Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017
166. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of active apprenticeships which lead to a qualification nationally recognised under the National Framework of Qualifications at any level from level five upwards in each of the years 2015 and 2016 and to date in 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22865/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy is set out in the following table.
Currently Active Apprenticeships 2017 *
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Apprenticeship |
NFQ Level |
Duration |
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CONSTRUCTION (7) |
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Brick and Stonelaying |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Carpentry and Joinery |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Painting and Decorating |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Plastering *** |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Plumbing |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Stonecutting and Stonemasonry |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
ELECTRICAL (6) |
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Aircraft Mechanics |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Electrical |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Electrical Instrumentation |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Electronic Security Systems |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Instrumentation |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
ENGINEERING (11) |
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|
Farriery |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Industrial Electrical Engineering |
Level 7 |
2 Years |
|
Industrial Insulation |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Manufacturing Engineering |
Level 7 |
3 Years |
|
Manufacturing Technology |
Level 6 |
2 Years |
|
Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Metal Fabrication |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Pipefitting |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Polymer Processing Technology |
Level 7 |
3 Years |
|
Sheet Metalworking |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Toolmaking |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
FINANCE (1) |
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Insurance Practice |
Level 8 |
3 Years |
|
MOTOR (5) |
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Agricultural Mechanics |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Construction Plant Fitting |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Motor Mechanics |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
|
Vehicle Body Repairs |
Level 6 |
4 Years |
* A further 10 new apprenticeships are planned to commence in 2017 in various sectors including Hospitality, Accounting and Financial Services.
