Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 May 2017
397. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the new apprenticeship programmes that have been introduced in 2016 and to date in 2017; and the new apprenticeship programmes that are to be introduced in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. [20696/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra398. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education and Skills to set down the duration, National Framework of Qualifications level and partner educational or training institute of new apprenticeships introduced in 2016 and to date in 2017; and the number to be introduced in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. [20697/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 397 and 398 together.
The material sought by the Deputy is set out in the table.
During 2016, 2 new apprenticeship programmes got underway with the Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship commencing in September and the Industrial Electrical Engineer Apprenticeship in November. Following successful validation of their programmes, 3 additional apprenticeships will get underway shortly, including two manufacturing apprenticeships in the medical device area and a third in polymer processing. A further 10 new apprenticeships will commence in 2017 in various sectors including ICT, Accounting and Hospitality.
The recently published Action Plan to expand Apprenticeship and Traineeship in Ireland 2016 – 2020, sets out targets for new apprenticeships schemes in the period. This will see an additional 10 new apprenticeships in both 2018 and 2019 and a further five programmes in 2020.
In addition, the Apprenticeship Council will issue a new call for proposals later this week to refresh the pipeline of proposals already established through the first call.
|
Apprenticeship |
Duration |
NFQ Level |
Educational Partner |
|
Insurance Practice |
3 years |
Level 8 |
Sligo IT |
|
Industrial Electrical Engineer |
2 years |
Level 7 |
Limerick IT |
|
Manufacturing Technician |
2 years |
Level 6 |
Galway-Mayo IT |
|
Manufacturing Engineer |
3 years |
Level 7 |
Galway-Mayo IT |
|
Polymer Processing |
3 years |
Level 7 |
Athlone IT |
