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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: 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
Plumbing Apprentice
Profile of Craft Plumbing work involves the installation and maintenance of plumbing, heating and mechanical services on domestic, commercial and industrial projects, including houses, schools, hospitals, office blocks, apartment blocks, factories as well as pharmaceutical, chemical, food/drink processing facilities. These installations comprise of a wide range of services including pipefitting, welding, soldering on central heating systems, air handling systems, solar heating, hot and cold water supplies, sanitary appliances and sanitation systems, gas pipelines and appliances, compressed air, fire control, steam, chilled water systems and process pipework. At the end of the apprenticeship the Craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following: Core Skills • Use of plumbing tools and materials • Pipe fitting • Pipe bending • Inspection and testing of pipework • Fault diagnosis • Design/installation of central heating systems including: •solid fuel •gas •oil fired boilers •flues and ventilation •fuel storage and distribution • Design/installation of plumbing systems including: •mains water supply •water treatment •domestic and multi-storey hot and cold water supply •storage tanks, cylinders, calorifiers •sanitary appliances and discharge pipework and systems • Installation of: •gas appliances •fire fighting systems Specialist Skills Installation of: •underfloor heating •solar heating •steam heating •compressed air systems •vacuum systems •biomass heating •ground source heat pump heating •greywater systems • Commissioning and servicing: •boosted cold water systems •unvented hot water systems •boilers •burners •gas appliances •pumps • Knowledge of: •heating controls •air handling units and air conditioning systems •industrial and process gases and liquids
Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprentice
Transport Operations and Commercial Driving L6 Do you enjoy driving and are you reliable? If this sounds like you the Transport Operations and Commercial Driving apprenticeship could what you’re looking for. The Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship allows for entry into the Freight Distribution and haulage Sector, with a broad exposure to day to day operations. Apprentices are employed by a Business for the duration of the Programme (2 years) and will earn as they learn! As part of this full-time employment, Apprentices are released one day per week during College (26 weeks per annum) to attend Lectures in ATU Sligo. Typical tasks/responsibilities • Understand the rules of the road and the principles of driving safely • Be competent in the day-to-day driver/driving activities such as management of working time and tachographs, safe and secure loading, on road activities • Understand the mechanics of a vehicle and proposed future technologies • Ability to work and drive a rigid and/or articulated vehicles • Be competent in the processing and management of paperwork and administrative duties • Create a safe working environment for yourself and other employees by adhering to safety measures to prevent accident and complications that may arise during work • Understanding driving for work risk On successful completion of the proposed apprenticeship, a person in the occupation of Commercial Driver will have the following knowledge, skills and competencies: Core tasks/responsibilities of a professional driver: • Safe and secure loading • Weight management • Tachograph and working time • Competent and safe driving • Well versed in the regulatory requirements for national and international transport • Understand the importance of good customer care • Have analytical and systems knowledge to enable effective discharge of duties • Understand the principle of safe driving for work • Have a good understanding of the supply chain and the importance role of the distribution sector Knowledge • Understanding of the supply chain with particular focus on distribution of goods by road • Understanding the mechanics of vehicles and the regulations and requirements to have a commercial vehicle roadworthy at all times • Being aware of the technological advancements and the development of telematics systems Knowledge continued • Being a competent professional driver attaining the full commercial licence and driver CPC qualification • Understanding the importance of customer service for distribution & logistics and implementing its effective management • Management (communications, accounting, planning) • Information systems in a logistics context, the essentials in the use of ICT and as applied in the logistics industry and focused on data collection, exchanging and manipulation; e-business and e-commerce in the world-wide-web • Understanding the competencies required in national & international trade & customs environment. Review the role and function of customs in an era of international trade, globalisation, EU single market and Brexit • Understanding the legislation governing the operation of a commercial transport business including the roles of the key enforcement authorities such as An Garda Siochana, Health and Safety Authority and the Road