Become an Apprentice

BECOME AN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION APPRENTICE

To become an apprentice in Ireland, you must be hired by an employer. Apprenticeship employers are formally approved by SOLAS in advance of employing apprentices. Apprentices get a formal contract of employment as part of their apprenticeship.

To find an apprenticeship, you can search for apprenticeship vacancies on the Apprenticeship Jobs Portal. You can search for vacancies by location and by apprenticeship. Your local Education and Training Board may hold details of employers seeking to employ an apprentice. This apprenticeship is managed by Louth Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB). If you are interested in a Robotics and Automation Apprenticeship, you should make contact with LMETB via [email protected].

Full eligibility criteria for this apprenticeship are available in the Robotics and Automation Apprenticeship brochure.

Please note: To become a Robotics and Automation apprentice, you must pass the Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24 Plate Edition). For further information, contact your local Education and Training Board.

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MAIN AIMS

The Robotics and Automation Apprenticeship programme aims to provide a dedicated and practical programme for apprentices wishing to secure and retain employment in a robotics and automation technician role. Combining hands-on workplace experience with expert training at the AMTCE, you’ll gain the confidence and qualification (QQI Level 6) needed to thrive in Ireland’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Whether you’re starting your career or upskilling, this programme offers a direct path to exciting opportunities in a rapidly growing industry.

WHY CHOOSE THIS CAREER?

For School Leavers

High Demand: Join a rapidly growing sector with strong job security and plenty of opportunities nationwide.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest robotics, automation, and Industry 4.0/5.0 innovations shaping the future of manufacturing.
Hands-On Learning: Gain practical skills through a blend of workplace experience and expert training, not just theory.
Career Progression: Start as a technician and open doors to supervisory, management, or higher qualification pathways.
Impactful Work: Play a key role in transforming industries and driving Ireland’s advanced manufacturing competitiveness globally.

For Upskillers & Career Changers

Stay Relevant: Update your skills to work with the latest robotics and automation technologies transforming manufacturing.
Boost Your Career: Enhance your expertise and open doors to advanced roles or new job opportunities in a high-tech sector.
Practical Training: Combine your existing knowledge with targeted hands-on learning and workplace experience.
Industry-Recognised Qualification: Gain a QQI Level 6 certificate that adds real value to your professional profile.
Contribute to Innovation: Join a sector that’s critical to Ireland’s economic growth and technological advancement.