APPRENTICESHIP
LOETB is responsible for the administration and management of the apprenticeship programme within Laois and Offaly. Apprenticeship is a recognised means by which people are trained whilst leading to rewarding careers, with learning grounded in the practical experience of undertaking a real job. Apprenticeships in Ireland are: • Industry-led by consortia of industry and education partners • Lead to an award at Levels 5 to 10 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) • Between 2-4 years in duration • Minimum 50% on-the-job learning • Flexible delivery – online, blended, off-the-job learning in increment/blocks • Apprentices are employed under a formal contract of apprenticeship* • *For apprenticeships in place prior to 2016 the State pays a training allowance to apprentices during off-the-job training phases. An apprentice can ‘earn and learn’ on the job. Craft apprentices generally comprise of seven phases, three off-the-job and four on-the-job and normally take a minimum of 4 years. CONTACT Sandra Doyle, Senior Training Advisor T: 085 8598413 • E: sdoyle@loetb.ie Mary Leech, Senior Training Advisor T: 087 1463092 • E: mleech@loetb.ie Caroline Spollen, Senior Training Advisor T: 085 2541789 • E: cspollen@loetb.ie Michelle Tierney, Apprenticeship Services Manager T: 057 9339632 • E: mtierney@loetb.ie www.loetb.ie/apprenticeships Page 30 | LOETB Mountmellick Prospectus 2022-2023
MAMF apprentice Reece Seery awarded a Certificate of Excellence in the World Skills Ireland National Competition What type of apprenticeships are on offer? There are 25 craft trades available in four industry sectors: • Construction • Electrical • Engineering • Motor New Occupational Apprenticeships are a minimum of 2 years, ranging from Levels 5-9, and have been proposed by the Apprenticeship Council in response to demand for skills in a range of industry sectors including: • Biopharma • Finance • Hospitality • ICT • Insurance • Property Services Full list of all apprenticeships and details on eligibility criteria for each apprenticeship visit www.apprenticeship.ie
