Apprenticeship · Level 6 · Electrical

Electrical Instrumentation

A four-year craft apprenticeship installing and maintaining electrical wiring and measuring instruments. It suits people interested in electronics, maths and problem solving.

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

4 years (7 phases: 4 on-the-job, 3 off-the-job)

Award

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical Instrumentation

Where you train

National training centres and colleges (ETBs, TUs)

Pay

Employer pays a salary on the job. The ETB pays a training allowance during off-the-job phases, and may help with travel or accommodation.

Costs

Student contribution of €1,719 for Phase 4 and €1,000 for Phase 6.

Entry requirements

You must be hired by an employer approved by SOLAS
You must pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24 Plate Edition)
Good English is needed. Shown by Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert or LCA English, an NFQ Level 3 award with Communications, or an approved English test such as IELTS 4.0-5.0 or CEFR B1
Check full eligibility in the apprenticeship brochure or with your local ETB

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Search the Apprenticeship Jobs page or ask your local ETB about employers hiring.

Official page on apprenticeship.ie ↗

What you'll learn

Using maths to solve technical problems
Installing fire, intruder, lightning protection and metering systems
Reading electrical and electronic diagrams
Installing wiring and cabling
Analysing system faults

Where it can lead

Electrical instrumentation craftsperson in construction, manufacturing, pharma, food or services
Progress to engineer, manager, business owner, teacher or instructor