217 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of apprentice places available at each institute of technology and for each trade; the number of places filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5448/00]
Written Answers. - Institutes of Technology.
The latest information available from the institutes of technology indicates that they are currently catering for 147 groups of apprentices and that it is expected to increase this provision to 152 groups in the third term of this academic year. Details are given in a table which will be included in the Official Report. A group, which normally consists of 16 apprentices, attends the institute for a term, which for most trades is ten or 11 weeks and there are three terms in the academic year. On this basis 152 groups would equate to an annual capacity of nearly 7,300 apprentice places. Details are not available in my Department of the actual numbers of apprentices attending the courses. However, I understand from the institutes that most groups operate to full capacity. In a small number of cases places may be vacant where apprentices are unable to attend for personal or other reasons.
Skill/Trade Area |
Institute |
Number ofgroups inTerm 3 |
Brickwork |
D.I.T. |
2 |
Limerick |
1 |
|
Cork |
2 |
|
Waterford |
2 |
|
Plasterwork |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Cork |
1 |
|
Carpentry |
D.I.T. |
4 |
Cork |
6 |
|
Limerick |
2 |
|
Dundalk |
2 |
|
Tralee |
2 |
|
Sligo |
6 |
|
Dun Laoghaire VEC |
3 |
|
Cabinet Making |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Cork |
2 |
|
Electrical |
D.I.T. |
11 |
Cork |
7 |
|
Limerick |
6 |
|
Galway |
4 |
|
Dundalk |
4 |
|
Waterford |
4 |
|
Instrumentation |
Carlow |
2 |
Cork |
0 |
|
Sheetmetal |
D.I.T. |
2 |
Motor Mechanic |
D.I.T. |
2 |
Athlone |
1 |
|
Cork |
2 |
|
Limerick |
2 |
|
Galway |
2 |
|
Dundalk |
1 |
|
Waterford |
2 |
|
Mallow VEC |
1 |
|
Plumber |
D.I.T |
6 |
Cork |
6 |
|
Agri/Mechanic |
Tralee |
2 |
Construction PlantFitter |
D.I.T. |
2 |
Cork |
1 |
|
Vehicle Body Building |
D.I.T. |
2 |
Heavy VehicleMechanic |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Cork |
2 |
|
Metal Fabrication |
D.I.T. |
2 |
Cork |
7 |
|
Skill/Trade Area |
Institute |
Number ofgroups inTerm 3 |
Aircraft Mechanic |
D.I.T. |
5 |
Book Binder |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Fitter |
D.I.T. |
3 |
Cork |
3 |
|
Limerick |
3 |
|
Waterford |
3 |
|
Originator |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Painter Decorator |
D.I.T. |
2 |
Cork |
2 |
|
Printer |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Refrigeration |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Toolmaker |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Sligo |
4 |
|
Wood Machinist |
D.I.T. |
1 |
Overall Total |
152 |