Safety Authority Skills • Ability to drive safely and competently • Ability to understand the weight distribution requirements of a load • Ability to safely secure the cargo to the trailer of varying types: flatbeds, curtainsiders, box bodies etc. • Understand the basics of ECO driver training and improving fuel efficiencies • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to carry out a ‘driver walk around’ check of the vehicle in a competent manner • Communication skills and ability to work constructively with colleagues and clients • Understanding what actions to take in event of emergency situations such as tyre blow out, breakdown on a motorway or being involved in an accident • Recognise the advantages & disadvantages that alternative distribution/ warehousing configurations can provide • Ability to develop a range of technical approaches
Metal Fabrication Apprentice
First Year Apprentice Vacancy As a Welder Apprentice, you will learn and develop the skills required to become a proficient welder under the supervision of experienced welders and supervisors. This position provides on-the-job training, allowing you to assist in various welding projects while gaining hands-on experience in welding techniques, safety procedures, and the operation of welding equipment. The successful applicant will be trained at the Central premises as per the Solas apprenticeship programme and college attendance will also be required. Profile of Craft The Metal Fabricator’s job includes the reading of drawings, working with materials such as low carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and aluminium. The fabricator is involved in such industries as constructional steel, pressure vessel, tank and boiler manufacture, ship building and ship repair also general engineering. The skills required are wide and varied. They include skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials using different processes and assembly techniques. The Metal Fabricator will spend some time outdoors and may be required to work on heights. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Core Skills Use, care and safety on the following machines and equipment: • Guillotine • Press brake • Rolls • Ironworker • Mechanical saws • Drills • Cutting • Forming • Welding Operations involve mechanical and thermal cutting, marking, drilling,notching, bending, rolling, forming and welding using various materials Pattern development Parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods Specialist Skills • Oxy-fuel gas cutting and plasma cutting • Welding processes using: Oxy-fuel; MMA; MIG/MAG; TIG/TAG • Rolling, bending and forming various materials Generic Skills Workshop practice including: • Safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment • Marking out • Drilling • Tapping • Riveting Technical drawing: • Interpretation of first and third angle projections • Isometric, oblique and free hand sketching Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality systems • Safety
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Apprentice
We currently have apprentices and we are looking for more to expand our team, a vacancy has become available for a 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic to join the service and diagnostic team The successful candidate will complete their Heavy vehicle Mechanics apprenticeship in conjunction with SOLAS which involves both on and off the job training. On successful completion of this heavy vehicle Mechanics apprenticeship, the apprentice is awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in the Craft of heavy vehicle Mechanics. Requirements: · Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. · Excellent Time Keeping Skills · Excellent communication and customer service skills. · A very positive attitude and a genuine desire to fulfil a career as a heavy vehicle mechanic. · Self-motivation and hard driven . A full, valid driving licence or be working towards one . Applicants must be currently living in Ireland If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your availability and employment history together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Core Skills • Servicing: Carry out manufacturer’s service schedule. Complete a vehicle report form • Engine: Carry out compression tests. Remove/overhaul cylinder heads. Diagnose turbo charger faults and remove/repair and replace components • Diesel Fuel System: Remove/test and refit/replace injectors. Remove/ replace diesel injection components. Check exhaust emissions with smoke meter and diagnose faults. Remove/replace/time, fuel injection pumps. Remove/repair/ replace fuel lift pumps • Transmission: Remove/refit gearboxes. Diagnose faults in clutch, remove/ replace components. Remove/replace driveshaft joints and bearings • Suspension: Remove/replace suspension components • Wheels: Balance wheels and repair punctures • Bodywork: Remove/replace bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators. Repair/adjustment of mechanical and hydraulic types of cab tilting and locking devices. Fit safety crash barriers and reflector markings • Lights Remove/replace components and focus headlights Specialist Skills Brakes: Diagnose/rectify faults in ABS brakes. Diagnose faults in air assisted hydraulic and full air brake systems. Remove/replace