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. Give yourself the very best chance of successfully gaining employment as an apprentice.
Secure your Apprenticeship with our Preparation Courses
Current Opportunities
2024 Gas Networks Ireland’s Apprenticeship Programme
The Gas Networks Ireland Apprenticeship Programme is now open. Deadline for applications 30th April 2024. Full details and applications can be made on the official Gas Networks Ireland website. The selection process includes a CV, Cover letter, aptitude tests and interview! Prepare for success in the selection process with our renowned preparation course.
2024 Atlantic Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship
Atlantic Aviation is accepting applications for Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship. Deadline for applications is May 16th 2024. For more on the Apprenticeship Programme see the official website here.
The selection process includes an application form, aptitude tests and interview! Succeed in the selection process with our renowned preparation course.
98.5% Recommend our Apprenticeship Courses
(based on our most recent 2024 Apprenticeship customer survey)
From perfecting online applications to excelling in aptitude tests and interviews, we’ve got you covered. Our courses are crafted to prepare candidates for the multifaceted recruitment stages of top apprenticeship programmes, including the highly sought-after ESB apprenticeship.
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).
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.
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Applicable for:
- ESB Apprenticeships
- 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.
Apprenticeships Opportunities
2024 ESB Apprenticeships
Applications for the 2024 ESB Electrical Apprenticeship Programme are open on the ESB website. Deadline for applications 12pm on Monday 8th April 2024. 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 ESB aptitude tests used in 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
Bus Éireann Apprenticeship
- 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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Each candidate is usually required to undertake aptitude tests and the results will be used to compile a shortlist for interview purposes.
Deadline for applications 20th April 2024
More information and application details can be found on the official Bus Éireann website.
Gas Networks Ireland Apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship Programmes will include the following crafts:
> Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting
> Electrical Instrumentation
> Plumbing
The deadline for applications 30th April 2024.
- 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.
Atlantic Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship
2024 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
Atlantic Aviation is accepting applications for Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship. For more on the Apprenticeship Programme see the official website here
Deadline for applications is May 16th 2024.
Completion of this Apprenticeship leads to obtaining an Aircraft Maintenance License and the opportunity to work in an exciting growth industry.
Aer Lingus Apprenticeship
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship
2024 Aer Lingus Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Apprenticeship applications closed Tuesday 19th March 2024
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
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.
Eir Apprenticeship
2019 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 on or before August 2019
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 CourseIMPORTANT: 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.
