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Head of School of Science,
Engineering & Information
Technology: Mr. Paschal Meehan,
B. Eng (Hons), E.E.P., F.T.C.
Head of Department: Daithi Sims,
B.Sc. (Hons), F.T.C., E.E.P.
Craft Apprentice Programmes
Electrical Trades Programmes
Programme Description
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering operates eleven-week block-release programmes for Registered Apprentices in the Electrical trades. All apprentices attend the Institute for two blocks (called Phase 4 and Phase 6) during their apprenticeship. Electrical Science, Electrical Craft Practice, Electrical
Core Modules
Electrical Science, Electrical Craft Practice, Electrical Installation, Workshop Electronics, Power Distribution, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control and Alarm systems.
Duration
The duration of Apprenticeship under the new Apprenticeship Scheme is approximately four years and is structured in seven distinct phases. Under this scheme, all apprentices attending Phases 4 and 6 will do so at a designated Institute and will be scheduled for that purpose by FÁS.
Apprenticeship entry requirement can be obtained by contacting FÁS with whom all Craft Apprentices must be registered.
Awarding Body
Further Education & Training Council (FETAC).
Note
All apprentices are scheduled for attendance with FÁS by whom they are registered. All enquiries, therefore, should be made directly to FÁS.
For further information contact
FÁS Limerick.
Telephone 061 487915
FÁS Dublin.
Telephone 01 6070500