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Construction - Painting & Decorating - Apprenticeship

SOLAS

Course code
Level
Level 6
Award
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
The overall duration of this apprenticeship is a minimum of 4 years provided all phases are successfully completed.

Programme summary

Are you creative with paint and colours? Do you have a passion for interiors? An apprenticeship as a painter and decorator could be what you’re looking for.

Entry requirements

The minimum age at which the employment of an apprentice may commence is 16 years of age. The minimum educational requirements are: 1. Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education & Skills Junior Certificate Examination or an approved equivalent, or 2. The successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course or 3. Three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable It should be noted that these are the current approved minimum educational requirements for apprenticeship programmes, however, previous experience of the following subjects would be an advantage but not essential: Art, Technical Drawing/Graphics, Technology and Construction Studies.

Who to apply to

SOLAS