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Tipperary ETB’s Tipperary FET College supports employers and apprenticeships by providing apprenticeship training at our modern, well-equipped training centres.

An apprenticeship is a programme of structured education and training which combines learning in the workplace with learning in an education or training centre.

An apprenticeship is a dual system of learning which is a combination of on-the-job employer-based training and off-the-job training based in recognised training centres, including Tipperary FET College.

An apprenticeship leads to a qualification, nationally and internationally recognised, on the National Framework of Qualifications from Levels 5–10.

Apprenticeships at Tipperary FET College

At Tipperary FET College, we provide a wide range of apprenticeship training opportunities, allowing you to earn and learn at the same time.

On completion of this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified electrician, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical.

You may then choose to either work as an electrician with a range of employers or work in a self-employed capacity.

Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, owners of businesses, teachers and instructors amongst others.

 

electronics workshop with work benches and two menOn completion of this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified electronic security systems installer, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electronic Security Systems.

You may then choose to work as electronic security systems installer in the security installation industry working on integrated security systems.

Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as managers, owners of businesses and instructors amongst others.

 

 

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On completion of this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified plumber, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Plumbing.

You may then choose to work as a self-employed plumber in private dwellings, or as a contractor in industrial and commercial buildings.

Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, owners of businesses, teachers and instructors.

 

 

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engine in workshopWith this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified construction plant fitter, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Construction Plant Fitting.

You may then choose to either work as a construction plant fitter in the construction and engineering industries.

Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, self-employed business owners, technical trainers, instructors, lecturers, teachers amongst others.

group of people with commis chef being awarded a certificateWith this two-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified commis chef, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts.

You may then choose to work as a commis chef in the tourism and hospitality industry in Ireland or internationally. You may also use the qualification to progress to the Chef de Partie Apprenticeship at QQI level 7.

 

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With this three-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified hairdresser, with a QQI Level 6 Qualification in Hairdressing.

You may then choose to work as a hairdresser in the hairdressing industry.

 

 

 

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Large group of people posing for photograph, some holding prospectusOn completion of this two-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified sales specialist, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sales.

You may then choose to work as a sales specialist in a broad range of industries from pharmaceuticals, communications, entertainment, financial services, motor, agriculture and more. You may also use the qualification to progress within the sector and/or to higher education programmes.

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Newly qualified apprentices and Tipperary FET College staff at their graduation ceremony at Hotel Minella in October 2024.

Newly qualified apprentices and Tipperary FET College staff at their graduation ceremony at Hotel Minella in October 2024.

Testimonials

Take a look at some of the interesting stories of Tipperary ETB apprentices who mixed in-class learning with on-the-job experience.

A former post-primary school student of Scoil Ruáin in Killenaule, Dylan Lee has enjoyed an interesting apprenticeship journey taking in Waterford, Cork, Limerick as well as his on-the-job experience here in Tipperary.

Take a listen to the Moyglass man’s story, if you want to find out more about the advantages of doing an apprenticeship. Thanks to Dylan for sharing his story at the most recent National Apprenticeship Awards, hosted by Tipperary ETB in Clonmel in 2024.

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