Kickstart Your Engineering Career: Earn While You Learn

Join our world-class manufacturing facility in Tipperary as an engineering apprentice.Graduate with a QQI Level 6 qualification, gain real-world industrial experience, and get paid from day one.

What is an Apprenticeship?

The Earn While You Learn Model

An apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” pathway, combining on-the-job training with an employer and off-the-job learning in a college or training centre. Apprentices are employees from day one, meaning you are paid, insured, and gain real work experience throughout your training.

Programme Structure

Our programmes last 3 to 4 years, leading to nationally and internationally recognised qualifications at NFQ Level 6. Learners develop practical, work-ready skills alongside structured academic knowledge.

Open to Everyone

Open to school leavers, career changers, and adults of all ages, no upper age limit. Candidates must meet specific minimum education or entry requirements depending on the chosen stream.

Both apprenticeship streams at Revive Group are registered with SOLAS, Ireland’s national further education and training authority. Learn more at apprenticeship.ie

Stream A

OEM Apprenticeship - Original Equipment Manufacturing

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate | OEM Engineering Technician | 3 Years

Why This Programme Exists

The OEM Apprenticeship was established to address skills gaps in Ireland’s manufacturing and engineering industries. It is designed to ensure every apprentice graduates with practical, job-ready expertise that meets real industry demand.

How It Works

Apprentices are hired through SOLAS and train on the job while earning a salary. The programme combines practical, on-the-job experience with structured, off-the-job training in education or training centres, giving you both real industry exposure and a recognised academic qualification.

What You Will Learn

Completed over three years, leading to a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate as an OEM Engineering Technician. Training covers:

  • Mechanical, electrical, and mechatronic systems
  • Equipment assembly, testing, and maintenance
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Stream B

MAMF Apprenticeship - Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting

Nationally Recognised Qualification | Precision Engineering Track | 4 Years

What This Programme Is About

The MAMF Apprenticeship is designed for hands-on individuals who enjoy technical troubleshooting, structural maintenance, and mechanical precision. Over four years, you will master the assembly, commissioning, and optimisation of industrial machinery in a live manufacturing environment.

What You Will Learn

  • Conventional Machining - Precision Turning, Milling, Grinding
  • Industrial Welding, Brazing, and Riveting structural operations
  • Advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining
  • Systematic Fault-Finding and Diagnostics on the production floor

How It Works

The MAMF programme alternates between SOLAS/ETB training centres (3 intensive off-the-job phases) and practical manufacturing deployment on our factory floor (4 on-the-job phases). This sequential cycle ensures deep skill consolidation at every stage.

Stream C

Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship - The Craft of Metal Fabrication

Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft | Metal Fabrication | 4 Years

What This Programme Is About

The Metal Fabrication apprenticeship trains you to install and manufacture a wide range of metallic systems — pressure vessels, tanks, boilers, structural steel, plate steel and piping systems. You will learn to shape steel components using thermal cutting equipment and machinery for bending, folding and cutting metal plate and pipe. Over a minimum of four years you gain hands-on mastery of welding, fabrication drawing and structural assembly in a live manufacturing environment.

What You Will Learn

  • Thermal processes: MMA, TIG/TAG, MIG/MAG and oxy-acetylene welding and brazing
  • Plate and Pipe Fabrication and Structural Fabrication
  • Interpreting technical fabrication drawings and specifications
  • Measuring, marking out, cutting and welding mild steel, stainless steel, alloy steels and aluminium
  • Installation of structural steel systems

How It Works

The programme runs across 7 phases over a minimum of 4 years, alternating between on-the-job training with the employer and off-the-job training in ETB Training Centres and Educational Colleges. Phase 2 is a 22-week block in a Training Centre; Phases 4 and 6 are 11-week college blocks. You are assessed throughout by theory, practical and skills-demonstration assessments, graduating with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft in Metal Fabrication.

Entry Requirements

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

Requirements for All Applicants

  1. Age: Minimum 16 years of age at the time of official SOLAS registration.
  2. Colour Vision: All applicants must pass the mandatory Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24-plate edition) prior to application. Obtain the certificate from a registered optometrist or GP.
  3. English Language: For non-native English speakers: minimum CEFR Level B2 / C1 competency required. Reference: Council of Europe CEFR levels.
  4. Mature Entry (RPL): Applicants aged 23 or over - or those with 3 or more years of direct industrial experience, may be assessed through a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, without the need for formal secondary school certificates.

How to Apply

Check Your Eligibility

Review your educational transcripts. If required, arrange the Ishihara Colour Vision Test (24-plate) and obtain your certificate from a doctor or optometrist.

Submit Your Profile

Complete our recruitment form below and upload your CV. Non-native English speakers should include proof of English language level (CEFR B2 / C1 minimum).

Interview & Facility Walkthrough

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit our Tipperary production facility for a technical interview and a full manufacturing floor walkthrough.

Official SOLAS Registration

Once accepted, we register your apprenticeship through the national SOLAS network. Your off-the-job college block schedule will be confirmed at this stage.

Ready to Start Your Engineering Career?

Submit your application below. Our recruitment team will review your profile and contact you within 5 working days.