Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6).
Please note that application to this programme is through SOLAS and not Dublin College Dun Laoghaire.
An apprenticeship is a training and education programme, which mixes learning in a college, such as Dublin College Dun Laoghaire, with work-based learning in a company. This Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship programme is a 4-year programme consisting of 7 phases. Apprentices complete phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 with a registered employer. Phases 4 and 6 are completed as a block release, whereby you attend a college such as Dublin College Dun Laoghaire to complete. Application for this programme is through SOLAS and not Dublin College Dun Laoghaire. All applicants are sent from SOLAS to Dublin College Dun Laoghaire.
Operated in conjunction with SOLAS, each block release phase in Dublin College Dun Laoghaire is of 10- or 11-week duration. Attend Dublin College Dun Laoghaire for an 11-week block during phase 4 of your apprenticeship and again for another 10-week block during phase 6. On successful completion of all 7 phases of the apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified Carpenter and Joiner with a QQI Level 6 internationally recognised advanced certificate, Craft - Carpentry and Joinery. This course aims to equip apprentices with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to work to the highest standard in this trade. Carpenters and Joiners are required to prepare, build, and install a wide range of wood products, including doors, windows, floors, walls, staircases, and roof trusses. On completion of the full SOLAS Advanced Craft Certificate, opportunities are available for advancement.
To Become an Apprentice in Carpentry and Joinery
Note: Students for this programme are sent to the College by SOLAS.
One of the following:
All Dublin College Dun Laoghaire students are provided with an M365 account, which gives them access to the tools and resources needed to deliver assessment work while attending their course. M365 Apps include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and OneDrive.
Apprentices complete phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 with a registered employer.
Dublin College Dun Laoghaire has a strong tradition of training apprentices, having been involved in this area for over 60 years. Dublin College Dun Laoghaire is currently the only provider of Phase 4 and 6 Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeships in Dublin. Dublin College Dun Laoghaire has a strong tradition in preparing apprentices for the Department of Education and Skills IrelandSkills competition as well as the WorldSkills competition. Dublin College Dun Laoghaire has an excellent history of training winners in these competitions.
On completion of the full SOLAS Advanced Craft Certificate, opportunities are available for advancement
BSc Sustainable Timber Technology (TU838) - Advanced entry into 2nd Year
Technological University of Dublin (City) - www.tud.ie
BSc in Furniture Design and Manufacture (GA981) - Advanced entry into 2nd Year
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BSc in Furniture and Digital Manufacturing (GA983) - Advanced entry into 2nd Year
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Opportunities arise from time to time for promotion to supervisor level. Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as managers, owners of businesses, teachers, and instructors, amongst others.
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Practical |
| Course Qualification | Special Purpose Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Advanced Certificate Craft - Carpentry and Joinery |
| Course Time | Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6.) |
| Entry Requirements | One of the following: • The minimum age at which the employment of an apprentice may commence is 16 years of age. There is no maximum age limit. • The minimum educational requirements are: • Grade D in five subjects in the Junior Certificate or an approved equivalent or • The successful completion of an approved Pre–Apprenticeship course or • Three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable |
| Career Path | Opportunities arise from time to time for promotion to supervisor level. Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as managers, owners of businesses, teachers, and instructors, amongst others. |
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