Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 April 2012
72 Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of apprenticeship training places currently on offer by FÁS; the breakdown of the types of training apprenticeships on offer and the take up of such apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20665/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Standards Based Apprenticeship Programme is a demand led alternance training and education programme for employed apprentices.
I understand that based on previous years' experience, the anticipated total apprenticeship registration in 2012 is expected to be approximately 1,200.
The number of apprentices who have been registered by employers by trade in the three months to 31/3/2012 is 389 — see Appendix 1 by Family of Trade Group.
|
Family of Trade Groups |
Registration YTD 31/3/2012 |
|
Construction |
|
|
Brick and Stonelaying |
2 |
|
Cabinetmaking |
0 |
|
Carpentry and Joinery |
24 |
|
Floor and Wall Tiling |
1 |
|
Painting and Decorating |
3 |
|
Plastering |
3 |
|
Plumbing |
21 |
|
Wood Machining |
0 |
|
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing |
4 |
|
Total: |
58 |
|
Electrical |
|
|
Aircraft Mechanics |
0 |
|
Electrical |
118 |
|
Electrical Instrumentation |
3 |
|
Electronic Security Systems |
2 |
|
Instrumentation |
0 |
|
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
10 |
|
Total: |
133 |
|
Engineering |
|
|
Mechanical Engineering and Maintenance Fitting (M.A.M.F) |
56 |
|
Farriery |
2 |
|
Industrial Insulation |
1 |
|
Metal Fabrication |
40 |
|
Sheet Metalworking |
1 |
|
Toolmaking |
5 |
|
Total: |
105 |
|
Motor |
|
|
Agricultural Mechanics |
7 |
|
Construction Plant Fitting |
15 |
|
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics |
7 |
|
Motor Mechanics |
60 |
|
Vehicle Body Repairs |
4 |
|
Total: |
93 |
|
Printing |
|
|
Print Media |
0 |
|
Total: |
0 |
|
Overall Total |
389 |
