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Are you interested in an apprenticeship? Our preparation courses are specifically designed to help you navigate and succeed at the competitive apprenticeship selection process used by the ESB and many others. Our preparation course provides you with expert guidance and preparation that will give you the very best chance of successfully gaining employment as an apprentice.

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Prepare for Your Future with Our Apprenticeship Preparation Courses

NOW OPEN: The ESB has opened applications for their 2024 Apprenticeship Programme. Deadline for applications is 12pm Monday 25th March 2024. Start preparing for success in the selection process with our expert preparation courses! 

Our courses are crafted to prepare candidates for the multifaceted recruitment stages of top apprenticeship programmes, including the highly sought-after ESB apprenticeship. From perfecting online applications to excelling in aptitude tests and interviews, we’ve got you covered. Benefit from our instructors’ deep understanding of the apprenticeship selection process.

Preparation on each possible step of the apprenticeship employment process, including:

  • Researching the role
  • Where & how to apply
  • CVs & application forms
  • Aptitude / psychometric tests
  • Interviews (formal competency based & informal).

Do I have enough time to prepare for the ESB selection process with your course before the deadline? 

Yes, certainly with even a few dedicated hours you can get prepared. If you are are considering our online preparation we suggest the following:

1. Book the online course (you will create a username and a password as part of checkout and access the course via our website after the booking).

2. Engage with the application form module which will include comprehensive guidance on the ESB personal statement.

3. Practice the aptitude tests on the course which will fully familiarise you with the ESB style aptitude tests you will need to do as part of the selection process.

4. Apply for the Apprenticeship Programme on the ESB website anytime BEFORE the deadline at 12pm 25th March 2025. (Please note we would advise you not to leave your application submission to the last day to account for any unforeseen technical issues etc) 

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Please Note: Applying for a Career Services preparation course is not applying for an apprenticeship. Career Services is a private education company that helps people to prepare for entrance exams and interviews and bears no association or influence with the organisations mentioned on this website. Our courses are not mandatory, they are optional, but very popular each year.

What our students have to say...

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Applicable for:
  • ESB
  • Aer Lingus
  • Gas Networks Ireland
  • Iarnród Éireann
  • Bus Éireann
  • Eir
  • Leibherr
  • Hundreds of private companies and more
Course Benefits
  • Maximise your performance for Apprenticeship competitions including the ESB and many more
  • Reduce anxiety and become fully familiar with all question types
  • Be confident taking the assessments
  • Gain lifelong interview skills
  • Give yourself the best chance at securing your apprenticeship
  • Unlimited access to the online course for 12 months
  • Fantastic value for your career & self-development

Aside from the value of our preparation course for apprenticeship competitions, our courses have far reaching benefits as they provide students with skills that can be applied to various job applications in the future, including life-long interview skills.

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Apprenticeships Opportunities

2024 ESB Apprenticeships

Applications for the 2024 ESB Electrical Apprenticeship Programme are open on the ESB website. Deadline for applications is 12pm Monday 25th March.  The selection process will involve aptitude tests and an interview.

Preparing for the ESB Application Form, Aptitude Tests & Interview
  • Our preparation courses help you to prepare for the aptitude tests used in various apprenticeship competitions including the ESB apprenticeship campaign. Our course covers all of the aptitude test types as well as the structured interview.
  • This is a competitive and popular apprenticeship opportunity and our course gives you the tools you need to succeed in the selection process. We have a proven track record with over 35 years of assessment industry experience. Our popular preparation courses are now available to book.
IMPORTANT
  • Please Note: Based on previous ESB competitions eligible candidates that apply will receive an invitation via email to complete online aptitude tests. They are then usually given a short window of time (usually limited to 3 or 5 days) to complete the tests.
  • Anyone interested in our preparation course is thus advised to consider undertaking preparation before submitting an application. 
  • Anyone not interested in preparation can of course apply at any time once applications open. Our courses are optional. See here for more information
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Iarnród Éireann Apprenticeship

2023 Irish Rail Apprenticeship Campaign

Irish Rail opened 2023 applications for their Apprenticeship Programme across four trades:

> Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

> Apprentice Fitter

> Apprentice Electrician

> Apprentice (OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturing

Deadline for applications 14th of May 2023.

Each candidate is usually required to undertake aptitude tests and the results will be used to compile a shortlist for interview purposes.

More information and application details can be found on the official Irish Rail website.

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Bus Éireann Apprenticeship

Deadline for applications is 19th April 2023.
  • Apprentices are trained to the highest possible technical standards and acquire, amongst many other skills the ability to maintain the various systems associated with modern public service vehicles.
  • Candidates will be required to undertake aptitude tests as part of this apprenticeship competition. Our preparation course helps candidates to prepare for the kinds of aptitude tests and interviews used as part of the selection process in these apprenticeship competitions and give candidates the best chance at success.
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Aer Lingus Apprenticeship

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

2023 Aer Lingus Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Apprenticeship applications close Friday 12th May 2023

The Aer Lingus Apprenticeship is a 4-year programme in conjunction with SOLAS which allows successful apprentices to become fully qualified aircraft engineers once they have completed all phases.

Full list of eligibility criteria and further information can be found here on the Aer Lingus website

Preparing for the Assessments

Eligible candidates that submitted an application in the last recruitment campaign were required to undertake psychometric assessments / aptitude tests as part of the selection process. Our Apprenticeship Online Course is the perfect preparatory course for these kinds of apprenticeship assessments and includes an interview workbook. Take your apprenticeship aptitude tests with confidence

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Atlantic Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship

2023 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship

Atlantic Aviation accepted apprenticeship applications for Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship. For more on the Apprenticeship Programme see the official website here

Closing date for applications May 26th 2023. 

Completion of this Apprenticeship leads to obtaining an Aircraft Maintenance License and the opportunity to work in an exciting growth industry.

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Completion of this Apprenticeship leads to obtaining an Aircraft Maintenance License and the opportunity to work in an exciting growth industry.

More information can be found on the Atlantic Aviation Group website.

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Gas Networks Ireland Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship Programmes will include the following crafts:

> Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting

> Electrical Instrumentation

> Plumbing

  • Candidates will be required to undertake aptitude tests as part of this apprenticeship competition. Our preparation course helps candidates to prepare for the kinds of aptitude tests and interviews used as part of the selection process in these apprenticeship competitions and give candidates the best chance at success.

    Important: After submitting an application candidates will be given 5 days to complete the official online aptitude tests. Keep this in mind if you are considering preparation.

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Eir Apprenticeship

2019 Apprenticeship Programme

Closing date for applications was 18th July 2019. (as per eir website)

Candidates needed to have:

Full list of requirements can be found here on the eir website 

This year, as part of the government’s National Apprenticeship programme eir have partnered with TU Dublin Tallaght and successful applicants will enjoy the benefits of a full college experience through TU Dublin Tallaght while studying for a Nationally Accredited Level 6 Higher Certificate in Telecommunications and Data Networks (Apprenticeship Programme).

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Private Companies

Our courses are also relevant for apprenticeships and aptitude tests used by hundreds of private companies including Liebherr, Johnson & Johnson as well as many others.

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IMPORTANT: Applying for a Career Services preparation course is not applying for an apprenticeship. Career Services is a private company that helps people to prepare for entrance exams and interviews and bears no association or influence with the organisations mentioned on this website. Our courses are not mandatory they are optional courses.