Apprenticeship ยท Level 9 ยท Engineering

Equipment Systems Engineer

This programme is for people already working or qualified in the area, not usually school leavers.

A two-year masters-level apprenticeship for people in manufacturing engineering. It suits those who like technology and solving problems with others.

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 9 Masters of Engineering by research
Where you train
  • University of Limerick
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 eligibility criteria are in the Equipment Systems Engineer brochure

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Express your interest on the University of Limerick website.

University of Limerick apprenticeship page โ†— Official page on apprenticeship.ie โ†—

What you'll learn

  • Analysing how efficient a system is
  • Choosing equipment that connects to control systems
  • Developing solutions so machines work together
  • Testing and maintaining manufacturing solutions
  • Cutting costs in manufacturing

Where it can lead

  • Equipment systems engineer in chemical, electronics, pharma, medical devices and automotive

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics

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

Not sure which route suits you?

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