QQI Level 6
Advanced Craft Certificate
– Electrical
Take the first step!
LOCATION:
Phase 2 is delivered onsite in Bishopstown Campus.
HOW DO I BECOME AN APPRENTICE?
To become an apprentice you must first be hired by an employer. Your employer must be approved by SOLAS. As an apprentice you have a formal contract of employment. You can search for apprenticeship job vacancies on www.apprenticeship.ie. You can find out more tips about how to get and apprenticeship HERE.
CERTIFICATION:
- QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical.
INTRODUCTION:
An Electrician is involved in the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of various wiring systems and services in domestic, commercial and industrial applications.
WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?
When you finish an electrical apprenticeship you will be able to:
- Install, commission, test and maintain: electrical wiring systems and services; electrical plant and control equipment; process monitoring and control systems.
- Interpret technical data and use test instruments for effective system maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification, and the installation/calibration of sensors, transmitting and controlling devices.
- Carry out your work in line with statutory regulations governing the safety of personnel, plant, premises and the environment.
- Perform general electrical installations.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Plan and organise the installation of electrical systems.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems.
- Know and apply required health and safety procedures.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
All apprentices must be at least 16 years of age.
Minimum educational requirement is:
At least Grade D in five subjects in Junor Certificate
OR an approved equivalent or the successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship
OR three years work experience gained over 16 years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS deem acceptable.
You must pass a colour vision test approved by SOLAS before you can begin an electrical apprenticeship.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified craftsperson. You may progress onto further education within a Technological University or University. Many apprentices go on to open their own business.
BISHOPSTOWN CAMPUS:
Email: apprenticeship@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 4856 200