Apprenticeship · Level 6 · Engineering

Pipefitting

A four-year craft apprenticeship installing and repairing pipe systems in industrial and commercial sites. It suits people who like technical drawing, problem solving and working with their hands.

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 - Pipefitting

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 (amount depends on the employer's sector).

Costs

Student contribution of EUR 1,000 for Phase 6 (higher education phase).

Entry requirements

Must have enough English to take part in training and assessment (e.g. Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert or LCA, NFQ Level 3 with Communications, or an approved English test such as B1 CEFR or IELTS 4.0-5.0)
Colour vision test: recommended by SOLAS for all crafts and mandatory for some crafts before registration
Full criteria are in the apprenticeship brochure; check with your local ETB

How to apply

You must be hired by an employer approved by SOLAS, who gives you a contract of employment. Search the Apprenticeship Jobs page by location and apprenticeship, or ask your local Education and Training Board.

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