Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Question:332. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the training courses currently available for enlisted personnel wishing to learn a trade while serving in the military. [21016/17]
View answerWednesday, 3 May 2017
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Trades are advertised within the Defence Forces in accordance with the needs of the organisation. The following is a consolidated list of trades that can be undertaken by members of the Defence Forces under the Apprenticeships and Trainee Technician Schemes:
Engineers Apprentice Scheme
- Draughtsman
- Civil Engineer Architectural Technician
- Electrician
- Carpenter
- Construction Plant Fitter
- Plumber
- Block Layer
- Plasterer
- Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
- Metal Fabricator
- Heavy Plant Operator
- Communication and Information Services Technician
CIS Trainee Technician Scheme
- Communication and Information Services Technician
Ordnance Trainee Technician Scheme
- Armament Artificer Instrumentation
- Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting
Transport Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Trainee Technician Scheme
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Trainee Technician Scheme
Air Corps Apprentice Scheme
- Aircraft Technician
- Avionics Technician
Naval Service Apprentice Scheme
- Engine Room Artificer
- Electrical Artificer
- Hull Artificer
- Computer Information Systems Technician
Defence Forces School of Catering Scheme
- Professional Cookery
Although Defence Forces’ schemes provide for the running of the above mentioned courses, they may not all be currently ongoing. The running of courses for certain trades/skills is subject to the identified needs of the organisation.