FAQ

Summer intake

There is a summer intake each year for the Mfg Eng apprenticeships in three of the regions, starting in Mid-July with the 6 week INITIAL Industry block and college cycle to follow in Sept in: 

1. Galway in Atlantic Technological University, Galway (Level 6 & Level 7 apprenticeship delivered)

2. Cork, in Munster Technological University (Level 6 & Level 7)

3. Limerick, in Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) formerly LIT (Level 6 only)

Autumn intake

There is an Autumn intake each year for the Manufacturing Engineering apprenticeships in three of the regions, starting in early Nov with the 6 week INITIAL Industry bock and college cycle to follow in January. 

1. Sligo in Atlantic Technological University, Sligo (Level 6 & 7)

2. Limerick, in Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) formerly LIT (Level 6 only)

3. Cork, in Munster Technological University

4. Galway in Atlantic Technological University, Galway (Level 6 & Level 7 apprenticeship delivered)

The national QQI award for the successful completion of the manufacturing programmes is issued by the coordinating provider’. i.e. The Technological University.

The 2 year level 6 manufacturing apprentice will receive a Higher Certificate of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (apprenticeship) The 3 year level 7 manufacturing apprentice will receive a Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (apprenticeship) .

The manufacturing apprenticeships is a collaboration between apprentice, employer, government, tuition provider and the Apprenticeship Alliance.