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Apprenticeship Programmes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 April 2014

Wednesday, 9 April 2014

Questions (49)

Dara Calleary

Question:

49. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills the current number of apprenticeships here by class and by participant per each class; his views on whether there are a sufficient number of apprenticeship places available here; his plans to reform the number of places on offer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16835/14]

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This is a day to day operational matter for SOLAS. The statistical data requested by the Deputy is set out in the attachment to the question. It should be noted that apprenticeship is entirely demand-led with the State providing off-the-job training for all apprentices registered by approved employers.

The recently published Review of Apprenticeship Training in Ireland proposed a framework which provides scope for an expanded range of apprenticeships operating at any level of the National Framework of Qualifications, from Level 5 upwards. An independent review of apprenticeship training in Ireland was published in January. The review includes recommendations for change in the existing model as well as a number of detailed recommendations regarding the expansion of apprenticeship into other sectors.

My Department is currently undertaking a consultation process with stakeholders with regard to the implementation of the review group's recommendations. An implementation plan is expected to be finalised by the middle of the year.

Apprentice Registrations by Trade and Family Mar-14

-

Jan-14

Feb-14

Mar-14

-

YTD

YTD

YTD

Trades

-

-

-

CONSTRUCTION 

-

-

-

Brick & Stonelaying

0

2

1

Cabinetmaking

0

0

0

Carpentry & Joinery

9

10

13

Floor & Wall Tiling

0

0

0

Painting & Decorating

0

0

1

Plastering

0

1

1

Plumbing

38

44

14

Wood Manufacturing & Finishing

0

2

1

Total

47

59

31

ELECTRICAL

-

-

-

Aircraft Mechanics

0

1

0

Electrical

81

72

77

Electrical Instrumentation

10

8

11

Electronic Security Systems

0

4

0

Instrumentation

0

1

0

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

5

6

3

Total

96

92

91

ENGINEERING

-

-

-

Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting

25

9

13

Farriery

0

0

0

Industrial Insulation

0

2

0

Metal Fabrication

14

13

14

Sheet Metalworking

3

1

4

Toolmaking

4

2

3

Total

46

27

34

MOTOR

-

-

-

Agricultural Mechanics

1

0

2

Construction Plant Fitting

14

4

1

Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

8

5

9

Motor Mechanics

17

31

24

Vehicle Body Repairs

2

1

2

Total

42

41

38

PRINTING

-

-

-

Print Media

1

0

0

Total

1

-  

-  

Grand Total

232

219

194

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