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APPRENTICESHIPCENTRAL TO SKILLSDEVELOPMENT IN IRELAND
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Ireland is forging ahead on expansionof its apprenticeship system to meet
21st century skills needs and tosupport dynamic growth of our
economy and society.
apprenticeship programmes are currentlyavailable, spanning the engineering,construction, motor, electrical, finance,hospitality, and ICT industry sectors.36
In 2017 over 4,900 employers have used apprenticeship to helpsupport and grow their businesses, with over 12,000 apprenticescurrently completing their training.
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In 2017 alone, OVER 4,700 apprentices
will have registered and started their training, this
includes 400 apprentices on new
programmes in the finance, hospitality and
engineering sectors.
HOSPITALITY
ENGINEERING
FINANCE
During 2018 there will be anew drive by industrychampions and theeducation and trainingsystem to showcase careeropportunities for women viathe apprenticeship route.
InCreasIngnumbers ofwomen areChoosIngapprenTICeshIp
2015: 26 female apprentices
2016: 60 female apprentices
2017: 145 female apprentices
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n Brick and Stonelaying L6
n Carpentry and Joinery L6
n Painting and Decorating L6
n Plastering L6
n Plumbing L6
n Stonecutting and Stonemasonry L6
n Wood Manufacturing and Finishing L6
n Aircraft Mechanics L6
n Electrical L6
n Electrical Instrumentation L6
n Electronic Security Systems L6
n Instrumentation L6
n Refrigeration and Air Conditioning L6
n Farriery L6
n Industrial Electrical Engineering L7
n Industrial Insulation L6
n Manufacturing Engineering L7
n Manufacturing Technology L6
n Mechanical Automation andMaintenance Fitting L6
n Metal Fabrication L6
n Pipefitting L6
n Polymer Processing Technology L7
n Sheet Metalworking L6
n Toolmaking L6
n Insurance Practice L8
n Accounting Technician L6
n International FinancialServices Associate L6
n International FinancialServices Specialist L8
CURRENT APPRENTICESHIPS
n Software Developer L6
n Network Engineer L6
n Commis Chef L6
n Agricultural Mechanics L6
n Construction Plant Fitting L6
n Heavy Vehicle Mechanics L6
n Motor Mechanics L6
n Vehicle Body Repairs L6
There are a further 16apprenticeships in activedevelopment (at Step 4on critical path) and afurther 26 will enterdevelopment in 2018.
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Tourism & HospitalitySous Chef L8 Executive Chef L9Baker L5Butcher L6Chef de Partie L7
FinanceInternational Financial ServicesAdvanced Specialist L9
EngineeringOEM Engineer L6Engineering Services Management L7Manufacturing ICT Engineer L7Precision Turned Parts Manufacturing L6Science Aircraft Asset Management L7Wind Turbine Maintenance L6
ICTTelecommunications Field Technician L6
Logistics & ServicesHGV Driver L5
AuctioneeringProperty Services L6
RetailRetail Practice L5
a furTher 16 programmes are InaCTIve DevelopmenT anD are Due
To be avaIlable In 2018.
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ConstructionScaffolding L6Senior Quantity Surveyor L9
ICTCybersecurity L6Software System Designer L9CGI Technical Artist (Animation, Games, VFX) L9
EngineeringEquipment Systems Engineer L9Geo-Driller L6Principal Engineer L10
Tourism & HospitalityProfessional Bar Manager L6
BiopharmaQuality Assurance Technician L7Quality Laboratory Technician L6
HorticultureApplied Horticulture L6Arboriculture L5
AgricultureFarm Management L7Farm Technician L6
DeCember 2017: a furTher 26programme are announCeD forDevelopmenT
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EquineSportTurf Management L6Stud Farm Management L7
HealthcareProfessional Healthcare Assistant L6
HairdressingProfessional Hairdressing L6
Logistics & Services Logistics Associate L6Supply Chain Associate L7Supply Chain Specialist L8Supply Chain Manager L9Lean Sigma Manager L9
RecruitmentRecruitment Practitioner L6
SalesAssociate Sales Professional L6
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Visit our website for more information www.apprenticeship.ie
by 2020, Ireland will have 78+apprenticeships on offer, spanning the full range ofindustry sectors and leading to awards fromcertificate to phD level.
we are well on track to achieve the 2020 target of9,000 apprentices registering annually for training,and with more than 7,000 employers around thecountry availing of this pipeline.
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