeter on its 750 V AC range and record the reading on the work permit
C.Check only between the three phases, since a separated neutral conductor cannot carry a dangerous potential
D.Leave the VAT connected to the conductors for the whole duration of the job so that any return of voltage is signalled
Explanation: Standard NF C 18-510 mandates that a dedicated VAT device (not a standard multimeter) must be checked on its built-in self-test function or an adjacent verified live source immediately before testing the isolated conductors, and re-tested immediately afterwards to prove the instrument did not fail during the measurement.
7Which statement accurately describes an industrial double-acting pneumatic cylinder (vérin double effet)?
A.It has two air supply ports and produces controllable pneumatic thrust during both the extension stroke and the retraction stroke
B.It has only one air supply port and utilizes an internal coil spring to execute the return stroke
C.It has two air ports but develops exactly the same force on both strokes, because the two piston faces have identical areas
D.It develops thrust only on extension and relies on the weight of the load or an external force to bring the rod back
Explanation: A double-acting cylinder (vérin double effet) features two pneumatic ports (one rear cap port, one front rod port). Applying air pressure to the rear extends the piston rod while exhausting the front; applying air to the front retracts the rod while exhausting the rear, generating power in both linear directions.
8When diagnosing an industrial 24 V DC control circuit with a digital multimeter, how must the test leads be connected to measure voltage across an inductive sensor output, and how must they be connected to measure loop current?
A.Voltmeter in parallel across the component terminals; ammeter in series by breaking the circuit loop
B.Voltmeter in series within the circuit loop; ammeter in parallel across the power supply terminals
C.Both voltmeter and ammeter in parallel across the sensor terminals simultaneously
D.Both voltmeter and ammeter in series inserted into the power supply ground conductor
Explanation: A voltmeter has very high internal impedance (> 10 MΩ) and must be placed in parallel across the component to measure potential difference without drawing significant current. An ammeter has near-zero internal impedance and must be inserted in series into an opened circuit branch; connecting an ammeter in parallel causes a dead short-circuit.
9A double-acting pneumatic cylinder has a piston bore diameter of D = 63 mm. The workshop compressed air network supplies an effective gauge pressure of 6.0 bar (0.6 MPa) to the cylinder rear port. Neglecting frictional losses, what is the theoretical pushing force (effort de poussée) developed by the cylinder on extension?
A.1,870 N
B.187 N
C.7,480 N
D.18,700 N
Explanation: Piston radius is r = 63 mm / 2 = 31.5 mm = 3.15 cm. Piston surface area is S = π × r² = π × (3.15)² ≈ 31.17 cm² (or 3.117 × 10⁻³ m²). With pressure p = 6.0 bar = 6.0 × 10⁵ Pa = 6.0 daN/cm², theoretical thrust force is F = p × S = (6.0 × 10⁵ N/m²) × (3.117 × 10⁻³ m²) ≈ 1,870 N (or 187 daN).
10A double-acting pneumatic cylinder with a piston bore diameter D = 63 mm has a piston rod diameter d = 20 mm. Operating at a working pressure of 6.0 bar (0.6 MPa), what is the theoretical pulling force (effort de traction) developed during the retraction stroke?
A.1,682 N
B.1,870 N
C.188 N
D.872 N
Explanation: During retraction, air acts only on the annular area: S_annular = (π / 4) × (D² - d²) = (π / 4) × (6.3² - 2.0²) cm² = (π / 4) × (39.69 - 4.00) = (π / 4) × 35.69 ≈ 28.03 cm² = 2.803 × 10⁻³ m². The theoretical pulling force is F_pull = p × S_annular = (6.0 × 10⁵ N/m²) × (2.803 × 10⁻³ m²) ≈ 1,682 N.

