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Traditional Standards Based Apprenticeships Explored
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What is an apprentice?
An apprentice is a person who works for an employer in a chosen occupation and gains the
necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to become a qualified craftsperson.
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Coordinated & Managed by
Department of Education and Skills
SOLAS
Specific Employers & Unions
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Types of Apprenticeships
Agricultural Mechanics
Aircraft Mechanics
Brick & Stonelaying
Carpentry & Joinery
Construction Plant Fitting
Electrical
Plastering
Plumbing
Electrical Instrumentation
Electronic Security Systems
Farrier
Floor & Wall TilingHeavy Vehicle Mechanics
Vehicle Body Repairs
Wood Manufacturing & Finishing
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Industrial Insulation
InstrumentationMechanical Automation
Metal Fabrication
Motor Mechanics
Painting & Decorating
Pipefitting
Print Media
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Stonecutting & Stonemasonry
Sheet Metalworking
Toolmaking
Types of Apprenticeships
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Accounting Technician
Insurance PracticeNetwork Engineer
Metal Fabrication
Software Developer
Commis Chef
Baker
Butcher
HGV DriverAuctioneering and Property Services Retail Practice
Aircraft Mechanics
Types of Apprenticeships
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The apprenticeship will involve both off-the-job training and on-the-job training at your
employer's workplace.
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An apprenticeship generally lasts for 4 years, You will spend 3 different periods in off-the-job training, totaling 40 weeks in all.
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This training will take place in a SOLAS Training Centre or in an educational college.
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Each apprenticeship programme is based on specific skills and standards of that
particular field.
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In order to pass the apprenticeship you must meet these standards.
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Criteria for becoming an apprentice:
Be at least 16
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Criteria for becoming an apprentice:
Have a minimum of five D grades in the Junior Cert. Some employers require more
than this.
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Criteria for becoming an apprentice
You must obtain employment as an apprentice in your chosen trade. Your
employer must be approved to train
apprentices and must register you as an apprentice within 2 weeks of recruitment
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Assessment
Will include written modular work and practical assessments.
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Assessment
Your apprenticeship will be stopped if you fail to pass the modular assessments four
times.
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Assessment
On successful completion of an
apprenticeship, a QQI Level 6 AdvancedCertificate is awarded.
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Once an apprentice you may then be eligible for further study on a related degree provided by IOTs around the country.
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Assessment:
This is recognised internationally as the requirement for craftsperson status.
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Allowances
Participants of the majority of SOLAS training courses are eligible for different allowances
In other words, you get paid to learn.
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The main allowances are given for the course participants' Training, Travel,
Accommodation, Meals, and Childcare.
Allowances
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If all this appears like something you’d be interested in, visit the SOLAS website to find
out more