LIT - Last Chance To Apply for Industrial Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship
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The Industrial Electrical Engineer is required to design, plan, assess risk, troubleshoot, program and commission a wide range of industrial electrical systems safely and in line with all relevant Irish and EU standards. The Industrial Electrical Engineer is required to compile system documentation, present proposals & analysis within the company, work with colleagues to achieve project success on-time and within the resources available, demonstrate systems operation, carry out statistical analysis & investigation, maintain, repair and regularly assess the needs for the upgrading of industrial electrical systems.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is an alternative to full-time third-level courses. Apprenticeships are paid employment allowing the apprentice to “earn while you learn” and an excellent opportunity to get a recognised qualification while at the same time gaining on-the-job experience relevant to your chosen career.
Who should apply for the Apprenticeship in Industrial Electrical Engineering?
The Apprenticeship in Industrial Electrical Engineering leading to the award of a Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Degree has been specifically designed as a progression programme for qualified electricians who wish to upskill and to acquire advanced knowledge to move into engineering roles in Industry. The apprenticeship is a 2 year programme, with an approved employer. 70% of the time is spent on the job and the remaining 30% of the time is spent in Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT).
Who is the programme suited to?
This two-year programme was developed in collaboration with the Electrical, Engineering, Automation and Manufacturing Sectors who identified a need for qualified Industrial Electrical Engineers to address the skills gaps in these sectors.
Apprenticeship contracts of employment are with a registered employer. The application for entry to the course are submitted by the employer.
Class contact hours
The programme involves a 24 month apprenticeship contract with an employer with 70% of the time spent on the job and with two 15 week blocks spent at the LIT. Contact hours while on the job will take up to 4 hours per week, which can be done in apprentice’s own time or partly at work, depending on the relevance of the project to their daily work.
Contact Hours while in Limerick Institute of Technology
Institute Block 1: 28 hours per week
Institute Block 2: 28 hours per week
Contact Hours while On The Job
On average 4 hours per week
These industrial electrical systems include electrical power facilities & distribution boards, electrical machines & motor controls, networked industrial control systems (PLCs/SCADA), pneumatic actuated equipment, process & instrumentation (P&I) sensors/actuators, protection systems, industrial facilities & energy systems, production monitoring & tracking and any other electrical systems relevant to the industry.
Entry Requirements
Applications to the programme can only be submitted by registered Employers.
The programme is primarily designed for qualified electricians who meet the entry criteria below.
The entry qualification for the Apprenticeship can be demonstrated as follows:
- Holder of the Advanced Certificate (Level 6) in Craft (Electrical)
- Holder of the Advanced Certificate (Level 6) in Craft (Electrical/Instrumentation) or Craft (Refrigeration)
- Holder of the LIT Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 6), or a cognate Level 6 Electrical Certificate, with relevant industrial electrical experience
- Registered Electrician with qualifications (National Craft Certificate / Senior Trades) other than in (a) or (b) above, can apply for access through the LIT recognition of prior learning process
- Candidates with other technical /electrical qualifications equivalent to the LIT Level 6 Certificate in Electrical Technology and relevant industrial electrical experience can apply for access through the LIT recognition of prior learning process
For further information contact:
Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Tel: 061 293261
Email: [email protected]
Admissions Office
Tel: 061 293262 – 061 293851
Email: [email protected]
Apprentice ApplicationWhere the candidate has been approved by their employer they should complete an
Where the candidate has been approved by their employer they should complete an LIT ‘Undergraduate Advanced Entry Application Form’ with details of their prior qualifications and industrial experience. Completed forms should be emailed to:
[email protected] and copied to [email protected]
Application forms available from the LIT Admissions office.
Electronic copies of transcripts of qualifications obtained prior to the current year must be submitted with the application form. If the candidate is presenting a foreign qualification (i.e., a qualification which has been made by a recognised body outside of Ireland and the UK) they must firstly gain QQI Validation before LIT can process your application. (Email: [email protected]). Candidates must meet the requirements of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0, or equivalent.
Apprentice Registration
Apprentices from a registered employer, whose application has been approved by LIT, can apply for statutory apprenticeship registration with SOLAS. In conjunction with the training advisor, the Employer and Apprentice must complete the ‘Apprentice Registration Form’ (TSS-8i-F2/V7). The apprentice will receive written confirmation of their registration within 28 days along with arrangements for a mandatory apprenticeship briefing session.
For more information and how to register click here.
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