Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 January 2013
288. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a person can work as part of an apprenticeship to obtain a trade and qualifications for a company in Northern Ireland where the company is carrying out works on projects here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4190/13]
View answerThis is a day to day operational matter for FAS who have responsibility for the operation of the Standards Based Apprenticeship Programme. I understand from FAS that the following is a Schedule of Requirements for companies outside the jurisdiction to register apprentices:
- The employer provides evidence of being tax compliant with the taxation requirements of the Irish State Exchequer and provides a Revenue Employer Registration Number.
- The employer has a Registered Office in the State; a site office is not an acceptable alternative.
- The employer provides the full details of the employer's representative within the State jurisdiction with the overall responsibility for the apprentice(s).
- The employer provides evidence of issuing a direct employment contract for the intended apprentice(s); sub-contract arrangements will not suffice for potential approval.
- The employer has the capability to provide access for the apprentice to the range of work specified in the curriculum for the on-the-job phases of the apprenticeship specified within the jurisdiction of the State.
- The employer's ability to provide access for the apprentices to the equipment and special tools specified in the curriculum for the on-the-job phases of the apprenticeship specified.
- The employer's ability to provide a suitably qualified and experienced craftsperson within the jurisdiction of the State to supervise the training and the work of the apprentice during the on-the-job phases of the apprenticeship specified.
- The employer's ability to provide a suitable person within the jurisdiction of the State who is approved by FÁS or is suitable for approval by FÁS to act as a workplace assessor with responsibility for administering, recording and processing assessment checklists and the on-the-job schedules for the specified apprenticeship.
