Record number of people register as apprentices – Minister Harris
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today,…
Apprenticeships provide structured training with an employer. Apprentices learn on the job, building up their knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all at the same time.
The traditional craft apprenticeships include those in the Construction, Electrical, Engineering, and Motor sectors.
Over 20 new occupational apprenticeships are in the process of being developed and introduced in the Computer & ICT, MedTech, Insurance, Finance, Accountancy, Logistics and Hospitality sectors.
An apprenticeship provides on-the-job training with an employer. An apprenticeship usually alternates between off-the-job training in an education centre and on-the-job training at your employer’s workplace. An apprenticeship generally lasts for 4 years, during which time you will spend 3 different periods in off-the-job training.
Generally, the first off-the-job training phase will take place in an Education and Training Board (ETB) Training Centre while the subsequent off-the-job training phases will take place in an Institute of Technology.
The skills you develop will be assessed through on-the-job competence testing as well as off-the-job modular assessment and examinations and, if you complete these assessments successfully, you will be awarded an Advanced Certificate – craft (level 6).
Rules
To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must be at least 16 years of age and you are expected to have a minimum of grade D in 5 subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent exam. However, if you don’t have these qualifications, you can still register as an apprentice with an employer if you:
- Complete an approved preparatory training course followed by an assessment interview. There is a specific preparatory training course available for people with disabilities
- Are over 18 years of age and have at least 3 years of relevant work experience, in which case you will also be asked to do an assessment interview.
Current Vacancies:
Apprenticeship Vacancies Republic of Ireland
Apprenticeship Vacancies Northern Ireland
