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The Mechanical Apprenticeship is a system of employment focused training and education which enables a person to obtain the Skills, Knowledge and Competence required to perform effectively as a craft person within industry. The apprenticeship program consists of an On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training program. This training is carried out using 7 phases alternating between On-the-Job and Off-the-Job Training and Education. The overall duration of this apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years provided all phases are successfully completed. On successful completion of the programme the learner is awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical Instrumentation.
Job Responsibility:
Complying with Health and Safety requirements
Working and learning from experienced craft persons
Working with electricity electronics, Pneumatics, and Scada/ mechanical systems
Understanding and using physics
Using mathematics to solve technical or scientific problems
Being responsible for controlling or adjusting equipment
Working on machines/processes
Understanding technical drawings and diagrams
Accuracy and attention to detail
Being accurate with numbers in counting, measuring and arithmetic
Working with a variety of specialised hand tools, power tools, measure and test equipment
Keeping accurate records of all calibrations or reports
Being well organised and careful with practical tasks
Taking responsibility for their own learning, including the allocation of study time
Passing all their phase exams (theory, practical skills demonstrations.)
Requirements:
Minimum of Leaving Certificate Qualification or Leaving Certificate Results Pending for year of application