New cohort begin their OEM Engineering Technician Apprenticeship journey.

The Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) Apprenticeship programme warmly welcomed eleven new apprentices from all over Ireland, to Monaghan Institute for an induction day on Friday 14th October.

These eleven apprentices begin their three-year apprenticeship journey with a 16 week off-the-job block at Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board’s (CMETB), Monaghan Institute campus, before returning to their respective employers in February.

AnnaMarie Woods, OEM Programme Manager, formally welcomed all the learners to the Monaghan Institute campus and said ‘It is wonderful to see such a wide variety of industries coming together in one programme. Not only will you develop the many skills needed for your own industries, but you will also gain valuable knowledge and insight into your fellow student’s sectors.”

Over the next four months the apprentices will study Health & Safety, Engineering Drawings, OEM Practices and Electrical & Electronic Technology. These four modules are underpinned by Communications, Team Leadership and Applied Engineering which follow through over the three years.

On completion of this programme, the learners will receive a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Original Equipment Manufacturing and will be qualified as OEM Engineering Technicians, a widely sought-after skill set in the manufacturing, installation, servicing and commissioning sectors, both nationally and globally.

The OEM Apprenticeship team wish the new apprentices all the very best of luck and look forward to working with them over the next three years.

Click the link below for more information on the OEM Apprenticeship programme.