ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme

ESB Networks DAC serves 2.3 million domestic and business customers in Ireland providing a safe and reliable electricity supply.

The ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme provides you with:

• Both on-the-job and classroom-based learning
• Dynamic work experience, working both indoors and outdoors
• You will learn a variety of electrical and practical skills and
• A QQI Advanced Level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate with a world-class Utility Company

What an ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship consists of:

The Electrical Apprenticeship is SOLAS standards-based, consisting of 208 weeks / 4-year duration.

During the 4 years, there are 7 SOLAS Phases and ESB Networks Off Job Training:

• Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on-the-job, gaining experience while working closely with a qualified Network Technician on site.
• SOLAS Phases 2, 4 and 6 are off-the-job training modules. These phases take place in a SOLAS Training Centre and TU (former IT) Colleges.
• 24 weeks of ESB Networks off-the-job training takes place in the ESB Networks Training Centre (Portlaoise).

Educational Requirements:

Candidates must be 17 years of age or older before the 1st June 2026 and have obtained the followingminimum standards at the time of applying:

• Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement – 5 Achieved grades or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects.
• Junior Certificate – Grade D or higher Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects.
• Leaving Certificate Applied - 120 or more Credits.
• Vocational Leaving Certificate – 5 grades D’s or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects.
• Leaving Certificate – 5 grade O6 or higher (formerly 3 Leaving cert grade D or higher) in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects (H7 is not accepted as equivalent to O3 for this Campaign, a candidate must have a minimum of 40% in required subject either in higher or ordinary level)
• FETAC/QQI Level 3 Major Awards – Minimum 6 modules which include
• FETAC/QQI Level 4 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules.
• FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules.

Science* can be replaced by Technology, Art, Craft & Design, Technical Graphics, Metalwork, Material Technology (Wood) Design Communication Graphics, Construction, Engineering, Home Economics, Ag Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry