The ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme offers a unique opportunity for individuals to develop their electrical trade skills while working with a world-class utility company.
During the 4-year programme, you will gain dynamic work experience, both indoors and outdoors, and learn a variety of electrical and practical skills.
Educational Requirements
Candidates must be at least 17 years old before June 1st, 2025, and have obtained specific minimum standards in maths, English or Irish, science, and two other subjects from Junior Cycle, Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Vocational Leaving Certificate, or FETAC/QQI Level 3-5 Awards.
* Junior Cycle: 5 Merit grades or higher in maths, English or Irish, science, and two other subjects
* Junior Certificate: 5 grades C or higher in maths, English or Irish, science, and two other subjects
* Leaving Certificate Applied: 120 or more credits
* Vocational Leaving Certificate: 5 grades D's or higher in maths, English or Irish, science, and two other subjects
* Leaving Certificate: 5 grade O6 or higher (formerly 3 Leaving cert grade D or higher) in maths, English or Irish, science, and two other subjects
* FETAC/QQI Level 3 Major Awards: Minimum 6 modules including communications, mathematics, and personal effectiveness
* FETAC/QQI Level 4 Major Awards: Minimum 5 modules
* FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Awards: Minimum 5 modules
Please note that science can be replaced by technology, art, craft & design, technical graphics, metalwork, material technology, construction, engineering, home economics, Ag Science, Biology, Physics, or Chemistry.
This apprenticeship consists of SOLAS standards-based phases, including on-the-job and off-the-job training modules. Candidates will also complete 24 weeks of ESB Networks off-the-job training at the ESB Networks Training Centre in Portlaoise.