APPRENTICESHIP GRETB TRAINING CENTRE GALWAY
Standards Based Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Overview Existing Craft Apprenticeships New Occupational Apprenticeship Developments
Standards Based Apprenticeship Definition: 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 Areas Accounting Technician L6 Baker L5 Butcher & Fresh Food Retailer L5 Commis Chef L6 OEM Technician L6 Craft Welder L5 Advanced Craft Welder L6 HGV Driver L5 International Financial Services Associate L6 International Financial Services Specialist L8 International Financial Services Advanced L9 Telecommunications Field Technician L6 ICT Network Engineer L6 ICT Software Developer L6 Manufacturing Technician L6 Manufacturing Engineer L7 Polymer Processing Technician L6 Industrial Electrical Engineer L7 Warehouse Distribution Operative L6 Insurance Practitioner L8 Travel Professional L7 Chef de Partie L7 Sous Chef L8 Executive 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 Apprenticeship Commencing 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 Centre Mervue Business Park Galway Tel: 091 706200 www.apprenticeship.ie www.gretbtrainingcentre.ie