ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship 2024

ESB Networks DAC serves 2.3 million domestic and business customers in Ireland providing a safe and reliable electricity supply

ESB Network’s Apprenticeship programme provides you with:

• both on-the-job and classroom-based learning
• dynamic work experience, working both indoors and outdoors
• You will learn a variety of electrical and practical skills and
• a QQI Advanced Level 6 Electrical Trade Certificate with a world-class Utility Company

What an ESB Networks Apprenticeship consists of:

The Electrical Apprenticeship is SOLAS standards-based, consisting of 208 weeks / 4-year duration. During the 4 years, there are 7 SOLAS Phases and ESB Networks Off Job Training:

• Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on-the-job, gaining experience while working closely with a qualified Network Technician on site.
• SOLAS Phases 2, 4 and 6 are off-the-job training modules. These phases take place in a SOLAS Training Centre and one of the IT Colleges.
• 24 weeks of ESB Networks off-the-job training takes place in the ESB Networks Training Centre (Portlaoise).

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have obtained the following minimum standards at the time of applying:

• Junior Certificate (Ordinary Level)

5 Ordinary-Level Grade C's / 5 Merits or higher in the Junior Certificate (or equivalent) For Candidates who were due to complete Junior Cert in 2020 and 2021, you will need to get a list of predicted grades from your school to ensure you have the educational requirements to apply

Or

• Leaving Certificate

Ordinary-Level Grade D / O6 or higher in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) in the following subjects:Irish or English 2) Mathematics 3) Science Subject (Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics & Chemistry) 4) Any 2 other subjects*If you have not obtained the required grade in any of the above Science subjects, the following is acceptable at Leaving Certificate Level (Grade D /O6 or higher at Ordinary Level) : Art, Construction Studies, Design and Communication, Graphics, Engineering, Home Economics, Technical Drawing and Technology.