Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2021
471. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he is considering offering accredited apprenticeships for tiling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62620/21]
View answerApprenticeship is a demand driven educational and training programme which aims to develop the skills of an apprentice in order to meet the needs of industry and the labour market. Consequently, the number of apprentices being registered is determined by employers in the sector.
While there is no current apprenticeship dedicated to tiling. Floor and wall tiling is included as a module in the Plastering Apprenticeship. More information in relation to this apprenticeship and the other 61 apprenticeships which are currently available can found on www.apprenticeship.ie.
The development of new apprenticeships is employer-led and it is open to employers to work with education and training providers to develop new apprenticeships if there is sufficient demand from the sector. To be approved for development, proposals must be substantially different to existing apprenticeships in terms of course content. Full details on developing a new apprenticeships are available on www.apprenticeship.ie.
