APPRENTICESHIP

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Standards Based Apprenticeship

• Apprenticeship Overview

• Existing Craft Apprenticeships

• New Occupational Apprenticeship Developments

Standards Based ApprenticeshipDefinition:

The Apprenticeship Programme is an:

• Employer demand driven, education and

training programme for employed apprentices

• Aimed at developing skills, knowledge and

competence to meet industry and labour

market needs

Existing Apprenticeship Features• Only route to become a Qualified Craftsperson

• Employer Recruits and Registers Applicants

• On and Off–the-Job Training

• Minimum 4 Years Duration

• Can Commence Any Time of Year

• 27 Designated Craft Occupations

• Female Bursary for Employers

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft

9 Crafts in Construction Carpentry & Joinery Wood Manufacturing & Finishing Brick & Stonelaying Stonecutting & Stonemasonry Plumbing Pipefitting Painting & Decorating

Plastering

Floor/Wall Tiling

5 Crafts in Electrical

Electrical

Electrical Instrumentation

Instrumentation

Electronic Security Systems

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

6 Crafts in Motor Motor Mechanics

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Agricultural Mechanics

Aircraft Mechanics

Construction Plant Fitting

Vehicle Body Repairs

6 Crafts in Engineering Mechanical Automation & Maintenance

Fitting Toolmaking Metal Fabrication Sheet Metalworking Industrial Insulation Farriery

1 Craft in Printing Print Media (3 year apprenticeship)

Structure of Training• 7 Phases of Training

• 4 Phases On-the-Job with Employer

• 3 Phases Off-the-Job in ETB Training

Centres / Institutes of Technology

• Employer pays apprentice On-the-Job

• ETBs pay training allowances Off-the-Job

• Minimum 4 Years Training

Entry Requirements• 16 years of age – no upper age limit

• Minimum Grade D in 5 subjects in Junior

Certificate or approved equivalent or

Approved Pre Apprenticeship Course

3 years relevant work experience in

designated industrial activity

• Colour Vision Test (ISHIARA) required for

certain trades

How to Become an Apprentice

• Select your Craft / Occupation

• Obtain a Job with an Employer

• Employer must be Approved by SOLAS

• Employer Registers the Applicant

• SOLAS Registration Date is the official Start Date

of Apprenticeship

How to Find an Employer• Research prospective Employers

• Visit Employers with CV

• Check Local & National Newspapers

• www.JobsIreland.ie /

http://www.irishjobs.ie/Apprentice-Jobs

• www.apprentices.ie (Construction Trades)

• Register with Dept. Social Protection/Intreo Centres

Benefits Of Apprenticeship• Paid Employment for Programme Duration

• State Funded - Allowances Paid Off-the-Job Training

• Minimal Tuition Costs (Phases 4 & 6)

• Opportunity to Qualify for Ireland Skills National or

World Skills Competitions

• Practical Experience of Workplace Culture and

Business Processes

• Honed Employability Skills

NEW/PROPOSED OCCUPATIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS

• Apprenticeship Council set up in November 2014

• Over 20 New Programmes in development

Areas:

• Financial Services / Software Development

• Medical Devices / Accountancy / Insurance/

• Manufacturing / Logistics and Hospitality

NEW STYLE APPRENTICESHIPS

NEW/PROPOSED OCCUPATIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS FEATURES

• Industry Led

• 2 Years duration as a minimum

• Learning alternating between Workplace and

Educational/ Training Institute

• Minimum 50% On the Job Training

• Apprentices are employed & paid under Contract

of Apprenticeship

New Apprenticeship AreasAccounting Technician L6Baker L5Butcher & Fresh Food Retailer L5Commis Chef L6OEM Technician L6Craft Welder L5Advanced Craft Welder L6HGV Driver L5International Financial Services Associate L6International Financial Services Specialist L8International Financial Services Advanced L9

Telecommunications Field Technician L6ICT Network Engineer L6ICT Software Developer L6Manufacturing Technician L6Manufacturing Engineer L7Polymer Processing Technician L6Industrial Electrical Engineer L7Warehouse Distribution Operative L6Insurance Practitioner L8Travel Professional L7Chef de Partie L7Sous Chef L8Executive Chef L9

New Apprenticeship Developments• Over 20 New Apprenticeships Approved

• 2 Launched in 2016

Insurance Practitioner L8

Industrial Electrical Engineer L7

• 8 are at an Advanced Stage – January 2017

• Others at Design, Planning & Development Stage

• Outcomes Level 5 to 9 QQI N.F.Q

• Durations 2 to 4 years

Insurance Practitioner ApprenticeshipCommencing September 2016 (Annual Sept Intake)

• 3 years Duration – meet Educational Requirements

• On the Job Training –Employed & Paid by Company

• Off the Job Training – IT Sligo/The Insurance Institute

• 1 day per week Study Release within the Company

• Blended/distance learning/Online lectures/Case Work

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Insurance Practice L8

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIP

• Progression Route for Qualified Electricians

• 24 Month Apprenticeship Contract with Employer

• 70% of time On the Job

• 2 Blocks of 15 weeks each Off the Job Limerick IT

at Stages 2 and 4 over the 2 years

• Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Degree

Benefits Of Apprenticeship Qualification

• National & International Recognition

• Level 6 National Framework Qualifications

• Management / Supervisory Opportunities

• Higher Education Opportunities

• Instructor / Lecturer Opportunities

• Self Employment & Travel Opportunities

For Further Information on Apprenticeship Training

please contact:GRETB Training CentreMervue Business Park

GalwayTel: 091 706200

www.apprenticeship.iewww.gretbtrainingcentre.ie