Electrical

LOCATION:

Onsite at Bishopstown Campus

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.

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.