About the TP TMI Exam

The Titre Professionnel (TP) Technicien de Maintenance Industrielle is France's state-certified adult vocational credential (Niveau 4 / EQF Level 4) for industrial electro-mechanical maintenance technicians, registered under RNCP41536 and governed by the Arrêté du 30 septembre 2025 (JO 12 October 2025), with certifying pathways opening on 9 January 2026 and registration running to 8 January 2031. Awarded by the Ministère du Travail, du Plein emploi et de l'Insertion and delivered through accredited centres (AFPA, Greta, CFA, and industrial training centres) under DREETS oversight, the title certifies technicians who keep multi-technology production lines available, safe, and reliable. The qualification covers 24 V DC / 400 V AC electrotechnical troubleshooting, NF C 18-510 electrical lockout/tagout (consignation), pneumatic and electro-pneumatic directional valve logic, industrial hydraulics (proportional valves, accumulators, filtration), mechanical powertrains (gearboxes, couplings, bearing installation, shaft alignment), manual machining and welding for simple repair parts, programmable logic controllers (API: Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Schneider EcoStruxure, GRAFCET sequencing), industrial and connected IoT sensors, computerized maintenance management systems (GMAO), Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (AMDEC / FMEA), and reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, availability). The official assessment is conducted in French and is performance-based; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the knowledge behind it, not a simulation of the exam.

Exam sponsor: Ministère du Travail, du Plein emploi et de l'Insertion / DREETS. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The TP Technicien de maintenance industrielle qualification assesses candidates across four compulsory competence blocks defined by the RNCP41536 fiche and the Arrêté du 30 septembre 2025: Bloc 1 (RNCP41536BC01: Réparer les éléments électrotechniques et pneumatiques d'un équipement industriel, 1h 45min), Bloc 2 (RNCP41536BC02: Réparer les éléments mécaniques et hydrauliques d'un équipement industriel, 2h 15min), Bloc 3 (RNCP41536BC03: Diagnostiquer une défaillance, mettre en service un équipement industriel automatisé et former l'exploitant, 1h 00min), and Bloc 4 (RNCP41536BC04: Effectuer la maintenance préventive d'équipements industriels, proposer et réaliser des améliorations, 2h 00min). For the full title the mise en situation professionnelle lasts 5h 45min in five phases in the presence of the jury: diagnosing a fault on a multi-technology machine from a work order (Phase 1, 1h); repairing an electrotechnical and a pneumatic component and then parameterising a connected IoT sensor (Phase 2, 1h 45min); repairing a mechanism by dismantling and replacing the defective part (Phase 3, 45min); restoring or modifying a mechanical and a hydraulic element, including manual machining and welding, and running the hydraulic pipework (Phase 4, 1h 30min); and restarting the machine and writing the intervention report on a computer (Phase 5, 45min). Three further components complete the session: a written professional questionnaire (30min), a questioning on a technical-improvement report presented orally and then questioned by the jury (45min), and a final interview including discussion of the dossier professionnel (20min). Total assessment time for the candidate is 7h 20min. The jury is habilitated by the territorial representative of the ministry and is made up of professionals of the trade, with at least two members required to deliberate. Validation of all four blocks confers the complete Titre Professionnel; blocks validated separately are certified as CCPs.

Time Limit

Total 7h 20min for the candidate: MSP 5h 45min + questionnaire professionnel 30min + questionnement à partir de production(s) 45min + entretien final 20min

Passing Score

Validation of all 4 competence blocs (RNCP41536BC01 to BC04) by the jury; blocs passed individually are certified as Certificats de Compétences Professionnelles (CCP)

Exam / Certification Fees

No separate examination fee is published for the candidate: the validation session sits inside a funded training, apprenticeship, or VAE pathway (CPF, France Travail, Region, or OPCO). AFPA lists 17,290 € net of tax for the full-time course itself

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25%

Electrotechnical & Pneumatic Equipment Repair

Three-phase induction motor connections (star/delta), contactor wiring, thermal overload relays, circuit breakers, electrical safety isolation (VAT, 5-step consignation under NF C 18-510), air preparation units (FRL: filter, regulator, lubricator), pneumatic cylinders, flow control valves, 5/2 and 5/3 directional control valves, and parameterising a connected IoT sensor (IO-Link), which the official practical scenario now includes.

