Introduction to
Apprentice Training in GMIT
Interested in becoming an Electrical Installation Apprentices attending Phase 4 and Phase 6 block-release
or Motor Engineering Apprentice? courses at GMIT will be scheduled to the Institute by FÁS.
First, secure employment from a bona fida contractor or Apprenticeship entry requirements
employer duly recognised by FÁS as a person or a company a) At least 16 years of age at
capable of providing the ‘on-the-job’ training required for the commencement of apprenticeship.
specific trade. Then register with FÁS and you will be issued with b) The minimum educational requirements are 5 Grade Ds in
a registration number and relevant documentation. the Department of Education Junior Certificate examination
or equivalent.
The apprenticeship scheme or
Under the auspices of the Department of Education, the c) Satisfactory completion of an approved FÁS pre-
Department of Enterprise and Employment (FÁS), Trade Unions apprenticeship course.
and Employers - the Social Partners - the standards-based or
apprenticeship scheme involves twenty-five trades. d) Satisfactory completion of an approved FÁS course for
persons with disabilities.
The duration of apprenticeship at present is four years and is or
structured in seven distinct phases as follows: e) Persons over 25 years of age not having the requirements
Phase 1 "On-the-job" training with employer; approximately 3 at (b) above and with not less than 3 years work
to 6 months. experience, acceptable to FÁS, in a relevant designated
industrial activity, can also be considered for an
Phase 2 "Off-the-job" training with FÁS; 20 to 22 weeks
apprenticeship.
depending on the trade.
Phase 3 "On-the-job" training with employer; approximately 6
Note: In certain occupations a vision test is required.
to 9 months.
Many employers look for higher entry requirements for their
Phase 4 "Off-the-job" educational release at an Institute of needs and consequently a large percentage of those pursuing
Technology; 10 to 11 weeks depending on the trade. apprenticeships have qualifications in excess of the minimum
required: many entrants having the Department of Education
Phase 5 "On-the-job" training with employer approximately 12
Leaving Certificate examination.
months.
Phase 6 "Off-the-job" educational release at an Institute of
Apprentices are paid directly by FÁS, whilst attending their
Technology, 10 to 11 weeks depending on the trade.
Phase 4 and Phase 6 block-release courses at GMIT which are
usually of ten or eleven weeks duration depending on the trade.
Phase 7 "On-the-job" training with employer;
approximately 12 months.
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