Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann are now accepting applications for Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprentices to commence in September 2024, in the following locations:
Dublin-Cork-Waterford-Wexford -Ballina-Limerick-Thurles-Tralee-Galway-Athlone-Longford-Stranolar-Sligo
These apprenticeship positions are open to both female and male candidates. Our 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. This includes training on the various day to day repairs and preventative maintenance tasks, in addition to vehicle diagnostics/fault finding with some of the most advanced systems of its kind in place. Our apprentices have had much success in the National Skills Competition over the years.
The apprenticeship comprises of seven phases, three off-the-job and four on-the job. During all of these phases you are assessed on a structured ongoing basis.
On-the-job training takes place with Dublin Bus/Bus Éireann, in your allocated garage, during Phases 1, 3, 5 and 7.
Off-the-job training is designated by SOLAS as follows:-
Phase 2
SOLAS Education and Training Board (ETB) Training Centre in Dublin, Cork or Waterford
Phase 4
Department of Education and Skills – TU Dublin or TU Shannon
Phase 6
Department of Education and Skills – TU Dublin or TU Shannon
Requirements
*Please note that 2020 certificate of completion (Junior Cert) and school reports will be accepted as an equivalent to the traditional Junior cert results, check www.apprenticeship.ie for further details.
Benefits
Bachelors Degree