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Mechanical & Hydraulic Component Repair

Mechanical power transmission assemblies (pulleys, timing belts, chain drives, flexible shaft couplings, reduction gearboxes), rolling bearing mounting and dismounting methods, dial indicator and laser shaft alignment, manual machining and welding to restore or make a simple part, hydraulic pumps, pressure limiting and reducing valves, hydraulic cylinders, accumulators, and fluid cleanliness standards (ISO 4406 / NAS 1638).

25%

Automated Systems Diagnostics & Commissioning

Systematic multi-technical diagnostic methodology (cause tree, chronological isolation), electrical measurements (voltage drop, loop continuity, insulation resistance test at 500 V), PLC hardware diagnostics (I/O modules, power supplies, fieldbuses Profinet/Modbus), GRAFCET sequence tracing, variable speed drive parameters (ramp up/down, current limit), sensor tuning, and machine operator training.

25%

Preventive Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

Systematic preventive maintenance scheduling, conditional monitoring (oil sampling, spectral vibration analysis, infrared thermography), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (GMAO work orders, spare parts inventory), reliability calculations (MTBF, MTTR, operational availability), Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (AMDEC machine), 5S workplace organization, and Poka-Yoke error-proofing.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Validation of all 4 competence blocs (RNCP41536BC01 to BC04) by the jury; blocs passed individually are certified as Certificats de Compétences Professionnelles (CCP)
  • Assessment: The TP Technicien de maintenance industrielle qualification assesses candidates across four compulsory competence blocks defined by the RNCP41536 fiche and the Arrêté du 30 septembre 2025: Bloc 1 (RNCP41536BC01: Réparer les éléments électrotechniques et pneumatiques d'un équipement industriel, 1h 45min), Bloc 2 (RNCP41536BC02: Réparer les éléments mécaniques et hydrauliques d'un équipement industriel, 2h 15min), Bloc 3 (RNCP41536BC03: Diagnostiquer une défaillance, mettre en service un équipement industriel automatisé et former l'exploitant, 1h 00min), and Bloc 4 (RNCP41536BC04: Effectuer la maintenance préventive d'équipements industriels, proposer et réaliser des améliorations, 2h 00min). For the full title the mise en situation professionnelle lasts 5h 45min in five phases in the presence of the jury: diagnosing a fault on a multi-technology machine from a work order (Phase 1, 1h); repairing an electrotechnical and a pneumatic component and then parameterising a connected IoT sensor (Phase 2, 1h 45min); repairing a mechanism by dismantling and replacing the defective part (Phase 3, 45min); restoring or modifying a mechanical and a hydraulic element, including manual machining and welding, and running the hydraulic pipework (Phase 4, 1h 30min); and restarting the machine and writing the intervention report on a computer (Phase 5, 45min). Three further components complete the session: a written professional questionnaire (30min), a questioning on a technical-improvement report presented orally and then questioned by the jury (45min), and a final interview including discussion of the dossier professionnel (20min). Total assessment time for the candidate is 7h 20min. The jury is habilitated by the territorial representative of the ministry and is made up of professionals of the trade, with at least two members required to deliberate. Validation of all four blocks confers the complete Titre Professionnel; blocks validated separately are certified as CCPs.
  • Time limit: Total 7h 20min for the candidate: MSP 5h 45min + questionnaire professionnel 30min + questionnement à partir de production(s) 45min + entretien final 20min
  • Exam / certification fees: No separate examination fee is published for the candidate: the validation session sits inside a funded training, apprenticeship, or VAE pathway (CPF, France Travail, Region, or OPCO). AFPA lists 17,290 € net of tax for the full-time course itself Official sources

