Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships offer a combination of on-the-job training with an employer and off-the job training at a suitable training location. See https://apprenticeship.ie/ for more details. As well as traditional sectors for apprenticeships such as construction and mechanical / electrical maintenance, this route to skills and accreditation is also available in laboratory work, logistics, sales and other sectors not traditionally associated with apprenticeships. 

Also, see below for videos which provide background to how some of the non-traditional apprenticeships work and the benefits of these programmes:

- Insurance: https://vimeo.com/538563540/b9485f92e2 

- Auctioneer and Property Services: https://vimeo.com/538581698/84d61bf9eb 

- Logistics: https://vimeo.com/519993230/8dbf2c2d96 

Craft Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship is the recognised means by which people are trained to become craftspeople in Ireland. To become an apprentice, a person must first obtain employment in their chosen craft with an employer who is approved by SOLAS to provide workplace training for apprentices. The Craft Apprenticeship system is standards-based and consists of seven phases, three off-the-job and four on-the-job. Currently, the duration of a craft apprenticeship is typically four years.

DDLETB have a proud history of delivering the following craft apprenticeships:

• Carpentry & Joinery
• Construction Plant Fitter
• Electrical
• Electrical Instrumentation
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
• Motor Mechanic
• Plumbing
• Wood Manufacturing and Finishing

Consortia-Led Apprenticeships (also known as Apprenticeship 2016+)

DDLETB, as a collaborating provider for the new consortia-led apprenticeships deliver the following apprenticeships:

• Accounting Technician
• Hairdressing
• Software Developer
• Network Engineering
• Cyber Security

For more information, please check https://www.apprenticeship.ie/