Electrical Instrumentation

LOCATION:

Onsite at Bishopstown Campus

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical Instrumentation.

INTRODUCTION:

An electrical & instrumentation craftsperson installs, commissions, tests and maintains various wiring systems and services within the commercial and industrial sector. The work includes the maintenance and repair of all instruments used in the measurement and control of process variables. An electrical & instrumentation craftsperson caries out installation, maintenance and calibration of measuring instruments, sensors, transmitting and controlling devices and systems.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?

When you finish an electrical & instrumentation apprenticeship you will be able to:

• Use mathematics to solve technical or scientific problems.
• Install and maintain fire alarm systems, intruder alarm systems, lightning protection systems and metering systems.
• Interpret electrical and electronic schematic diagrams.
• Work with a variety of specialised hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Use mathematics to solve technical or scientific problems.
• Understanding technical drawings and diagrams.
• Install various types of wiring and cabling systems.
• Work on machines and processes.
• Analyse system faults.

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 & instrumentation apprenticeship.

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.

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.