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bassey · 20-02-2010, 12:11

Just thought I'd throw it up here that the ESB are going to be taking on another batch of approx. 100 apprentices this year. The application form is on their site, needs to be in by March 9th.

https://www.candidatemanager.net/esb/

mrhappy1972 · 20-02-2010, 21:25

Are esb intersted in training adults 35+ or do they rather train youngun's in todays climate

**Davy** · 20-02-2010, 21:27

Dont think their is a max age to apply

ShamFeen · 21-02-2010, 11:53

To qualify for the Apprenticeship programme, candidates must be 16 years of age on or before 1st June 2010. If you are not 16 years of age by that date, you are ineligible to apply this year.

bassey · 21-02-2010, 12:23

Last year (This years 1st years) there were a few adult apprentices who were over 30.

ShamFeen · 22-02-2010, 12:48

I'm not arguing I've worked with the ESB's mature apprentices previously, but as it says on the form you must be 16 on or before June 2010

WannabeSpark · 22-02-2010, 16:42

I'm after sending in my application for the esb apprenticeship already. I'm 27yrs of age and have no work experience that would be relevant for an electrical apprenticeship. All of my work experience to date has been either office or retail based.
I have thought a lot about getting into the electrical trade and am doing a city and guilds course in AC/DC Elementary Elec Eng and I have a decent leaving cert. I also did some casual farm labouring work a while back which I enjoyed so I know I would have no problems with the physical outdoor element of the job.
Just wondering if the fact that i'm a bit older, along with the lack of experience, will work against me?

**Davy** · 22-02-2010, 17:26

The lack of electrical knowledge wont matter, you will be going to fas if they take you on. Most other school leavers wont have an electrical backround either. Once your previous references are ok then you should have as good a chance as any. A lot of people wouldn't be able to go for the job due being on €200 a week

germanicus · 24-02-2010, 18:22

Does anyone know where the off the job training for this apprenticeship takes place?

mal1 · 24-02-2010, 18:26

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Originally Posted by germanicus

Does anyone know where the off the job training for this apprenticeship takes place?

Is it not Portlaoise?

**Davy** · 24-02-2010, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by germanicus

Does anyone know where the off the job training for this apprenticeship takes place?

In takes place in the Fas centre you are assigned from fas as the places come available

Quote:

Originally Posted by mal1

Is it not Portlaoise?

Thats in-house training for esb works.

WIZE · 24-02-2010, 19:06

What if I cant remember my JC and LC results im 30 now

**Davy** · 24-02-2010, 19:15

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Originally Posted by Most Haunted

What if I cant remember my JC and LC results im 30 now

you will have to produce a copy of the cert at some stage, so may as well get one now if your serious about it

superg · 24-02-2010, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Most Haunted

What if I cant remember my JC and LC results im 30 now

You can get replacements from the dept of education.

I started my apprenticeship when i was 31,Not working with the ESB unfortunately but heading towards my 4th year soon and its the best thing I ever did

germanicus · 24-02-2010, 23:18

i wonder whether the esb keep many of the apprentices on full time afterwards?

20-02-2010, 12:11	#46
bassey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 579 Adverts \| Friends	ESB Apprenticeship Just thought I'd throw it up here that the ESB are going to be taking on another batch of approx. 100 apprentices this year. The application form is on their site, needs to be in by March 9th. https://www.candidatemanager.net/esb/

22-02-2010, 16:42	#52
WannabeSpark Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4 Adverts \| Friends	I'm after sending in my application for the esb apprenticeship already. I'm 27yrs of age and have no work experience that would be relevant for an electrical apprenticeship. All of my work experience to date has been either office or retail based. I have thought a lot about getting into the electrical trade and am doing a city and guilds course in AC/DC Elementary Elec Eng and I have a decent leaving cert. I also did some casual farm labouring work a while back which I enjoyed so I know I would have no problems with the physical outdoor element of the job. Just wondering if the fact that i'm a bit older, along with the lack of experience, will work against me? Last edited by WannabeSpark; 22-02-2010 at 16:54.

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20-02-2010, 21:25	#47
mrhappy1972 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 9 Adverts \| Friends	Are esb intersted in training adults 35+ or do they rather train youngun's in todays climate

20-02-2010, 21:27	#48
Davy Category Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ireland most of the time Posts: 13,740 Adverts \| Friends CMod: Android Devices, Bargain Alerts, Mobiles, Biz	Dont think their is a max age to apply

21-02-2010, 11:53	#49
ShamFeen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 173 Adverts \| Friends	To qualify for the Apprenticeship programme, candidates must be 16 years of age on or before 1st June 2010. If you are not 16 years of age by that date, you are ineligible to apply this year.

21-02-2010, 12:23	#50
bassey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 579 Adverts \| Friends	Last year (This years 1st years) there were a few adult apprentices who were over 30.

22-02-2010, 12:48	#51
ShamFeen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 173 Adverts \| Friends	I'm not arguing I've worked with the ESB's mature apprentices previously, but as it says on the form you must be 16 on or before June 2010

22-02-2010, 17:26	#53
Davy Category Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ireland most of the time Posts: 13,740 Adverts \| Friends CMod: Android Devices, Bargain Alerts, Mobiles, Biz	The lack of electrical knowledge wont matter, you will be going to fas if they take you on. Most other school leavers wont have an electrical backround either. Once your previous references are ok then you should have as good a chance as any. A lot of people wouldn't be able to go for the job due being on €200 a week

24-02-2010, 18:22	#54
germanicus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 70 Adverts \| Friends	Does anyone know where the off the job training for this apprenticeship takes place?

24-02-2010, 19:06	#57
WIZE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WIZE Posts: 3,182 Adverts \| Friends	What if I cant remember my JC and LC results im 30 now

24-02-2010, 23:18	#60
germanicus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 70 Adverts \| Friends	i wonder whether the esb keep many of the apprentices on full time afterwards?