Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
291. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the occupations, trades or professions for which there are new apprenticeships being developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22417/16]
View answer292. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the timeframe for the establishment of a new apprenticeship; the details of the apprenticeships that are at various stages of development within his Department; the timeframe involved to bring these on stream; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22418/16]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 291 and 292 together.
In January 2015, the Apprenticeship Council formally invited proposals for new apprenticeship programmes from consortia of enterprise, professional bodies and education and training providers. Over 80 separate proposals were received following strong engagement with stakeholders by the Department of Education and Skills, the Apprenticeship Council, SOLAS and HEA, as well as other relevant Departments and Agencies.
The Council assigned category 1 status to 25 proposals which were deemed to be at an advanced stage of design, planning and collaboration between education and industry and ready to enter a detailed development phase. The Council is working closely with the proposers of these new apprenticeships with a view to developing them into sustainable apprenticeships that can be delivered on a nationwide basis. A list of the 25 category 1 proposals are attached.
Up to ten of these proposals will be in a position to move to enrolment in 2016. The programmes identified have a good spread in both duration and level on the National Framework of Qualifications and have the potential to create up to 500 registrations in 2016. The programmes identified are as follows: Accounting Technician, International Financial Services (IFS) Associate Professional, IFS Specialist, IFS Advanced Specialist, Industrial Electrical Engineer, Insurance Practitioner, OEM Engineer, HGV Driver, Baker and Commis Chef. The bulk of the remaining category one proposals will enrol during 2017.
Category 1 Proposals
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Apprenticeship Title |
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Accounting Technician |
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Butchery and Fresh Food Retail |
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OEM Technician |
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Travel Professional |
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Advanced Craft Welder |
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Craft Welder |
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Telecommunications Field Technician |
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Network Engineering |
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Software Developer |
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International Financial Services (IFS) Generalist |
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IFS Advanced Specialist |
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IFS Specialist |
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Baker |
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Manufacturing Engineer |
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Manufacturing Technician |
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HGV Driver |
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Sous Chef |
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Chef de Partie |
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Commis Chef (2 proposals but now merged) |
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Executive Chef |
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Industrial Electrical Engineer |
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Warehouse and Distribution Operative |
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Polymer Processing Technician |
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Insurance Practitioner |
