Construction - Geo Drilling - Apprenticeship
Geo drilling extracts data required by built environment professions from the subsurface in the case of infrastructure development. It also explores the potential for natural resources by drilling into geological features. In addition, geo drilling facilitates the sustainable development of natural resources, in the areas of geothermal energy and ground water extraction.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
The apprenticeship in Geo Drilling is a two-year course which includes off-the-job training at SETU in Carlow with the remaining time spent training on-the-job.
Further information
For details on course fees for Geo Drilling Apprenticeships please contact apprenticeship.cw@setu.ie.
Applications to the programme can only be submitted by registered employers.
For details on how to register for Geo Drilling Apprenticeships please contact apprenticeship.cw@setu.ie.
Contact
Head of Department
Department of Built Environment - Eoin Homan
E: eoin.homan@setu.ie
Faculty of Engineering
T: 059 9175400
E: apprenticeship.cw@setu.ie
SOLAS
T: +353 (01) 5332500
E: info@solas.ie