Apprenticeship ยท Level 7 ยท Engineering

Engineering Services Management

A two-year degree apprenticeship in managing mechanical and electrical systems in large buildings. It suits natural leaders who enjoy running projects start to finish.

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
QQI Level 7 BSc Degree in Engineering Services Management
Where you train
  • Munster Technological University (MTU), Bishopstown, Cork
Pay
Employer pays a salary; rate agreed with your employer.
Costs
Student contribution payable to the higher education institution over two years.

Entry requirements

  • Full criteria are in the apprenticeship brochure

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Contact MTU or the Construction Industry Federation (CIF).

MTU course page โ†— Official page on apprenticeship.ie โ†—

What you'll learn

  • Managing installation, commissioning and maintenance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Assessing technical performance
  • Managing a project from start to hand-over
  • Diagnosing faults

Where it can lead

  • Engineering services manager in commercial or industrial settings

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Engineering, Construction Studies, Physics, Technology

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

Other Engineering apprenticeships

Tertiary degrees in Engineering and Engineering Trades

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