What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a programme of structured education and training which formally combines and alternates learning in the workplace with learning in an education or training centre.
It is a combination of on the job employer based training and off the job training in an education setting
New Generation Apprenticeships
New Generation Apprenticeships (established post 2016), are comprised of 26 validated apprenticeships to date (with many more in development). These encompass the industry sectors of ICT, Hospitality & Food, Finance, Engineering, Logistics & Services, Auctioneering and Biopharma. These apprenticeships have a range of structures and delivery modes with qualifications that range from Level 5 – 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Standard Based (Craft) Apprenticeships
Standard Based (Craft) Apprenticeships are the 26 Traditional Apprenticeships (established pre-2016) encompassing the 5 industry sectors of Construction, Electrical, Engineering, Motor and Print.
These apprenticeships are a dual system incorporating a blended combination of on-the-job employer-based training and off-the-job training in an education or training centre consisting of 7 Phases in a 4-year structure. Four phases i.e. Phases 1, 3,5 & 7 are completed on-the-job with the employer. Phase 2 is completed in an Education & Training Board (ETB) Training Centre and Phase 4 and 6 are completed in a Technological University (TU). GRETB deliver some of the off-the-job Phase 2 apprenticeships in our training centre in Galway.
Entry Requirements:
- Gain employment with an approved employer.
- Educational and age criteria vary depending on the apprenticeship. Check www.apprenticeship.ie for entry requirements.
- A pre-screening process occurs in some apprenticeship programmes. Applicants should please liaise directly with GRETB for information on this.