Electrical Apprenticeship

Campus Locations

Phase 4 and Phase 6 of the Electrical apprenticeship are facilitated at the following ATU campus locations:

• ATU Galway City
• ATU Mayo
• ATU Sligo
• ATU Donegal (Letterkenny campus and Killybegs campus)

Course Overview

On completion of this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified electrician, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Electrical.

You may then choose to either work as an electrician with a range of employers or work in a self-employed capacity.

Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, owners of businesses, teachers and instructors amongst others.

What does an Electrician do?

As an electrician you will be involved in the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of various wiring systems and services in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Your work will range from wiring domestic houses and retail units, to more complex systems involving process control and maintenance in industrial plants, hospitals and power stations.

Electricians also service, maintain and repair electrical equipment, both domestic and industrial.

If you are employed by the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) you will be working on electrical power supply and distribution.

Electricians employed by electrical contractors are usually engaged in installation of lighting, heating and power equipment and the repair of existing equipment and appliances.

If you work in industrial employment you will generally be engaged in the maintenance and repair of factory plant, machinery and generating equipment.

What Skills will I learn?

By the end of your training, you will be able to:

• Install, commission, test and maintain: electrical wiring systems and services; electrical plant and control equipment; process monitoring and control systems
• Interpret technical data and use test instruments for effective system maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification, and the installation/calibration of sensors, transmitting and controlling devices
• Carry out your work in line with statutory regulations governing the safety of personnel, plant, premises and the environment
• Perform general electrical installations
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Plan and organise the installation of electrical systems
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems
• Know and apply required health and safety procedures.

Find out more

To find out more about this apprenticeship, check out the following:

• Electrical Apprenticeship Brochure
• Electrical Occupational Profile
• Apprenticeship Code of Practice

Please note: To become an electrical apprentice you must pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24 Plate Edition). For further information, contact your local Education and Training Board.