Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2011
82 Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the arrangements that will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly who has 12 weeks’ work experience to complete before qualifying as a carpenter and has completed all the necessary education components of the FÁS apprenticeship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35237/11]
View answerI am informed by FÁS that in order to qualify as a Carpenter/Joiner craftsperson, an apprentice must be employed by a FÁS approved employer and complete all seven alternating on-the-job and off-the-job phases of their apprenticeship, which is a minimum of four years (208 weeks) in duration from the date of registration, as well as achieving the qualifying standard throughout their apprenticeship.
I understand that according to FÁS apprenticeship records, the person in question requires another 22 weeks, including Phase 7 in employment with a FÁS approved employer in order to qualify as a craftsperson.
The person in question would be strongly advised to contact his FÁS Training Adviser, Ms Shirley Moran, Mobile Number: 057 9324515, to discuss the options available to him. FÁS will make every effort to assist him in his efforts to complete his apprenticeship.
