Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 October 2017
160. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills the new apprenticeship programmes that have been developed by the Apprenticeship Council to date; the new apprenticeships that are operational; the new apprenticeships that will be operational by year's end, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45319/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy in relation to the new apprenticeship programmes that have been developed is set out in the attached table.
In addition, further new apprenticeships are to be submitted for validation to Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) shortly and, subject to successful validation, it is expected that a further four new schemes will get underway later this year in various sectors including Engineering and Haulage.
|
Apprenticeship |
Year commenced |
|
Insurance Practice |
2016 |
|
Industrial Electrical Engineer |
2016 |
|
Polymer Processing Technology |
2017 |
|
Manufacturing Technology |
2017 |
|
Manufacturing Engineering |
2017 |
|
International Financial Services Associate |
2017 |
|
International Financial Services Specialist |
2017 |
|
Accounting Technician |
2017 |
|
Commis Chef |
Currently approving employers and recruitment of apprentices will commence shortly |
|
ICT (Network Engineer) |
Currently approving employers and recruitment of apprentices will commence shortly |
|
ICT (Software Developer) |
Currently approving employers and recruitment of apprentices will commence shortly |
