FAQ
Summer Intake 2026 (Induction beginning of August, college in September 2026)
-ATU Galway (Level 6,7,8) *IMPORTANT - Only one 2026 intake available for Galway
-TUS Midwest (Level 6 only)
-MTU Cork (Level 6,7,8)
Winter Intake 2026 (Induction Mid November, college January 2027)
-TUS Midwest (Level 6 & 7)
-MTU Cork (Level 6,7,8)
-ATU Sligo (Level 6,7) *IMPORTANT – Only one 2026 intake available for Sligo
-Dundalk IT (Level 6,7) *IMPORTANT - Only one 2026 intake available for Dundalk
The national QQI award for the successful completion of the manufacturing programmes is issued by the coordinating provider’. i.e. The Technological University.
The 2 year level 6 manufacturing apprentice will receive a Higher Certificate of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (apprenticeship) The 3 year level 7 manufacturing apprentice will receive a Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (apprenticeship) . The 4 year Level 8 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering apprentice will receive a Bachelor of Engineering (HONS) in Advanced Manufacturing (apprenticeship).
The manufacturing apprenticeships is a collaboration between apprentice, employer, government, tuition provider and the Apprenticeship Alliance.