Spotlight on current Traineeships

Robotic Process Automation Developer Traineeship

ONLINE COURSE

This 12-week online course, delivered by ABP School of Automation, will introduce you to the concept of Robotic Process Automation (RPA). You will develop your skills and knowledge necessary for a career as an RPA Developer.

Progression / Employment Opportunities

On successful completion, you can progress to our Software Process Automation Developer Traineeship which will advance your skills and knowledge to seek employment in roles such as Junior RPA Developer, Process Automation Developer/Consultant, Process Automation Solutions Architect and Project Management. 

Click on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub). Or, click on the Enquire Now button to open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your application and help ensure this is the right traineeship for you. 

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Aircraft Spraypainting Traineeship

City & Guilds Level 3

This 26-week traineeship will equip you with the skills required to strip aircraft of existing finishes, prepare aircraft for refinishing and apply aircraft paint by hand and by spray gun in a safe and professional manner. You will receive on-the-job and off-the-job quality assured training in Shannon, County Clare.

Progression / Employment Opportunities

On successful completion, you will receive a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification, empowering you to seek employment as an Aircraft Spraypainter. 

Clicking on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub). 

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Robotic Welding Traineeship

ISO 14732 – Welding personnel – Qualification of testing welding operators and weld setters

This traineeship will arm the next generation of welders with the skills required to work in today’s advanced manufacturing industry. Developed in partnership with DesignPro Automation, you will discover the key functions of a welding robot, develop robotic programming skills and learn the most advanced mechanised welding techniques.

Progression / Employment Opportunities

On successful completion, you will receive 3 ISO certified robotic welding qualifications, empowering you to gain employment as a Robotic Welding Operator/Programmer in the manufacturing and engineering industries. You may also progress to Advanced Robotic Welding Programming and Robotic Simulating.

Applications for this traineeship are now closed but stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

Bicycle Engineering Traineeship

Foundation Certificate | City & Guilds Accredited
2850 Mechanical Engineering in Manufacturing Course

Are you interested in working in the bicycle industry? This traineeship will empower you with knowledge and skills in professional bicycle maintenance engineering and includes frame design and build, welding, brazing, wheel building and frame geometry.

Progression / Employment Opportunities

On successful completion, you will gain a Certificate in Engineering and four independent qualifications, as well as meaningful work experience. You will be able to seek employment as a professional bicycle mechanic and explore many other engineering opportunities within this exciting and expanding industry.

Applications for this traineeship are now closed but stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

Aircraft Maintenance Traineeship

EASA Part 66 Category A – Aircraft Maintenance Licence

This 2-year traineeship will equip you with the skills required for a career in aircraft maintenance. The traineeship has been designed to fulfil essential theoretical training and practical experience requirements to apply for an EASA Part 66 Category A – Aircraft Maintenance Licence.

Progression / Employment Opportunities

On successful completion, you will receive EASA qualifications, empowering you to seek employment in Aircraft Maintenance.

Applications for this traineeship are now closed but stay tuned for more information in the coming months.

What is a Traineeship?

A traineeship combines learning in an education and training setting and in the workplace. They take 6 – 20 months to complete. Traineeships provide you with job-specific training and workplace coaching with an employer at Levels 4 to 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Traineeships give employers access to a pipeline of talent and learners. They also give you, the learner, the opportunity to gain valuable experience in real work and industry environments, making you more skilled, more employable and enhancing your employment opportunities.

Certification

The traineeships we offer are linked to the National Framework Qualifications (NFQ). This 10-step fan diagram maps Education and Training in Ireland, so people can easily find out what level they are at.

Our Traineeships

Education and Training Boards are the primary provider of traineeships, working in partnership with employers. Unlike apprenticeship, traineeship is not governed directly by legislation in Ireland. Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board continues to work in partnership with employers across this region, identifying skills gaps in different industries and developing new partnerships. Below is a listing of traineeships we currently offer.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Aircraft Spray Painting

Aircraft Structures Technician

Beauty Therapist

Bicycle Engineering

Cabin Interiors Workshop Technician

Coded Pipe Welding

Computer-Aided Engineering (CNC)

Equestrian International Instructor (BHSAI)

Food and Beverage

Hairdressing

Healthcare Support

HGV Professional Driver

Machine Tool Operations

Nails and Beauty Treatments

Office Admin Business Support*

Pathway to Aviation

Patisserie and Confectionary

Robotic Welding

Senior Trades Hairdressing

Supervisory Management for Hospitality

Web Development*

Welding

How to access a Traineeship for Trainees

Traineeships are open to all potential learners, of all ages and backgrounds, and are free of charge to participants. Trainees may include school leavers, career changers, older learners, those in employment and those who are unemployed.

