Apprenticeship Training Programme

Phase 1: With Employer

Induction Training The Craft of
Introduction to Health & Safety Training
Introduction to Tools & Equipment
Introduction to Basic Skills Electrical
Phase 2: Delivered in Training Centre (27 weeks)
Course Content:
Instrumentation
Induction
Installation Techniques Measurement - Pressure
Measurement - Flow
Measurement - Level
Measurement - Temperature
Automatic Control
Related Theory For further information please contact your
Phase 3: With Employer local Education & Training Board Training Centre
Work Based Assessments or log onto www.SOLAS.ie
Phase 4: Delivered in Educational Colleges (21 weeks)
Course Content:
Electricity, Motors & Motor Control Power Distribution
Hazardous Environments
Electronics
Measurements
Final Control Elements
Automatic Control
Related Theory

Phase 5: With Employer

Work Based Assessments

Phase 6: Delivered in Educational Colleges (11 weeks)

Course Content:
Electricity & Motor Speed Control Measurement
Switchboards & Switch Gear
Electronics
Communications Systems
Related Theory

Phase 7: With Employer

Work Based Assessments

The overall duration of this apprenticeship is a minimum

of 4 years provided all phases are successfully completed.
On successful completion of the programme the learner
is awarded a Level 6 Advanced Certificate
Craft – Electrical Instrumentation
Overview Aspects of Work Opportunities
The Electrical Instrumentation craftsperson is concerned Opportunities arise from time-to-time for promotion to
Learning new practical skills
with the installation, commissioning, testing and supervisor level. Many people use an apprenticeship as
maintenance of electrical wiring systems and services; Working with electricity or electronics
a first step in proceeding to such occupations as
electrical plant and control equipment; process monitoring Being responsible for controlling or adjusting instructors, teachers, training advisers, managers and
and control systems. Modern process plant includes equipment owners of businesses.
electrical, electro-mechanical, electro-pneumatic, electronic Learning and developing new craft-related skills,
and microprocessor based systems. In order to function Where apprentices and crafts persons have the
knowledge and competence
effectively and efficiently, the Electrical Instrumentation necessary ability, initiative and basic qualifications,
Understanding and using physics opportunities are available for advancement. These
craftsperson must have a broad base of technical
knowledge complementary to information gathering and Using mathematics to solve technical or include advanced technological and management
analytical skills. scientific problems courses which are available in Institutes of Technology,
Learning how machines work schools of management, professional institutes, etc.
Electrical Instrumentation craftspersons are employed in
Understanding technical drawings and diagrams People anxious to advance themselves in their careers
the following areas are advised to discover for themselves what
Work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
opportunities are available.
Installation of electrical equipment and wiring systems.
Being accurate with numbers in counting,
Maintenance of motors and motor control systems measuring and arithmetic

Installation of measurement and control equipment in

Practical skills and theoretical knowledge Educational Requirements
Keeping accurate records of all calibrations or The minimum age at which the employment of an
pharmaceutical, food and other industries. reports apprentice may commence is 16 years of age.
Maintenance of the instrumentation equipment in Being well-organised and careful with practical
The minimum educational requirements are:
these industries. tasks
Being interested in manufacturing or processing 1. Grade D in five subjects in the Department of
Sales of instrumentation equipment. industries Education & Science Junior Certificate
Examination or an approved equivalent,
Taking responsibility for own learning, including
the allocation of study time or
Work activities 2. The successful completion of an approved Pre-
The work of electrical instrumentation craftworkers Apprenticeship course
involves the maintenance and repair of all instruments
used in the measurement and control of process Personal qualities and Skills or
variables (e.g. in mechanical or electrical services to You need to be able to read, understand and analyse 3. Three
Threeyears’
years’work
workexperience
experiencegained
gained over
over sixteen
sixteen
measure the temperature, pressure and flow, as engineering drawings. Good number skills are years of age in a relevant designated industrial
years of age in a relevant designated industrial
appropriate, of electricity, water, steam, gas, air or oil). important to make precise measurements and make activity as An Fóras shall deem acceptable
The work also involves the mechanical or electrical calculations. activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable
repair of indicators, controllers, recorders and flow A practical approach to problem-solving is necessary. You must obtain a job as an apprentice in your chosen
You must obtain a job as an apprentice in your chosen
meters. You need to work logically and plan your work. occupation. Your employer must be approved by FÁS
occupation.
and Youryou
must register employer must be approved
as an apprentice within to train
2 weeks
Co-ordination and hand skills are important for using a of recruitment.
apprentices and must register you as an apprentice within
wide range of machine tools, hand tools and other
equipment. In2certain
weeks of recruitment.
crafts, apprenticeship applicants are required
to pass a colour vision test approved by FÁS.
In certain crafts, apprenticeship applicants are required
to pass a colour vision test approved by SOLAS.