SOLAS.ie Generation Apprenticeship Education & Training Boards Ireland
This apprenticeship consists of four on-the-job phases with an approved employer and three off-the-job phases in an educational organisation. Apprentices will be invited to attend their off-the-job training phases in accordance with the SOLAS scheduling system.
Course Level
- Level 6
Duration
- 4 Years - The course spans 4 Years with 70% of the time on the job. Students will remain in paid employment for the 4 year duration, allowing them to “earn while you learn”.
Minimum Entry Requirements
To begin an apprenticeship, an applicant must be employed by a SOLAS approved employer. To be eligible, the applicant must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent. However, higher educational qualifications and other requirements may be sought by employers.
Job Profile
The Electrician is involved in the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of various wiring systems and services in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Work ranges from wiring of domestic houses and retail units to more complex systems involving process control and maintenance in industrial plants, hospitals and power stations. Electricians also service, maintain and repair electrical equipment, both domestic and industrial.
The Modules
PHASE 1 - On the Job with Employer - 30-40 weeks:
Induction Training, Introduction to Health & Safety, Introduction to Tools & Equipment, Introduction to Basic Skills.
PHASE 2 - Delivered in SOLAS Training Centre - 22 weeks:
Electrical Science, Installation Techniques 1, Installation Techniques 2, Panel Wiring & Motor Control, Fundamentals of Alternative Electrical Energy Sources, Communications & Team Leadership.
PHASE 3 - On the Job with Employer - 30-40 weeks:
Work Based Training & Assessments.
PHASE 4 - University Block - 11 weeks:
Electricity 2, Power Distribution 1, Electronics 1, Alternative Electrical Energy Sources, Communications & Team Leadership.
PHASE 5 - On the Job with Employer - 30-40 weeks:
Work Based Training & Assessments.
PHASE 6 - University Block - 11 weeks:
Automation & Control, Intruder & Fire Alarm Systems, Electricity 3, Power Distribution 2, Electronics 2, Alternative Electrical Energy Sources, Communications & Team Leadership.
PHASE 7 - On the Job with Employer - 30-40 weeks:
Work Based Training & Assessments
Graduate Options
Further Studies
Successful graduates of this programme may apply via direct entry or as mature students for advanced entry into TUS Level 7 & 8 cognate Engineering fulltime programmes.
Job Opportunities in:
- Electrical Installation - Domestic & Industrial
- Electrical Maintenance - Domestic & Industrial
- Electrical Commissioning- Domestic & Industrial
- Automation & Control Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance
Further Information
For more information on apprenticeships contact the apprenticeship section in your local Education and Training Board.
SOLAS Generation Apprenticeship Education & Training Boards Ireland