What is a Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship?
The manufacturing Apprenticeships are an ‘earn and learn’ higher certificate and degree programmes that combine on-the-job training with academic study.
These two and three-year programmes lead to a level 6 Higher Cert and a level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in manufacturing engineering from your local University. You’ll learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary for a successful career in manufacturing and beyond. You’ll also earn a salary as you study – so what are you waiting for?

Do you want to receive a higher cert or a degree without going down the university route?

Working in another industry and looking to get started in the manufacturing industry?

Working in industry and would like to progress your career with your current or a new employer?
What you need to know

You will be awarded a Higher Certificate or a Bachelor of Engineering degree

You will study through a blend of lectures, quizzes, discussions, projects and process studies

You will study through a blend of lectures, quizzes, discussions, projects and process studies

An annual apprentice registration fee of €1,500 applies
How do I get involved?
- You can approach a company requesting them to sponsor your apprenticeship
Who is hiring?
- Whether you're home grown, multinational, big or small, Ibec membership can help your business succeed.
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