Apprenticeship ยท Level 6 ยท Engineering

Robotics and Automation

An apprenticeship in advanced manufacturing where you install, programme and maintain robots and automated systems. It suits hands-on people interested in high-tech factories.

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
Level 6 Advanced Certificate
Where you train
  • National programme managed by Louth Meath Education and Training Board (no specific colleges listed)
Pay
You earn a salary from your employer while training on and off the job. The rate is agreed with your employer.
Costs
No student contribution is required.

Entry requirements

  • You must be hired by an employer approved by SOLAS
  • Age 17 or over
  • O6/H7 in at least five Leaving Cert subjects, including Maths and English, or a full QQI Level 5 or higher award
  • Full eligibility criteria are on www.roboticsapprenticeship.ie

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Search the Apprenticeship Jobs page or contact Louth Meath ETB.

Robotics apprenticeship website โ†— Official page on apprenticeship.ie โ†—

What you'll learn

  • Installing, programming and maintaining robots and automated equipment
  • PLCs, SCADA and sensor technologies
  • Fault finding and preventive maintenance
  • Using data to improve performance
  • Teamwork and digital skills for Industry 4.0 workplaces

Where it can lead

  • Robotics and Automation Technician in advanced manufacturing

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Engineering, Technology, Physics

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.