Stream A - OEM
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 5 grades at O6/H7 (or old system D3), strictly including Mathematics.
Alternative routes accepted:
- A full QQI Level 5 Engineering major award
- An approved SOLAS Pre-Apprenticeship course
Official requirements: apprenticeship.ie
Stream B - MAMF
Junior Certificate with Grade D (or equivalent) in 5 subjects.
Recommended subjects:
- Metalwork
- Physics
- Technology
- Mathematics
- Technical Drawing
Official requirements: apprenticeship.ie
Stream C - Metal Fabrication
Junior Certificate with Grade D (or approved equivalent) in 5 subjects.
Alternative routes accepted:
- Successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship course
- 3 years' relevant industrial work experience gained over age 16, as SOLAS deems acceptable
Advantageous subjects:
- Metalwork
- Physics
- Engineering
- Technology
- Mathematics
- Technical Drawing/Graphics
Official requirements: apprenticeship.ie