Richting A – OEM
Leaving Certificate met minimaal 5 cijfers op O6/H7 (of oud systeem D3), waaronder verplicht Mathematics.
Alternatieve routes geaccepteerd:
- Een volledige QQI Level 5 Engineering major award
- Een goedgekeurde SOLAS Pre-Apprenticeship-cursus
Officiële vereisten: apprenticeship.ie
Richting B – MAMF
Junior Certificate met cijfer D (of equivalent) in 5 vakken.
Aanbevolen vakken:
- Metalwork
- Physics
- Technology
- Mathematics
- Technical Drawing
Officiële vereisten: apprenticeship.ie
Stream C - Metal Fabrication
Junior Certificate with Grade D (or approved equivalent) in 5 subjects.
Alternative routes accepted:
- Successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course
- 3 years' relevant industrial work experience gained over age 16, as SOLAS deems acceptable
Advantageous subjects:
- Metalwork
- Physics
- Engineering
- Technology
- Mathematics
- Technical Drawing/Graphics
Official requirements: apprenticeship.ie