Secure your apprenticeship with expert preparation for ESB and other Apprenticeship competitions. Ireland’s No. 1 provider of apprenticeship test and interview preparation.
Secure your Apprenticeship with our Preparation Courses
👷♂️ Applications for the ESB usually open in Spring each year. Give yourself the best chance of success with our renowned apprenticeship preparation courses.
What our students have to say...
More Testimonials98.5% Recommend our Apprenticeship Courses
(based on our most recent Apprenticeship customer survey)
From online applications to aptitude tests and interviews, we prepare you for every stage of the apprenticeship selection process. Our courses are designed by experts and tailored for many apprenticeship selection stages, including the highly sought-after ESB apprenticeship.
Our preparation includes:
- Overview of Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Researching Apprenticeship Roles
- Where and how to apply
- Application Forms, CVs and Cover Letters
- Apprenticeship Aptitude / psychometric tests
- Apprenticeship Competency based interviews
- Suitable for the ESB apprenticeships and many more
Please note: Applying to a Career Services preparation course is not applying for an apprenticeship. Career Services is a private education company and has no association or influence with the organisations mentioned. Our courses are optional but extremely popular each year.
Applicable for:
- ESB Apprenticeships
- Aer Lingus
- Gas Networks Ireland
- Iarnród Éireann
- Bus Éireann
- Eir
- Leibherr
- Hundreds of private sector apprenticeship programmes
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 you with skills that can be applied to various future job applications.
Apprenticeships Opportunities
ESB Apprenticeships
Applications for the ESB Apprenticeship typically open in Spring each year. As part of the selection process, candidates must complete online assessments often within a tight deadline.
Prepare for success with our expert-designed courses covering:
- ESB aptitude test types
- Interview preparation
- Application guidance
For over 35 years, Career Services has supported candidates in high-demand recruitment competitions. Prepare for success in the ESB selection tests with our expert preparation courses, designed to help you perform at your best.
IMPORTANT
When applications open, ESB requires candidates to complete a one-hour online assessment, usually within 3–5 days of receiving the test link. To avoid time pressure, we strongly recommend completing your preparation before submitting your ESB application. Our courses are optional and open to anyone. See here for more information
Bus Éireann Apprenticeship
Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
Bus Eireann accept applications for Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Mechanics for both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus, with placements starting in August/September. Opportunities are available in Athlone, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Stranorlar, Thurles, Tralee, Waterford, and Wexford Garages. 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.
Each candidate is usually required to undertake aptitude tests and the results will be used to compile a shortlist for interview purposes. Applications and more information can be found on the official Bus Eireann Website
Aer Lingus Apprenticeship
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
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
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
Iarnród Éireann Apprenticeship
Irish Rail Apprenticeship Campaign
Irish Rail open applications for their Apprenticeship Programme across four trades:
- Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- Apprentice Fitter
- Apprentice ElectricianApprentice (OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturing
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.
Atlantic Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
Atlantic Aviation accepts applications for Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship. For more on the Apprenticeship Programme see the official website here
Completion of this Apprenticeship leads to obtaining an Aircraft Maintenance License and the opportunity to work in an exciting growth industry.
Gas Networks Ireland Apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship Programmes will include the following crafts:
> Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting
> Electrical Instrumentation
> Plumbing
Full details can be found on the Gas Networks Ireland website.
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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.
Eir Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Programme
Closing date for applications was 18th July 2019. (as per eir website)
Candidates needed to have:
- Leaving Certificate OR Equivalent, must have passed a minimum of 6 subjects (must include a pass in maths)
- Full driving licence
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).
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.
Preparation CoursesIMPORTANT: 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.
