Civil Engineering Apprentice

JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be required to complete workplace learning in an apprenticeship engineering position within Monaghan County Council.

They will also be required to attend off site training at a recognised college they will be assigned through SOLAS throughout their qualification.

On completion of the apprenticeship programme the successful candidate will have experience in the following areas: Engineering Practices, Mathematic & Scientific Techniques, Information Technology, Design & Development and Business Information.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Amongst other things, an apprentice Civil Engineer will be able to:

• Exercise technical judgement at an appropriate level and maintain accurate records.

• Apply suitable mathematical techniques to solve well-defined problems in civil engineering and present the solution in an appropriate form.

• Use test and measurement instrumentation applicable to civil engineering (materials test equipment, Total Station, GPS etc.).

• Use industry standard software tools to gather data, solve well-defined civil engineering problems and display the result, (AutoCAD/BIM/Revit etc).

• Communicate well-defined technical matters effectively to other technical personnel and liaise with other third parties.

• Give direction to others and manage material and machine resources.

• Understand the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment.

• Accept and exercise personal and professional responsibility.

• Exercise and apply time management.

• Create and apply safe working practices (in line with current Safety and Health Legislation).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST

Apprentice in Civil Engineering

1. Character:

Each candidate must be of good character.

2. Health:

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Age:

Each candidate must be over 18 years of age on or before 31st August 2025

4. Essential Education, Training, Experience etc:

Each candidate, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for this Apprenticeship must meet one of the following three criteria: -

(a) Hold a QQI Level 5 (Leaving Certificate or equivalent ) qualification

Achieved a minimum of 5 grades O6/H7 or higher Leaving Certificate subjects

The applicant must also satisfy the maths requirement as outlined below:

• H7 in Higher Level Mathematics, or

• O6 in Ordinary Level Mathematics, or

• F2 in Foundation Mathematics.

OR

(b) FETAC Awards and Entry

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC to this programme is a full cognate FETAC (Level 5) award or higher to include distinction grades in at least three components. A full FETAC Level 5 major award will have a minimum credit value of 120. Component awards, or achievement of less than 120 credits, do not constitute a full award. Applicants will be expected to include a specific maths module within their FE award or to have achieved the minimum Maths requirement in the Leaving Cert. Applicants with QQI awards at Level 6 or higher may be considered for advanced entry, i.e. into Year 2 in a cognate area.

OR

(c) Mature Students

Mature applicants (defined as who are over 23 on January 1st of the year of entry), do not require the above minimum entry requirements and acceptance will be based on experiential learning, commitment to course objectives and an interview. Mature students will be assessed in interview using the form and guide available from the programme team.

Exemptions:

Atlantic Technological University may consider exemptions for previously unassessed modules or qualifications under their marks and standards policy. All learners will be provided with appropriate information in relation to the procedure for RPCL (recognised prior certified learning) on their acceptance for a place as appropriate. All exemptions must be agreed prior to commencement on the apprenticeship.

Documentary Evidence:

Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. Failure to provide details and upload proof of essential educational qualifications with your application form will deem you ineligible for this competition.

1.               Desirable Criteria

Applicants should have:

• An interest in Civil Engineering and the built environment
• An interest in Mathematics and problem solving
• Solid Literacy, verbal, and numeracy skills
• Ability to plan and prepare work
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good Computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

2.               Citizenship:

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

(a)         A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or

(b)        A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

(c)         A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

(d)        A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa: or

(e)         A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State because of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or

(f)          A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

3.               Travel Responsibilities

The Apprentice will be required to attend scheduled in-person training days at college. The Apprentice will be expected to make their own travel arrangements to and from college on these days.

4.               Student Registration Fee

The apprentice is obliged to pay an annual student registration charge for each year of study. The current charge is €1200 (discounted rate) annually which can be paid by the student (or the employer on their behalf if they wish). Please note that the fee may change from time to time based on instruction from HEA, Dept. of Education and Skills or other state agencies.

5.               Competencies/skills:

Key Competencies for the post are:

Knowledge and Understanding

• Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of Local Government
• Understands the role of an Apprentice Civil Engineering
• Understanding of health and safety
• Experience of compiling, preparing, and presenting reports, presentations, correspondence etc.

Delivering Results

• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and contribute to successful solutions.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and implement instructions as part of a team and under direct supervision.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use Council resources effectively.
• Demonstrates the ability to deliver quality work and/or services to prescribed deadlines.

Personal Effectiveness

• Demonstrates an understanding of how their skills and knowledge can contribute positively to the efficient delivery of services to the team and citizen.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with a variety of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain consistent effort when working to deadlines and can demonstrate resilience when setbacks are encountered.
• Demonstrates high levels of initiative, can take ownership of assigned tasks and is self-motivated and self-sufficient.

Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post.

Candidates, if successful, will not be appointed to the position of Apprentice in Civil Engineering unless they:

• agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed;
• are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position.

Monaghan County Council reserves the right to, at any time, assign an employee to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future.

PRINCIPAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Competition:

Monaghan County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel form which permanent and temporary vacancies for the post of Apprentice in Civil Engineering shall be filled. The post(s) shall be wholetime, permanent and pensionable.

The post holder shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an employee of a local authority, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an employee of a local authority or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of the local authority, or which might be inconsistent with the discharge of his/her duties as a local authority employee.

Salary:

The salary shall be fully inclusive and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

The current salary for Level 6 civil engineering apprentices is €526.97 per week.

The current salary for Level 7 civil engineering apprentices is €576.05 per week.

Superannuation:

A person who becomes a pensionable employee of the Local Authority will be required in respect of their Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the appropriate rate.

Annual Leave:

Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working time Act, 1997.

Apprenticeship programme delivery:

Apprentices will be trained and assessed both on and off the job.

On the Job training will be carried out with the support of their industry mentor and will include:

•                             Apprentice Workplace Logbook

•                             Case Studies

•                             Technical Projects

•                             HR Performance Reviews

Off the Job training will include:

•         1 week residential (week one)– Project based learning at the start of the academic year at ATU Sligo

•         Lectures delivered online on 1 full day (8hrs) per week.

•         Apprentices will attend campus on 1 additional day (Friday) per month to carry out Labs/ workshops which are held in Sligo.

Further details on this Apprenticeship programme can be found within Solas Generation Apprenticeship – Engineering brochure attached or on

 

Note - Canvassing:

Applicants are reminded that any attempt by themselves or by any persons acting on their behalf directly or indirectly by means of written communication or otherwise to canvass or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour any officer of the County Council or persons nominated by the Chief Executive to interview or examine applicants, will automatically disqualify the applicant for the position they are seeking