Expand+Applicants must be over 16 years of age and have completed their Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades or five passes pre 2017.

For mature students these requirements need not apply and applications may be considered based on a proven interest i...

Hide-Applicants must be over 16 years of age and have completed their Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades or five passes pre 2017.

For mature students these requirements need not apply and applications may be considered based on a proven interest in the field of Science. Entry is subject to an aptitude test and an interview. Applications are welcome from those in existing employment who are seeking to upskill or reskill into this industry.

Download the application form from the MI Website and forward it to Michelle Baker.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a SEPERATE APPLICATION FORM which should be sent directly to:
Michelle Baker,
Recruitment Office,
CMETB FET Campus,
Dublin Road,
Cavan,
H12 FW53.

Expand+Learn About Traineeships
A Traineeship is an occupational skills development training programme that is tailored to the identified needs of a specific industry sector or sub-sector and leads to nationally recognised qualifications.

What is a Trai...

Hide-Learn About Traineeships
A Traineeship is an occupational skills development training programme that is tailored to the identified needs of a specific industry sector or sub-sector and leads to nationally recognised qualifications.

What is a Traineeship?
Traineeships combine directed off-the-job training (classroom-based learning) with on-the-job training (work-based learning). A min of 30 % of the course is on-the-job. This approach provides the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain real work experience, reinforcing the theory learnt in the classroom.

Employers and CMETB design all aspects of the traineeship, from programme design and development to recruitment and delivery, therefore tailoring the programme to meet the skill needs and gaps within the industry.

Why Study a traineeship?
No Course Costs
Study close to home
Greatly improved employment prospects
Significant work experience with local employers
Possible Training, Meal and travel allowances
Possible Employer Bursary
Develop work based learning skills, knowledge and competence
Uniforms and PPE are provided

Is this course right for you?
The science sector plays a major role in Ireland’s economy, with many of the world’s top companies operating bases in the country. One of the reasons these companies have been attracted to Ireland is the skilled and educated young workforce.

This traineeship is suitable for learners who are interested in gaining skills necessary for working in laboratories and develop a strong foundation in Science.

What will you study?
You will learn about the science behind food-production, the procedures to be followed when working in a laboratory and use of technology in science. This will allow you to put your learning into practice in the work place, building your knowledge and developing your career potential.

Qualification
5M3807 QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques

Funding
The Laboratory Assistant Traineeship is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020

Expand+Career Prospects
Graduates of this course have a range of laboratory skills needed to work in Laboratories or in other science related areas. Successful graduates have the opportunity to secure employment locally with Monaghan Mushrooms or other s...

Hide-Career Prospects
Graduates of this course have a range of laboratory skills needed to work in Laboratories or in other science related areas. Successful graduates have the opportunity to secure employment locally with Monaghan Mushrooms or other science/research laboratories.

Degree Progression
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology/Universities.