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Apprenticeships
Eligibility, assessment, benefits.
An apprentice is a person who is studying a particular craft from someone who has been working in the field for a while and is sanctioned as an official apprenticeship scheme trainer. Apprenticeship schemes in Ireland are co-ordinated and managed by FÁS, along with the Department of Education and Science, employers and unions.
Each apprenticeship programme is based on specific skills and standards of that particular field. In order to pas their apprenticeship; the apprentice must meet these standards.
Once an apprentice has passed through his/her apprenticeship, he may then be eligible for further study on a related degree provided by ITs around the country.
If you would like to become an apprentice you must meet certain criteria. You must:
- Be at least 16.
- Have a minimum of five D grades in the Junior Cert. Some employers require more than this.
If you can’t meet these criteria, you can still become an apprentice if you:
- Complete an approved apprenticeship preparatory training course and assessment interview.
- Are over 18 and have worked for at least three years and have completed a successful assessment interview.
The employer you do the apprenticeship with must be registered with FÁS as an approved employer.
Assessment
Your performance will be assessed throughout your apprenticeship. The assessments vary depending on the field you are in, but include written modular work and practical assessments.
Your apprenticeship will be stopped if you fail to pass the modular assessments three times. You can appeal this decision with FÁS however, and may attempt to pas the modular assessment a fourth and final time.
If all this seems like something you’d be interested in, visit the FÁS website to find out more.
FÁS
Web: www.fas.ie
Email: info@fas.ie
Tel: 01 6070500
FÁS has the responsibility of providing labour market services to people with disabilities. Functions include the operation of training and employment programmes including supported employment programmes.
