Cork County Council is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates who
wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies for Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Mechanic may be filled.

The initial position to be filled will be based at Victoria Cross Machinery Yard, Cork; however, any panel formed may be used to fill any vacancies that may arise during the lifetime of the panel at the council’s other machinery yards located at Skibbereen Machinery Yard and Newberry Machinery Yard, Mallow, Co. Cork.

This apprenticeship would suit someone with a keen interest in mechanics and would like to work on large vehicles.  This apprenticeship will suit someone who likes to work with their hands and enjoys assembling and disassembling machines.  The successful candidate would be working in a busy garage with a mixture of vehicle types and would work as part of a team of mechanics.  They would gain experience and be offered a great opportunity for learning.

 

Apprenticeship Structure
The apprenticeship system is a modular standards-based system generally comprising of 7 alternating phases of on-the-job and off-the-job training and development. These alternating phases of training consist of 3 off-the-job and 4 on-the-job phases. The duration of the 3 off-the-job training phases does not normally exceed 40 weeks.
The off-the-job phases are delivered by a Training Centre, an Institute of Technology, Technological University or another approved training provider. The key factor in delivery of an off-the-job training phase is that it is delivered in a single training environment to ensure the integration of practical training with the necessary theoretical and personal skills.
Award
On successful completion of your apprenticeship a Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft is awarded. This is recognised nationally and internationally as the requirement for craft person status.

Duration of apprenticeship.
A minimum of 4 years.
 

Recruitment Section