For Employers

This apprenticeship is delivered over a 2-year programme.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, your apprentice will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in ‘Electrical Overhead Lines Technician’

The off-the-job training begins with a 7-week block in the Training Centre, covering 4 Training Modules. The Apprentice then returns to their Employer for 20 weeks before returning for Modules 5 and 6.

Year One will consist of:

2 Off the Job phases which will be a total of 14 weeks, as follows:

Phase 1:               7 Weeks

Followed by        20 Weeks on the Job

Phase 2:               7 Weeks

Followed by        20 Weeks on the Job

Year 2 will consist of:

3 Off the Job phases which will total 11 weeks, as follows:

Phase 3:               4 Weeks,

Followed by        20 Weeks on the Job

Phase 4:               4 Weeks

Followed by        20 Weeks on the Job

Phase 5:               3 Weeks (Capstone Module: Practical LV/HV Construction Project)

Dates of each phase will be provided at induction.

There is an Apprenticeship Code of Practice which employers commit to, and which sets out your obligations as an apprentice employer.

You are responsible for on-the-job training of apprentices; and each programme includes guidelines on the content and structure of this training. To employ apprentices, you need to be approved as a National Apprenticeship Employer.

To become an Approved SOLAS Employer please complete the form below to register your interest.

To find out more about this apprenticeship, please contact:

John Kelly

National Construction Training Centre

Mount Lucas

Daingean

Co. Offaly

R35 XW10

Tel: (057) 9362508

Email: jkelly@mountlucas.ie