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TP TMI: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the five-step electrical consignation protocol under NF C 18-510: separation, lockout/tagout (condamnation), circuit identification, voltage absence verification (VAT with immediate self-test), and earthing/short-circuiting (MALT/CC) when required.
2Practice calculating pneumatic and hydraulic cylinder forces: remember to subtract the piston rod cross-sectional area when calculating pulling force on the retraction stroke.
3Learn standard GRAFCET sequential function chart rules, specifically transition clearing conditions, simultaneous diverging branches (double lines), and timer actions.
4Familiarize yourself with reliability metric formulas: MTBF = Operating Hours / Failure Count, MTTR = Repair Hours / Repair Count, and Operational Availability = MTBF / (MTBF + MTTR).
5Understand bearing mounting practices: never apply mounting force across rolling elements, use induction heating (maximum 110 °C to 120 °C) for interference fit onto shafts, and check radial clearance with feeler gauges for spherical roller bearings.
6Prepare the written component too: the 30-minute questionnaire professionnel checks the knowledge behind the four blocs, and the 45-minute questioning is built on a technical-improvement report you write before the session, so draft and rehearse that report early.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official format and duration of the TP Technicien de Maintenance Industrielle exam?

The RNCP41536 fiche gives a total assessment time for the candidate of 7 hours 20 minutes, in French, before a jury of trade professionals habilitated by the territorial representative of the ministry. It comprises a 5-hour 45-minute practical scenario (mise en situation professionnelle) in five phases — fault diagnosis on a multi-technology machine, electrotechnical and pneumatic repair plus parameterising a connected IoT sensor, mechanism repair, mechanical and hydraulic repair including manual machining and welding, and machine restart with a written intervention report — plus a 30-minute written professional questionnaire, a 45-minute questioning on a technical-improvement report, and a 20-minute final interview covering the dossier professionnel.

Does this English-language practice bank simulate the practical workshop test?

No. The official assessment is performance-based and is conducted in French. This 100-item bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that helps candidates revise the engineering principles, formulas, circuit diagrams, diagnostic steps, safety standards, and reliability calculations behind the assessment. It is not an official translation, it does not mirror the official item counts or formats, and it replaces neither physical practice on industrial machines nor the oral components.

What is the difference between TP TMI and BTS Maintenance des Systèmes (BTS MS)?

The Titre Professionnel TMI (RNCP41536) is a Level 4 (Bac level) vocational qualification issued by the Ministère du Travail, focused on hands-on practical troubleshooting, electromechanical repair, and workshop competence, and reached through apprenticeship, continuing training, or VAE rather than individual candidature. The BTS Maintenance des Systèmes is a Level 5 (Bac+2) national diploma issued by the Ministère de l'Éducation nationale, with more academic engineering theory, project work, and higher-level automation design. Note that some training providers advertise the TMI as 'Bac+2'; the RNCP fiche records it at Level 4.

Is an NF C 18-510 electrical authorization part of the TP TMI certification?

No. The RNCP41536 fiche lists no entry prerequisite and states that an electrical authorization under NF C 18-510 is issued by the employer for the job activities where an electrical risk is present — it is a workplace requirement, not a condition of the certification. Training centres nonetheless normally prepare candidates to the levels the job needs, typically BR (chargé d'intervention générale BT), BC (chargé de consignation), and B2V, and the five-step isolation procedure (séparation, condamnation, identification, VAT, and MALT/CC when required) is examinable knowledge in its own right.

How is the Titre Professionnel awarded?

The qualification is awarded on validation of all four competence blocks (RNCP41536BC01 through BC04) by the jury at the validation session. Candidates who validate only some blocks receive Certificats de Compétences Professionnelles (CCP) for those blocks and can present the remaining ones later, within the registration period of the title. Access routes are apprenticeship, a professionalisation contract, continuing training, and VAE; the fiche records that individual candidature is not an available route.