If you are unemployed and wish, following engagement with an Intreo Case Officer, to access traineeship to upskill for employment, you may be eligible for a training allowance or income support. Groups eligible for income support include those in receipt of Jobseekers Benefit or Allowance, a One-Parent Family Payment, a Jobseekers Transitional Payment or Disability Allowance. Full information on eligibility for unemployed groups is available via www.traineeship.ie

How to access a Traineeship for Employers

Participating employers agree to provide a minimum of 30% of the programme as work-based learning. Where a new traineeship is being developed, employer representatives are asked to contribute to the design and content of the programme, to ensure that it meets the skills needs identified and is in a format that facilitates participation and overall success.

Employers interested in an existing Traineeship or in creating a new Traineeship with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board can email enterprise@lcetb.ie or can contact our Enterprise Engagement Support Service:

Enterprise Engagement Support Service
Further Education and Training Centre
Raheen Campus
Raheen Business Park
Limerick, V94 CV66
(061) 487 900

Traineeships available nationally

AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND MARICULTURE
  • Greenkeeping
ANIMAL SCIENCE
  • Animal Care
BUSINESS
  • Business Administration
  • Business Systems Service Technician
  • Legal Administration
  • Medical Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Supervisory Management Leadership
  • Supervisory Management for Hospitality
CARE
  • Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Healthcare Support
  • Health Service Skills
  • Social and Community Care
  • Special Needs with Intellectual Studies
  • Youth Work
CONSTRUCTION
  • Construction Skills for Employment
  • Interior Systems
  • Overhead Lines Operative
ENGINEERING
  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician
  • Aircraft Structures Technician
  • Architectural Technology and
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Engineering and Motor Technology Skills
  • Engineering OEM
  • Engineering Operations
  • Engineering Precision Manufacturing
  • Engineering Technology
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Welding Fabrication
  • Wind Turbine Maintenance
FASHION & BEAUTY
  • Beauty Therapist
  • Beauty with Make-up Artistry
  • Hairdressing
FINANCE
  • Accounts Executive
  • Certified Accountancy Pathway
  • Financial Administration
HOSPITALITY
  • Barista
  • Barista and Bartending Skills
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Hospitality Level 4
  • Hospitality Level 5
  • Patisserie and Confectionery
ICT
  • Automated Software Testing
  • Digital Sales and Marketing
  • ICT Systems and Principles for IT
  • Professionals
  • IT Network Security
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Software Developer
  • Tech Support Engineer
MANUFACTURING
  • Aircraft Spray Painting
  • Cleanroom and Packaging Operations
  • CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Operator
  • Life Sciences Manufacturing Operations
  • Machine Tool Operations
  • Manufacturing Technician Maintenance
  • Skills Technology
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Quality Management (Quality Assurance)
MEDIA
  • Animation
  • Broadcast Production Skills
  • Digital Media Production Skills
  • Radio Production & Digital Journalism
  • Sports Broadcasting
RETAIL
  • Builders Merchants Sales
  • Pharmacy Sales Assistant
  • Retail Associate
  • Retail Skills Health and Beauty
SPORTS & LEISURE
  • Equestrian International Instructor BHSAI
  • Outdoor Activity Instructor
  • Sports Recreation and Exercise
  • Surf Instructor & Beach Lifeguard
TOURISM
  • Local and National Tour Guiding
TRANSPORT, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS
  • Bus and Coach Driving
  • HGV Driving (Pilot)
  • Logistics and Distribution
  • Manufacturing Supply Chain and
  • Customer Service Logistics
  • Supply Chain Logistic

Further information on all Traineeships can be found on traineeship.ie

Contact Us

For further information on any of our Traineeships, you can search www.learningandskills.ie or email traineeship@lcetb.ie

Or you can contact our Recruitment Officers:

Recruitment Officer
Further Education and Training Centre
Shannon Campus
Shannon Industrial Estate
Shannon, Co. Clare, V14 CR63
(061) 706 100
Recruitment Officer
Further Education and Training Centre
Raheen Campus
Raheen Business Park
Limerick, V94 CV66
(061) 487 900

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