OEM Apprenticeship

Combilift; Monaghan; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Job summary

Combilift offers an OEM Engineering Apprenticeship in Ireland. This Level 6, three-year programme trains engineers for the manufacturing industry, with 16 weeks off-the-job training and the rest on-the-job.

Apprentices earn a salary while studying engineering subjects and gaining hands-on experience in engineering drawing, electronics, OEM practices, mechatronics and robotics. On completion, opportunities include roles like OEM Maintenance Technician or Field Service Technician within a company

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate (pre-2017) with grade D3 or higher in five subjects which must include Mathematics.
• Post 2017 applicants must have achieved five O6 in the Leaving Certificate which must include Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Earn while you learn as a Combilift apprentice on a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in OEM Engineering.
• Attend off-the-job training and apply skills in engineering drawing, electronics, OEM practices, mechatronics and robotics.
• Develop hands-on engineering experience while working in the manufacturing environment.

Job description

Join the Combilift team with an OEM engineering apprenticeship and gain hands‑on experience, study engineering, and earn while you learn.

The OEM Engineering Apprenticeship , launched in 2019, trains original equipment engineers for the manufacturing industry. Led by industry experts and chaired by Martin McVicar of Combilift, it offers apprentices paid employment while they study engineering subjects.

This Level 6 programme develops skills in engineering drawing, electronics, OEM practices, mechatronics, problem-solving, and robotics, preparing apprentices for careers in engineering.

The OEM Engineering Apprenticeship, launched in 2019 and chaired by Martin McVicar of Combilift, trains original equipment engineers for the manufacturing industry. Apprentices earn a salary while gaining hands‑on experience and studying engineering subjects.

This Level 6 programme develops skills in engineering drawing, electronics, OEM practices, mechatronics, problem-solving, and robotics, preparing apprentices for careers in manufacturing.

The OEM Engineering Apprenticeship is a comprehensive three‑year Level 6 programme.

16 weeks of off‑the‑job training at Cavan Monaghan ETB or Limerick Clare ETB
+
Rest of the year on‑the‑job, applying these skills in the work place.

16 weeks of off‑the‑job training at Cavan Monaghan ETB or mLimerick Clare ETB + Rest of the year on‑the‑job, applying these skills in thework place.

16 weeks of off‑the‑job training at Cavan Monaghan ETB or Limerick Clare ETB + Rest of the year on‑the‑job, applying these skills in the work place.

Green Production Process & Facilities

The OEM Engineering Apprenticeship was launched in 2019 to address the demand for original equipment engineers in the machine manufacturing industry. It was developed by a consortium of industry leaders chaired by Martin McVicar of Combilift. You are employed by Combilift as an apprentice for the duration of the apprenticeship programme. You earn a salary while working in Combilift and studying a range of engineering related subjects.

The OEM Engineering Apprenticeship is a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Original Equipment Manufacturing award. It focuses on the development of a range of skills such as Engineering Drawing Electrical and Electronic Technology, OEM Practices, Mechatronics, Analytical & Problem solving, and Industrial Robotics.

Any apprentice who successfully completes the 3-year course will receive a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in OEM Engineering.

Course Content

• Electrical and Electronic Technology
• Engineering Drawings
• Mechatronics
• OEM Operations
• Analytics and Problem Solving
• Industrial Robotics and PLC's
• Capstone Work-based Project
• OEM Practices
• Health and Safety
• Communications

Benefits of
the OEM Apprenticeship

A new and exciting way to study engineering while earning a salary.

01

Earn while you learn

During the apprenticeship you would be employed by Combilift, earning a salary and learning a range of engineering skills which are highly valued by the manufacturing industry while living in the local community.

02

Learn from others on the Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are a great way to get your foot in the door of many different industries and should definitely be a consideration for people who feel as though third level education is not for them.

03

Hands on experience

Apprenticeships provide you with the benefit of a varied learning environment, rather than sitting in a classroom all day, an apprenticeship gives you the immediate opportunity to apply your knowledge and use your skills in daily practice.

04

Exciting career prospects / Opportunity for progression

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to progress into job roles such as an OEM Maintenance Technician, Field Service Technician, Engineering Technician, Diagnostic, Test and Finish Technician.

What our Apprentices
have to say

A new and exciting way to study engineering while earning a salary.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements

Leaving Certificate (pre-2017) with grade D3 or higher in five subjects which must include Mathematics. Post 2017 applicants must have achieved five O6 in the Leaving Certificate which must include Mathematics.

The OEM Engineering Apprenticeship is a new and exciting way to study engineering while earning a salary. It was developed in 2019 to address the demand for engineers available in the machine manufacturing industry, by a consortium of industry leaders of which Combilift is a member. It is level 6 Advanced Certificate in Original Equipment Manufacturing with a focus on the engineering and manufacturing where you would learn a range of skills such as engineering drawing electrical and electronic technology OEM practices, mechatronics , analytical & problem solving and Industrial robotics.