I understand that FÁS can only accept on-the-job assessments from approved companies and will not approve an apprentice to complete on-the-job phases of his/her apprenticeship with a company operating overseas unless the company has a registered office in the Republic of Ireland and has been assessed and approved by FÁS. However, in limited circumstances, apprentices who emigrate after completing all 7 phases of their apprenticeships, but who have not completed 4 years in employment with a FÁS approved employer as required for apprenticeship certification, can submit an application to FAS under the "Recognition of Prior Learning" initiative for recognition of trade related employment overseas.