**First Year Apprentice Vacancy** We have 2 positions available on our Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship with a start date of September 2024 This is a 2 year programme in conjunction with ATU Sligo or ATU Galway. Our apprenticeship consists of 4 days working and 1 day of on-line learning every week, all facilitated in our Castlebar office. Apprentices are also required to attend ATU for the first week of each semester and once a month to complete labs/workshops. Apprentices will be assigned a mentor who will guide and assist them throughout their apprenticeship and provide them with technical expertise and skills to ensure learning outcomes are achieved. You will be using CAD/BIM packages and developing skills by working through projects from concept to completion. Attendance at all scheduled training and achieving the various certifications involved, is a mandatory requirement for you to successfully complete the programme. On completion, a Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering (Level 6) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) will be awarded. ***Why should you choose this apprenticeship?*** • You are interested in: technical drawing (DCG) and 3D modelling, practical and hands on engineering. • It's an opportunity to earn a salary as an employee while gaining valuable knowledge and skills. • You will learn both on-the-job and in a college setting while being paid throughout. • It's a fantastic way to get started in a career, gaining practical, on-the-job experience and skills along with a qualification which is on the National Framework of Qualifications and is recognised internationally. ***Entry Requirements*** • At least 18 years of age in September 2024 • QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) • Pass Grade in Maths at Level 5 (or Equivalent) • Solid literacy, verbal, and numeracy skills • Good computer skills • CAD or DCG experience an advantage