and adjust system components • Engine: Carry out complete engine overhaul • Hydraulics: Overhauling and fitting tipping gear, tail lift and loading/ unloading crane equipment • Suspension: Diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatically and electronically controlled air suspension systems • Transmission: Diagnose faults in and overhaul gearboxes. Diagnose faults in and overhaul differential and hub-reduction units. Diagnose and rectify faults in pneumatically and electronically operated gear change, differential and inter axle locking mechanisms • Electrical Diagnose/rectify faults in electrical circuits using wiring diagrams and multimeter. Remove/refit vehicle entertainment systems. Install basic electrical equipment • Bodywork: Adjustment and overhaul/replacement of fifth wheel coupling and semi trailer king pin Common Skills • Metalwork: Basic bench fitting. Gas welding, brazing, cutting and arc welding • Brakes: Diagnose faults in hydraulic brakes system and remove/replace components • Steering: Check and adjust steering geometry. Remove/replace steering components (manual and power assisted type steering) • Engine: Remove/dismantle/reassemble and refit an engine. Diagnose faults in cooling system and remove/replace components • Electrical: Diagnose/rectify faults in starting and charging systems and remove/ replace components. Diagnose/rectify faults in heating systems and remove/replace components • Bodywork: Repair/adjustment of mechanical bodywork components e.g. door locks, windows and regulators Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning and organisation • Information gathering
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice
At CK Refrigeration, our mission is to deliver excellence in air conditioning and refrigeration through dedicated craftsmanship, innovation, and outstanding customer care. We're committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of skilled professionals by offering rewarding apprenticeships, continuous mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where talent and ambition thrive. Core Values: Work Ethics: We pride ourselves on outstanding workmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and consistently delivering reliable, high-quality solutions. Growth & Development: We invest in the continual advancement of our team, offering apprenticeships, training programmes, and clearly defined career paths to help individuals realise their full potential. Integrity & Trust: We foster a workplace built on honesty, transparency, and respect, earning trust through consistency and accountability. Teamwork & Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together, encouraging open communication and collaboration to achieve outstanding results for our customers and our team. Safety & Wellbeing: We prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and secure work environment. 6. Environmental Sustainability: We are committed to environmental responsibility, actively implementing sustainable practices and championing eco-friendly solutions Join CK refrigeration, and be part of a team dedicated to building your career and shaping the future of air conditioning and refrigeration excellence. Profile of Craft The job of Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Craftsperson concerns installation, service and maintenance of high, medium and low temperature refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Key aspects of the occupation include close control of temperature/humidity environmental conditions; supply/extraction/filtration of air conditioned heat pumps and energy management systems, storage of blood and medical items, cryogenics and electronic motor applications, At the end of the apprenticeship the Craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following: Core Skills Installation, service and maintenance of a broad range of high, medium and low temperature refrigeration equipment. Installation, service, maintenance of air conditioning systems and associated plant, ranging from split or remote type heatpumps to large capacity/tonnage chilled water machines. Safe handling and identification of refrigerants. Specialist Skills • Dedicated PLC controllers of large refrigeration plant. • BEMS networking of outstations and slave controllers within buildings to control HVAC plant • Industrial ammonia systems • Large centrifugal/screw machines • VRV systems (inverters). Clean room environments • Close control • Air balancing/distribution • Energy management heat recovery • Pack systems • Cascade systems Common Skills • Electrical trade • Power supplies • Motor control • PLC control systems • Safety/hardware interlocks • Wiring / terminating • Control protective devices Personal Skills • Initiative, adaptability • Work independently • Versatility • Communication skills • Customer relations awareness • Problem solving • Work under pressure/responsibility • Perseverance.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice
