ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship Programme – 2025

What an ESB Networks Electrical Apprenticeship consists of:

The Electrical Apprenticeship is SOLAS standards-based, consisting of 208 weeks / 4-year duration.

During the 4 years, there are 7 SOLAS Phases and ESB Networks Off Job Training:

  • Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7 are on-the-job, gaining experience while working closely with a qualified Network Technician on site.
  • SOLAS Phases 2, 4 and 6 are off-the-job training modules. These phases take place in a SOLAS Training Centre and TU (former IT) Colleges.
  • 24 weeks of ESB Networks off-the-job training takes place in the ESB Networks Training Centre (Portlaoise).

Educational Requirements:

Candidates must  be 17 years of age or older before the 1st June 2025 and have obtained the following minimum standards at the time of applying:

  • Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement – 5 Merit grades or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects.
  • Junior Certificate – 5 grades C or higher Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects.
  • Leaving Certificate Applied – 120 or more Credits.
  • Vocational Leaving Certificate – 5 grades D’s or higher in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects.
  • Leaving Certificate – 5 grade O6 or higher (formerly 3 Leaving cert grade D or higher) in Maths, English or Irish, Science* and two other subjects  (H7 is not accepted as equivalent to O3 for this Campaign, a candidate must have a minimum of 40% in required subject either in higher or ordinary level)
  • FETAC/QQI Level 3 Major Awards – Minimum 6 modules which include
    • Communications,
    • Mathematics or Bother Application of Number and Functional Mathematics,
    • Personal Effectiveness or Personal and Interpersonal Skills.
  • FETAC/QQI Level 4 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules.
  • FETAC/QQI Level 5 Major Awards – Minimum 5 modules.

Science* can be replaced by Technology, Art, Craft & Design, Technical Graphics, Metalwork, Material Technology (Wood) Design Communication Graphics, Construction, Engineering, Home Economics, Ag  Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

To apply for this job please visit careers.esb.ie.