Expand+Applicants in the first instance must secure a placement with a SOLAS approved employer and must meet the minimum standard under one of the following criteria:

Leaving Certificate with grade O6 (grade D3 pre 2017) or higher in five subjects which ...

Hide-Applicants in the first instance must secure a placement with a SOLAS approved employer and must meet the minimum standard under one of the following criteria:

Leaving Certificate with grade O6 (grade D3 pre 2017) or higher in five subjects which must include Mathematics.

Or

A full award placed at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (EQF 4) which includes proficiency in Mathematics similar to O6 in Leaving Certificate.

Or

Have successfully completed an approved pre-apprenticeship training course in an Engineering discipline and demonstrate a proficiency in Mathematics similar to O6 in Leaving Certificate.

Or

In the case where an applicant is 23 years or over (or employed in the OEM sector for 3 years) and does not meet the educational requirements specified above, they may apply through the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Additional Requirements:
All learners must pass the Ishihara colour vision test (24 Plate addition) prior to registering on the programme.

The programme is delivered through English. In the event that an apprentice has English as a second language, a CEFRL C1 level of proficiency in the English language is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide official evidence demonstrating English language competence of C1.

Expand+Learn About Apprenticeships
SOLAS has the responsibility of managing the Apprenticeship programme nationally and Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) has the responsibility of administrating and managing apprenticeship within coun...

Hide-Learn About Apprenticeships
SOLAS has the responsibility of managing the Apprenticeship programme nationally and Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) has the responsibility of administrating and managing apprenticeship within counties Cavan and Monaghan.

What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is the recognised means by which people are trained to become craftspeople and the apprentice must first obtain employment in their chosen craft with an approved employer. Apprenticeship is a modular, standards based education and training programme. It comprises of alternating phases of on the job and off the job training. The duration of the apprenticeship is determined by the chosen craft and it’s educational and development needs.

New Apprenticeship Programmes are designed by industry-led groups, supporting growth and competitiveness. Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board are working closely with local employers to deliver Apprenticeship Training and Support Services and to develop new Apprenticeships to meet the demands of local industry. This collaboration also supports the continued growth and development of traditional Trade Apprenticeships to meet changing Industry demands.

Level 6 Apprenticeship – Original Equipment Manufacturing:
The OEM are a group of Irish companies, mostly in the Engineering Sector, that provide innovative and practical solutions to a broad range of customer’s needs. Many are market leaders in their field. The OEM Apprenticeship is targeted at the Original Equipment Manufacturing and the Installation and Services Sectors which sell to National and International markets. Their products are for use in the agricultural, transportation, materials handling, quarry, construction equipment, food processing, recycling handling and allied industries.

Is this course right for you?
This is a new and exciting apprenticeship opportunity. The OEM Technician will be trained in a diverse range of engineering skills in order to assemble a disparate range of components, involving a range of processes, to manufacture and support original equipment.

Expand+What will you study?
This is a three year programme delivered over three stages.

Stage one, year one involves 16 weeks off-the-job training with the remainder of the year spent applying these skills in the work place.

Year two follows the same...

Hide-What will you study?
This is a three year programme delivered over three stages.

Stage one, year one involves 16 weeks off-the-job training with the remainder of the year spent applying these skills in the work place.

Year two follows the same format, with year three having a slightly shorter duration off-the-job phase of 14 weeks.

Areas of study include:

Health and Safety
Engineering Drawings
Testing and Measurement of Electronic Systems
Electrical and Electronic Technology
Mechatronics
OEM Practices
OEM Operations
Analytics and Problem Solving
Industrial Robotics and PLC’s
Team Leadership
Communications
Applied Engineering
Capstone Work-based Project