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Apprenticeship is the way by which people are trained to become craftspeople in Ireland. The main craft trades (see Listing on the next slide) have been created by FS. FS is changing its name to SOLAS.
FS/SOLAS :Agricultural Mechanics* Aircraft Mechanics* Brick and Stonelaying Carpentry & Joinery Construction Plant Fitting* Electrical* Electrical Instrumentation* Electronic Security Systems* Farriery Floor & Wall Tiling* Heavy Vehicle Mechanics* Industrial Insulation Instrumentation* MAMF Metal Fabrication Motor Mechanics* Painting & Decorating* Plastering Plumbing Print Media* Refrigeration & Air Conditioning* Sheet Metalworking Toolmaking Vehicle Body Repairs* *A person wishing to become an apprentice in one of the trades marked * must pass a colour vision test approved by FS.
Apprenticeship Listings
Apprenticeship Training
The Government is looking at how apprenticeship training is run in Ireland and is going to make changes to it. At the moment SOLAS has responsibility for this training but big changes are going to take place in the future. The Department of Education and Skills will be responsible for these changes. See www.education.ie for more information
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a demand-driven, workplace and classroom, educational and training programme where employers hope to develop the skills of the apprentice to meet the needs of industry and the work place. On successful completion of an apprenticeship, a FETAC Advanced Certificate is awarded; this is recognised internationally as the requirement for craftsperson status.
FS TRAINING COURSES
Many FS centres offer full/ part time courses which prepare people FS for entry into the working world. Register with local FS office after Leaving Certificate. Interview is required if demand is high for classes. Training allowance (money) is given during the course. Range in length (10weeks to 1 year) FETAC award given Contact local FS centre for lists of available courses. For more information: www.fas.ie
These courses are for people who want to make a career/job in agriculture (farming), horticulture (gardening), horses or forestry but who do not wish to complete a third level course. There is no minimum educational entry requirement but those have completed the Leaving Certificate are most likely to benefit. You must be over 17 on 1st January following entry to the course. Paid work experience is a part of these courses. Students can follow up their study in Institutes of Technology.
TEAGASC
Filte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority. There role is to support the tourism industry and work to sustain Ireland as a high-quality and competitive tourism destination. Most of Failte Ireland Courses are now run in the Institutes of Technology and require CAO application and points. They run a wide range of courses for school leavers. For many of these courses you will need an employer who will release you for these courses. For more information go to www.failteireland.ie
Army Cadets
Cadets are trainee officers and are entrusted with commanding a unit or an area of operation. Applicants must be at least 17 and under 28 years of age. The minimum educational requirements are 3 Grade Cs at higher level in the LC and 3 Grade Ds at higher or ordinary level papers. They must include the following subjects: Irish or English, Maths, a European language or Latin or Greek. You must complete an interview, realistic job preview and a medical and fitness test.
Operations Branch and Engineer Branch are trained alongside the Army and Air Corps for the first few months. They are moved to complete their training at the Naval Base, Haulbowline and aboard Naval Ships. They complete a degree in Nautical Science or Marine Engineering (National Marine College) after commissioning.
Gardai
The Gardai still have a freeze on recruitment and many small stations have closed. There role is to enforce the laws of the land and work to prevent crime and encourage positive and responsible behaviour.