Apprenticeship ยท Level 6 ยท Engineering

Civil Engineering Technician

A two-year apprenticeship for people who like maths, science and teamwork. You learn to support civil engineering projects such as hospitals, schools and utilities.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long
2 years
Award
NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering
Where you train
  • Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo
Pay
Employer pays a salary; rate agreed with your employer.
Costs
Student contribution of EUR 1,200 per year.

Entry requirements

  • Full criteria are in the Civil Engineering brochure and Applicant Information Guide

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Contact ATU Sligo using the email on the page.

Official page on apprenticeship.ie โ†—

What you'll learn

  • Maths and science techniques for problem solving
  • Software tools to gather and display data
  • Basic design techniques
  • Choosing equipment and processes
  • Health and safety regulations

Where it can lead

  • Civil engineering technician with local authorities, consultants, contractors or suppliers
  • Progress to higher education

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Construction Studies, Design and Communication Graphics, Engineering, Physics

These help with the content of the programme; they are not entry requirements unless listed above.

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Information from apprenticeship.ie, checked November 2026. Details can change, so always confirm on the official page before applying.