First Year Apprentice Vacancy Due to company expansion, we require 1st year refrigeration & air conditioning apprentices. The apprenticeship offered will be for a four-year period and will involve both on the job and off the job training. We provide full training and development, uniforms, career progression post apprenticeship. Duties will include installation of Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. The ideal candidate must be able to work within a team. Full training will be provided. Electrical, mechanical or construction work experience an advantage. Minimum leaving certificate required. Must be flexible with working hours when required. Head office based in Dublin but working Nationwide. Full Clean License. Ideally you will be from the Dublin area, but company vehicles traveling daily from Leitrim / Longford area. Safe Pass & Manual handling an advantage. Dublin North County - Fingal, St Margarets - Dublin North Cn, Carrick-On-Shannon, Longford County, Ashbourne/Ratoath Industry Served Dairy, agricultural, chemical/food processing; Industrial (pharmaceutical, power systems, large warehouses/cold storage, breweries, bulk tankers); Transport: (marine, container, lorries, car, coach, train, cranes); Commercial: retail shops, supermarkets, air conditioning building services, tower blocks, offices and shopping malls, clean room processes, micro-electronics and comfort/critical conditioned spaces Profile of Craft The job of Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Craftsperson concerns installation, service and maintenance of high, medium and low temperature refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in industrial, commercial and domestic environments. Key aspects of the occupation include close control of temperature/humidity environmental conditions; supply/extraction/filtration of air conditioned heat pumps and energy management systems, storage of blood and medical items, cryogenics and electronic motor applications, At the end of the apprenticeship the Craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following: Core Skills Installation, service and maintenance of a broad range of high, medium and low temperature refrigeration equipment. Installation, service, maintenance of air conditioning systems and associated plant, ranging from split or remote type heatpumps to large capacity/tonnage chilled water machines. Safe handling and identification of refrigerants. Specialist Skills • Dedicated PLC controllers of large refrigeration plant. • BEMS networking of outstations and slave controllers within buildings to control HVAC plant • Industrial ammonia systems • Large centrifugal/screw machines • VRV systems (inverters). Clean room environments • Close control • Air balancing/distribution • Energy management heat recovery • Pack systems • Cascade systems Common Skills • Electrical trade • Power supplies • Motor control • PLC control systems • Safety/hardware interlocks • Wiring / terminating • Control protective devices Personal Skills • Initiative, adaptability • Work independently • Versatility • Communication skills • Customer relations awareness • Problem solving • Work under pressure/responsibility • Perseverance.
Apprentice Pipe Fitter
The Role: We have a position open for an Apprentice Pipe Fitter to join our team working on exciting water processing projects. It is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to join an established, dynamic, company. Requirements: • Willing to learn from experienced trades persons on site • Must be able to use their initiative and also work as part of a team • Adhere to strict safety standards when on site • Excellent communication skills, ability to take instruction • Must be flexible in relation to working hours • Must be reliable and dependable About Campion: With over 30 years’ experience in the pump industry in Ireland Campion are leading providers of water and wastewater pumping solutions. We design, supply, install, service, and maintain a full range of water and wastewater pumping and treatment solutions. Campion is a dynamic and responsive business in the middle of a high growth period. We embrace emerging technologies allowing us to provide intuitive and responsive pump systems for our customers. Changing the landscape of the water industry with smart, energy efficient solutions. CVs may be emailed hr@campion.ie
Metal Fabrication Apprentice
First Year Apprentice Vacancy Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd are current;y looking for one candidate to enrol in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co. Wexfrod. ABOUT THE COMPANY Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd is a leading engineering company who specialise in the design and manufacturing and repairs of livestock bodies, drag trailers and all commercial bodies. We are a small company with ten staff, working together. