Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
812. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if experience providing on-the-job training to apprentices qualifies towards teaching and training experience if a tradesperson wishes to pursue a career as an off-the-job instructor of apprentices; the qualification required for off-the-job instructor of apprentices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41638/21]
View answerApplicants for off-the-job training instructors in any of the 25 craft apprenticeships should possess a National Craft Certificate or equivalent, together with a minimum of three years relevant post qualification apprenticeship experience. As it is a competitive process, previous experience in training, instructing or teaching is also required.
Additional requirements vary depending on the needs of the individual training centres/institutions who may stipulate additional requirements in order to find the best suited candidate for the position.
