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Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail provides passenger and freight rail services as well as operating Rosslare Europort. We are now seeking female and male applicants for the following apprenticeships: Apprentice Fitter, Apprentice Electrician and Apprentice Motor Mechanic in the following locations: Athlone, Claremorris, Cork, Dublin, Drogheda, Limerick, Mallow and Portlaoise. Our apprentices are trained to the highest possible technical standards. Working in an extremely safety conscious environment, you will be working on complex signalling & telecommunication systems and some of the most modern fleets in Europe. The competencies identified for the role of an Apprentice are outlined below: • Checking Skills and Concern for Quality • Handling Information / Ability to follow instructions • Work Organisation / Ability to plan sequence of operations in order to complete tasks • Problem Solving / Analytical Skills • Safety Consciousness • Technical Understanding and Manual Capability • Teamwork and Communication • Interest and Motivation The educational requirements that must be obtained at the time of application to the Apprenticeship Programme are as follows: Junior Certificate (Ordinary Level): Grade C or higher at Ordinary Level in the Junior Certificate (or equivalent) in one sitting in the following subjects: i. Irish or English ii. Mathematics iii. Science* iv. Any two other subjects (Grade D or higher on higher level papers is acceptable). * If you have not obtained the required grade in Science, the following is acceptable in: Junior Certificate ‐ Technology, Art, Craft & Design, Technical Graphics, Materials Technology (Wood), Home Economics or Metalwork. Foundation level in the Junior Certificate is not acceptable. OR Leaving Certificate Grade D or higher at Ordinary Level in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) in one sitting in the following subjects: i. Irish or English ii. Mathematics iii. Science Subject* iv. Any two other subjects *Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics and Chemistry. * If you have not obtained the required grade in any of the above Science Subjects the following is acceptable at Leaving Certificate Level: Art, Construction Studies, Design and Communication Graphics, Engineering, Home Economics and Technology. Placements will commence in Autumn 2019 and applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before the 1st August, 2019. Each candidate will be required to undertake aptitude tests and the results will be used to compile a shortlist for interview purposes. Applications must be made online at www.irishrail.ie Closing date for Applications is 16:00hrs 26th of July 2019. Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
