What is Pathway to Apprenticeship?
Pathways to Apprenticeship is a new initiative offering a range of programmes that you can take in advance of an apprenticeship. These programmes offer essential skills designed to help you access and transition to a full apprenticeship. Similar in structure, pathways to apprenticeship are delivered in a blended combination of on-the-job employer-based training and off-the-job training in a College of Further Education and Training.
Benefits of Pathways to Apprenticeship
Pathways to Apprenticeship
This programme will give you a foundation and understanding of the essential skills needed in the industry. You will gain knowledge and skills across the different construction disciplines such as carpentry, shuttering, blockwork and plastering. In addition, modules in maths, communications and work experience will support progression to apprenticeship. On successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Construction Technologies.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you may progress to apprenticeships in Brick and Stone Laying, Carpentry and Joinery and Plastering.
Clicking on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub). Or, click on the Enquire Now button to open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
This programme will equip you with the foundation skills needed to work in the hairdressing industry. You will gain knowledge, hands-on skills and experience across different hairdressing disciplines, such as practical hairdressing skills, hairdressing science and hairdressing theory. In addition, modules in customer service, communications and work experience modules will ensure that your progression to an apprenticeship will have the desired quality and suitability.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Hairdressing and you may progress to an apprenticeship in Hairdressing.
Clicking on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub). Or, click on the Enquire Now button to open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
This programme will empower you with the essential skills required to work in the hospitality industry. You will gain knowledge, hands-on skills and experience across many different culinary disciplines, with the main focus on culinary techniques, kitchen skills and short-order cooking. In addition, modules in customer service, communications and work experience will support progression to apprenticeship.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Professional Cookery. You may progress to apprenticeships in Commis Chef and Chef de Partie
Clicking on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub). Or, click on the Enquire Now button to open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
This programme will provide you with an introductory understanding of financial accounting, bookkeeping and payroll skills. You will gain a broad knowledge and practical experience across different accounting disciplines. In addition, modules in communications, e-business and work experience will support progression to an apprenticeship.
Progression / Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Major Award in eBusiness. You may progress to apprenticeships in Accounting Technician, Insurance Practice and International Finance Services Specialist.
Clicking on the Apply Now button to proceed with your application on FETCH (the national Further Education and Training Course Hub). Or, click on the Enquire Now button to open up a form for you to complete. You will then be contacted by a member of our team who will assist you with your enquiry.
Application Requirements
- You must be at least 16 years of age and have completed a Level 4 major award or hold an equivalent qualification.
- Related prior learning and experience will be validated through a recognition of prior learning process on application.
- Places on Pathways courses are limited and will be allocated based on a personal interview.
Get in Touch
For further information on our Pathways to Apprenticeship programmes, please contact:
Pathways to Apprenticeship Co-Ordinator
College of Further Education and Training
LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus
Mulgrave St, Limerick, V94 P232
Phone (061) 414 344
Email pathways@lcetb.ie