Program Overview

Craft Electrical Apprenticeship

About

The Craft Electrical Apprenticeship consists of four on-the-job phases with an approved employer and three off-the-job phases in an educational organisation. Apprentices will be invited to attend their off-the-job training phases in accordance with the SOLAS scheduling system. This apprenticeship is delivered on both the Athlone and Moylish campuses.

Location

• Athlone

Duration

• 4 years

Level

• Level 6

Course Type

• Apprenticeships

Study Mode

• Apprenticeship

Department

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Minimum Entry Requirements

To begin an apprenticeship, an applicant must be employed by a SOLAS approved employer. To be eligible, the applicant must be at least 16 years of age and have a minimum of grade D in any five subjects in the Junior Certificate or equivalent. However, higher educational qualifications and other requirements may be sought by employers.

Job Profile

The Electrician is involved in the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of various wiring systems and services in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Work ranges from wiring of domestic houses and retail units to more complex systems involving process control and maintenance in industrial plants, hospitals and power stations. Electricians also service, maintain and repair electrical equipment, both domestic and industrial.

The Modules

PHASE 1 – On the Job with Employer – 30-40 weeks

• Induction Training
• Introduction to Health & Safety
• Introduction to Tools & Equipment
• Introduction to Basic Skills

PHASE 2 – Delivered in SOLAS Training Centre – 22 weeks

• Electrical Science
• Installation Techniques 1
• Installation Techniques 2
• Panel Wiring & Motor Control
• Fundamentals of Alternative Electrical Energy Sources
• Communications & Team Leadership

PHASE 3 – On the Job with Employer – 30-40 weeks

• Work Based Training & Assessments

PHASE 4 – University Block – 11 weeks

• Electricity 2
• Power Distribution 1
• Electronics 1
• Alternative Electrical Energy Sources
• Communications & Team Leadership

PHASE 5 – On the Job with Employer – 30-40 weeks

• Work Based Training & Assessments

PHASE 6 – University Block – 11 weeks

• Automation & Control
• Intruder & Fire Alarm Systems
• Electricity 3
• Power Distribution 2
• Electronics 2
• Alternative Electrical Energy Sources
• Communications & Team Leadership

PHASE 7 – On the Job with Employer – 30-40 weeks

• Work Based Training & Assessments

Graduate Options

Further Studies

Successful graduates of this programme may apply via direct entry or as mature students for advanced entry into TUS Level 7 & 8 cognate Engineering full-time programmes.

Job Opportunities

Holders of this qualification work in the following fields:

• Electrical Installation – Domestic & Industrial
• Electrical Maintenance – Domestic & Industrial
• Electrical Commissioning- Domestic & Industrial
• Automation & Control Installation, Commissioning & Maintenance