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd we offer a wide range of training programmes, working on different machinery, vehicles and plants. The apprenticeship consists of four on the job phases with Larry Byrne Engineering Ltd and three off-the job training phases in accordance with Solas scheduling system. WHAT IS METAL FABRICATION The skills are wide and varied, skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials. Learning how to use, care and safety operate machinery and equipment ie: Press Brake, Guillotine, Drills, Cutting etc... Welding mild steel, Aluminium , Stainless Steel, Making a livestock body from start to finish, repairing a trailer, repairing agriculture machinery and the odd unusual item. All metal fabrication will be trained in the following, working with a variety of specialised tools: Lather, Milling Machine, Grinders etc.. Assembling new machinery, dismantling repairs/make & fitting of new parts, report writing of completed work. PAY We pay all our apprentices the recommended wage set by the ETB. Review it after 3 months (A well adjusted candidate will be offered above the recommended wage.) A training allowance paid by the local ETB while the apprentices attending the off-the job training. REQUIREMENT Junior Certificate must be completed Must be 16 years old or older Good communciation skills Ability to work as part of a team to enrol in our apprenticeship program. This is a full time position and is based in New Ross Co. Wexford Profile of Craft The Metal Fabricator’s job includes the reading of drawings, working with materials such as low carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and aluminium. The fabricator is involved in such industries as constructional steel, pressure vessel, tank and boiler manufacture, ship building and ship repair also general engineering. The skills required are wide and varied. They include skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials using different processes and assembly techniques. The Metal Fabricator will spend some time outdoors and may be required to work on heights. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Core Skills Use, care and safety on the following machines and equipment: • Guillotine • Press brake • Rolls • Ironworker • Mechanical saws • Drills • Cutting • Forming • Welding Operations involve mechanical and thermal cutting, marking, drilling,notching, bending, rolling, forming and welding using various materials Pattern development Parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods Specialist Skills • Oxy-fuel gas cutting and plasma cutting • Welding processes using: Oxy-fuel; MMA; MIG/MAG; TIG/TAG • Rolling, bending and forming various materials Generic Skills Workshop practice including: • Safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment • Marking out • Drilling • Tapping • Riveting Technical drawing: • Interpretation of first and third angle projections • Isometric, oblique and free hand sketching Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality systems • Safety
Metal Fabrication Apprentice
Profile of Craft The Metal Fabricator’s job includes the reading of drawings, working with materials such as low carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and aluminium. The fabricator is involved in such industries as constructional steel, pressure vessel, tank and boiler manufacture, ship building and ship repair also general engineering. The skills required are wide and varied. They include skills such as measuring, marking out, cutting and welding materials using different processes and assembly techniques. The Metal Fabricator will spend some time outdoors and may be required to work on heights. At the end of the apprenticeship, the craftsperson will be able to demonstrate competence in the following skills: Core Skills Use, care and safety on the following machines and equipment: • Guillotine • Press brake • Rolls • Ironworker • Mechanical saws • Drills • Cutting • Forming • Welding Operations involve mechanical and thermal cutting, marking, drilling,notching, bending, rolling, forming and welding using various materials Pattern development Parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods Specialist Skills • Oxy-fuel gas cutting and plasma cutting • Welding processes using: Oxy-fuel; MMA; MIG/MAG; TIG/TAG • Rolling, bending and forming various materials Generic Skills Workshop practice including: • Safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment • Marking out • Drilling • Tapping • Riveting Technical drawing: • Interpretation of first and third angle projections • Isometric, oblique and free hand sketching Personal Skills • Communications • Customer relations • Adaptability • Ability to work as a team member • Ability to work independently • Initiative • Problem solving • Planning • Information gathering • Quality systems • Safety Cumar Baile Mhic Ire Teo., T/A Fireblock is a manufacturer of metal doors, door frames and glazed screens. The company specializing in Fire, Acoustic, Security and Blast resisting doors and performance solutions. Fireblock are currently looking to hire Apprentice Sheet metal fabricators, to join our production team in Baile Mhic Ire, Macroom, Co. Cork. On successful completion of this Metal Fabrication apprenticeship, the apprentice is awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Metal Fabrication. This apprenticeship consists of four on-the-job phases with FIREBLOCK and three off-the-job phases in an educational organisation. Apprentices will be invited to attend their off-the-job training phases in accordance with the SOLAS scheduling system. Candidates will have the support and mentoring of highly skilled qualified craftsman. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in manufacturing processes, and ability to work on own initiative. Achieved at least Grade O5 in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and preferably one Technical subject. Candidate should display a positive learning ethos. Please apply in writing to; Info@fireblock.ie
