The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
Currently Active Apprenticeships 2017 *
Apprenticeship
|
NFQ Level
|
Duration
|
|
|
CONSTRUCTION (7)
|
Brick and Stonelaying
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Carpentry and Joinery
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Painting and Decorating
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Plastering ***
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Plumbing
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Stonecutting and Stonemasonry
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
|
|
ELECTRICAL (6)
|
Aircraft Mechanics
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Electrical
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Electrical Instrumentation
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Electronic Security Systems
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Instrumentation
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
|
|
ENGINEERING (11)
|
Farriery
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Industrial Electrical Engineering
|
Level 7
|
2 Years
|
Industrial Insulation
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Manufacturing Engineering
|
Level 7
|
3 Years
|
Manufacturing Technology
|
Level 6
|
2 Years
|
Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Metal Fabrication
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Pipefitting
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Polymer Processing Technology
|
Level 7
|
3 Years
|
Sheet Metalworking
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Toolmaking
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
|
|
FINANCE (1)
|
Insurance Practice
|
Level 8
|
3 Years
|
|
|
MOTOR (5)
|
Agricultural Mechanics
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Construction Plant Fitting
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Motor Mechanics
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
Vehicle Body Repairs
|
Level 6
|
4 Years
|
* A further 10 new apprenticeships are planned to commence in 2017 in various sectors including Hospitality, Accounting and Financial Services.