Traineeship
What is a Traineeship?
Traineeships are short, structured training programmes which combine learning in an education and training setting as well as learning in the workplace in partnership with employers. A Traineeship can provide you with an opportunity to develop cutting edge skills and on-the-job knowledge, enhancing your career options and improving your employability.
What is a Traineeship?
Traineeships are short, structured training programmes which combine learning in an education and training setting as well as learning in the workplace in partnership with employers. A Traineeship can provide you with an opportunity to develop cutting edge skills and on-the-job knowledge, enhancing your career options and improving your employability.
Am I Eligible?
Traineeships are free to access and open to potential participants of all ages and backgrounds including school leavers, older learners, and those in, or seeking employment.
Applicants must be residents of the state, with eligibility for Further Education and Training.
AMTCE Traineeships
The AMTCE, in partnership with FIT (Fastrack into Technology), and supported by Intel, are currently running two QQI L6 Advanced Manufacturing Technician Traineeships. These traineeship programmes will position learners to pursue a challenging and rewarding career as a manufacturing technician. On completion, they will have the skills to work on teams across mechanical, electrical, electronic, automation and robotic systems.
These programmes are 48 weeks in duration, delivered over 51 weeks to allow for holidays. The programmes are delivered on a full-time basis, Monday-Friday, 9am to 4.15pm. Both programmes are delivered under the Traineeship model, with 30% of the training “on-the-job”, satisfied within these programmes as a 12 week work placement module. Successful learners can become more competitive in the employment market, or can confidently progress on to further and higher education.
AMTCE Traineeships
The AMTCE, in partnership with FIT (Fastrack into Technology), and supported by Intel, are currently running two QQI L6 Advanced Manufacturing Technician Traineeships. These traineeship programmes will position learners to pursue a challenging and rewarding career as a manufacturing technician. On completion, they will have the skills to work on teams across mechanical, electrical, electronic, and robotic disciplines.
These programmes are 48 weeks in duration, delivered over 51 weeks to allow for holidays. The programmes are delivered on a full-time basis, Monday-Friday, 9am to 4.15pm. Both programmes are delivered under the Traineeship model, with 30% of the training “on-the-job”, satisfied within these programmes as a 12 week work placement module. Successful learners can become more competitive in the employment market, or can confidently progress on to further and higher education.
L6 Advanced Manufacturing Technician - Pneumatics
QQI Award
- Electrical Principles
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Preventative Maintenance
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Industrial Pneumatic Systems
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Maths for Information Technology
City & Guilds Award
- Computer automated and robotic Systems Principles and Controls
L6 Advanced Manufacturing Technician- Electronics
QQI Award
- Electrical Principles
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Electronics
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Maths for Information Technology
City & Guilds Award
- Computer automated and robotic Systems Principles and Controls
Learner Profile
- Over 18 years
- Have a competent level of spoken and written English.
- Must have numerate literacy with the capacity to learn new skills and absorb varied product knowledge.
- A problem solver with the capacity to work as a member of a team and to communicate clearly with others.
- Good hand-to-eye coordination, mechanical aptitude and visual acuity is important.
- Demonstrate a level of personal motivation,
- have an interest in Electrical, Electronic and/or Mechanical systems
- A clear desire to work in the field of equipment maintenance.
Learner Stories
Traineeship Allowances
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Eligibility to participate in a Traineeship programme includes people who are in receipt of any of the following payments: Jobseekers Benefit Those in receipt of one of these payments may be eligible to retain their payment while participating in a traineeship. Prospective participants who fulfil these criteria are referred by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) to Louth Meath Education & Training Board (LMETB) and receive a training allowance for the duration of their training. |
Information for Employers
Traineeships are developed and delivered by your local Education and Training Board (ETB) who work in partnership with industry representatives and employers to identify skills gaps and future skills needs in the local workforce. Traineeships can give employers access to a pipeline of learners who are developing cutting edge skills and gaining on-the-job experience in relevant sectors. By tailoring courses to meet local needs, traineeships can improve employment outcomes for the trainees and increase retention and productivity for employers.
For more information on providing work placements for existing and future trainees register your interest here