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Electrical - Apprenticeship

N & F TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Ref: #APP-2354861
Malahide, Co. Dublin,
No of positions: 1
Apprenticeship
Per Employer
Apprentice Rates
Published On: 24 Sep 2024
Closing On: 19 Nov 2024

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The Electrician is involved in the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of various wiring systems and services in domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Work ranges from wiring of 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. 
Electricians employed by the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) engage in electrical power supply and distribution. Electricians employed by electrical contractors are usually engaged in the installation of lighting, heating and power equipment and the repair of existing 
equipment and appliances. 
Those in industrial employment are generally engaged 
in the maintenance and repair of factory plant, 
machinery and generating equipment. 
Electricians require many skills including:
• Knowledge of scientific principles
• Performing general electrical installations 
• Interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Planning and organising the installation of electrical 
systems
• Inspecting and testing of electrical systems and fault 
diagnosis
• Performing routine maintenance and repairs on 
electrical systems
• Knowledge and application of Health and Safety 
Procedures
Personal Qualities and Skills
As an Electrician you will need to be physically active 
and to be able to work with your hands. An awareness 
of health and safety and good housekeeping is 
essential as well as attention to detail and an eye for the 
aesthetic.
Aspects of work
n Learning and developing new practical craft-related 
skills, knowledge and competence
n Working with and learning from experienced 
Craftspersons
n Seeing a job through from start to finish
n Comply with Health and Safety requirements
n Understanding and using physics
n Working with electricity or electronics
n Being accurate with numbers in counting, 
 measuring and arithmetic
n Completing detailed tasks that requires 
 accuracy and careful handling
n Working with technical drawings and diagrams
n Working with a variety of specialised hand tools,
power tools and equipment
n Being well organised and careful with practical tasks
n Lifting or carrying heavy items
n Taking responsibility for their own learning, including 
the allocation of study time
n Being physically active
n Bending and Kneeling
n Passing all your phase exams (theory, practicals
skills demonstration)
n Earning as you learn
How to become an Apprentice
n You must obtain employment as an apprentice in 
your chosen occupation. 
n The employer must be approved to train apprentices.
n The employer must register you as an apprentice 
within two weeks of recruitment.
n In certain crafts, apprenticeship applicants are 
required to pass a colour vision test approved by 
SOLAS.
Entry Requirements
The minimum age at which the employment of an
apprentice may commence is 16 years of age.
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For more information please see apprenticeship.ie
Note: As part of the national apprenticeship system, there are formal requirements for approval of an employer's suitability to train apprentices and for registration of apprentices. Advertising on this site does not guarantee that Employers are approved to recruit and train for apprenticeship positions.