FAQ’S FOR EMPLOYERS
How long is the Apprenticeship?
How long is the Apprenticeship?This is a 3 year programme.
What qualification will the apprentice receive?
Your apprentice will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in OEM Engineering and is qualified as an OEM Engineering Technician.
When will the apprentice do their off-the-job training?
The apprenticeship is a three year programme delivered over three stages. Each stage (Year) involves 16 weeks off-the-job training with either Cavan Monaghan ETB or Limerick Clare ETB, with the remainder of the year spent applying these skills in the workplace.
What do I need to do as an employer?
There is an Apprenticeship Code of Practice which employers commit to and which sets out your obligations as an apprentice employer.
You are responsible for on-the-job training of apprentices; and each programme includes guidelines on the content and structure of this training. To employ apprentices, you need to be approved as a national apprenticeship employer.
You can get the ball rolling by completing an online Expression of Interest here.
Where can I find out more?
To find out more about this apprenticeship, check out the following:
OEM Engineering Apprenticeship Website
OEM Engineering Apprenticeship Brochure
OEM Engineering Occupational Profile
Apprenticeship Code of Practice
Further information is also available from the industry lead for this apprenticeship:
OEM Engineering Apprenticeship Programme Manager
Monaghan Institute Education Campus
Armagh Road,
Monaghan Town,
Co. Monaghan,
H18 FY94
Tel: 049 4353922/047 84900
Email: annamariewoods@cmetb.ie
Web: oemapprenticeship.ie
FAQ’s for apprentices
What qualification will I receive?
On completion of this three-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified OEM Engineering Technician, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in OEM Engineering.
What does an OEM Engineering Technician do?
As an OEM Engineering Technician, your job will involve manufacturing, assembling, testing, servicing and maintaining a range of original engineered equipment.
Your job will be to assemble, install, test, commission and electronically control engine driven (diesel and gas) and battery powered systems. You will provide support to customers around the use and maintenance of the products they manufacture.
In your role as OEM Engineering Technician you will be a key member of cross functional teams such as research and development, assembly, manufacturing, testing, customer support, service & installation, product management and marketing/sales.
What skills will I learn?
By the end of your training, you will be able to:
- Assemble, install, test, commission and electronically control engine driven systems
- Assemble equipment using testing procedures, interpretation of technical drawings, schematics, data and relevant OEM standards in a manufacturing environment
- Install, use, test and troubleshoot hydraulic, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, electrical wiring and automated control systems in a manufacturing environment
- Interpret technical data and use calibration, torqueing, and testing instruments for effective product assembly, fault diagnosis and rectification.
- Provide support to customers around the use and maintenance of the products you manufacture
- Diagnose faults and rectify them within OEM products across engine driven systems, electrical wiring systems, battery powered systems, hydraulics systems, pneumatic systems and control systems.
How do I become an apprentice?
To become an apprentice in Ireland you must be hired by an employer. Apprenticeship employers are formally approved by SOLAS in advance of employing apprentices. Apprentices get a formal contract of employment as part of their apprenticeship.
To find an apprenticeship, you can search apprenticeship vacancies on the Vacancies section of this website or on the Apprenticeship Jobs Portal. You can search for vacancies by location and by apprenticeship.
Your local Education and Training Board may hold details of employers seeking to employ an apprentice.
This apprenticeship is managed by Cavan and Monaghan ETB (CMETB). If you are interested in the OEM Engineering Apprenticeship you should make contact with CMETB via the contact details in the ‘Find Out More Section’ below.
Full eligibility criteria for this apprenticeship are available in the OEM Engineering Apprenticeship brochure. Please note: To become an OEM Engineering Apprentice you must pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24 Plate Edition). For further information, contact your local Education and Training Board.
How much will I earn?
As an apprentice, you earn while you learn. The employer pays you a salary while you are being trained on-the-job and off-the-job. The rate of pay is agreed between you and your employer.
Do I pay anything?
Apprentices are not required to pay a student contribution for this apprenticeship
Want to find out more?
To find out more about this apprenticeship, check out the following:
OEM Engineering Apprenticeship Brochure
OEM Engineering Apprenticeship Occupational Profile
Apprenticeship Code of Practice
Further information is also available from the coordinating provider for this apprenticeship:
Contact: Tel: 0874587344 Email: oemapprenticeship@cmetb.ie