How to Apply to an Apprenticeship
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How to Apply
Trades & Apprenticeship courses are only available to current SOLAS registered apprentices.
Find out more by visiting the Generation Apprenticeship website, www.apprenticeship.ie
Entry Requirements
Apprentices must be employed in their chosen occupation by an employer who has been approved by SOLAS. The employer must register the apprentice with SOLAS within 2 weeks of recruitment.
Apprentices 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, employers may require additional minimum qualifications.
Where individuals do not meet the minimum requirements they may be registered as an apprentice by an employer if:
- They satisfactorily complete an approved preparatory training course and assessment interview. For information on these courses please contact your local Employment Services Office
OR
- Over 16 years of age with a minimum of three years relevant work experience. This work experience must be in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable.
In certain occupations, a vision test is required.
