Apprentice in Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with Sugrue Excavation Ltd, Gortboy, Beaufort, V93FP68
Contact Orla Sugrue by email at: jpsugrue@gmail.com
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Architectural Technology And Design QQI Level 5 at Dunboyne College of Further Education is a one-year course is designed to provide students with the valuable skills needed to work in the architecture and design sectors or to progress to third level options.
Students will gain a firm foundation in Computer Aided Design (CAD), which is used to create graphics and make calculations needed in the production of drawings, three dimensional simulations, models and other design work.
Students will be given the opportunity to prepare a portfolio in architecture or architectural technology to further aid their progression. Students will gain skills in the areas of building design and sustainability.
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change:
Architectural Drawing
• Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
• Design Skills
• Safety and Health at Work
• Mathematics
• Combined materials
• Drawing
• Communications
• Work Experience
CERTIFICATION
• QQI Level 5 in Computer Aided Design 5M1940
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
The Architectural Technology and Design QQI Level 5 course at Dunboyne College of Further Education is listed in Courses.ie's national courses finder.
IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING
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Unite, which represents plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices on construction projects throughout Ireland, has said that a full-day work stoppage today (Friday 6 September) will involve official pickets being placed on selected large construction sites where members of the Mechanical Engineering & Building Services Contractors’ Association (MEBSCA) are carrying out works. The sites involved are in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Kildare, and pickets will be placed from 00.01 am to 11.59 pm.
Last month Unite mechanical members voted overwhelmingly for industrial action in pursuit of restoration of the first hour of ‘travel time’. Unite accepted an invitation to renewed talks on 26 August. After these talks broke down, the union served notice of industrial action on relevant mechanical employers.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “While MEBSCA employers have seen their turnover skyrocket, workers are continuing to pay the price for a crisis that was not of their making.
“Unite members know that they have their union’s unstinting support as they fight to have this shameful cut reversed”.
In the absence of a meaningful offer from MEBSCA, further strike action will follow, with pickets being placed on additional sites.
Payment of the first hour of ‘travel time’ was originally cut as a so-called ‘temporary measure’ following the 2008 financial crash. This austerity-era cut was meant to be reviewed after a year, but over a decade later workers are still waiting.
Restoration of the first hour of ‘travel time’ would mean a significant increase in pay for mechanical construction workers at a time of ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Unite regional officer James McCabe said: “Unless MEBSCA returns to the table and engages meaningfully with Unite regarding restoration of the first hour of ‘travel time’, industrial action will escalate. Resolution of this dispute is in the employers’ hands”.
Jumpstart your career with the OPW & make a real impact by joining its 2-year Engineering Graduate Development Programme.
Explore various disciplines such as Civil, Fire Safety, Mechanical & Structural Engineering.
OPW 2-year Engineering Graduate Development Programme
Are you interested in starting a career in Fire Safety Engineering and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others? Why not consider joining our 2-year Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works.
Candidate Information - GDP Fire Safety Engineering - Fire & Security Division
Application Form - GDP Fire Safety Engineering - Fire & Security Division
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Friday 1st November 2024
Temporary Graduate Engineer Fixed Term Specific Purpose - 2 Year Contract in Civil & Structural Engineering Section, Office of Public Works
Are you interested in starting a career in Civil & Structural Engineering and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others? Why not consider joining our 2-year Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works.
Candidate Information - GDP Civil and Structural Engineering
Application Form - GDP Civil and Structural Engineering
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Friday 1st November 2024
Temporary Graduate Engineer Fixed Term Specific Purpose - 2 Year Contract in Civil Engineering, Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Section, Office of Public Works
Are you interested in starting a career in Civil Engineering and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others? Why not consider joining our 2-year Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works.
Candidate Information - GDP Civil Engineering Arterial Drainage & Construction
Application Form - GDP Civil Engineering Arterial Drainage & Construction
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Friday 1st November 2024
Temporary Graduate Engineer Fixed Term Specific Purpose - 2 Year Contract in Civil Engineering, Flood Risk Management Section, Flood Relief Design and Data Services Division, Office of Public Works
Are you interested in starting a career in Civil Engineering and Flood Risk Management and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others?
Why not consider joining our 2-year Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works.
Candidate Information - GDP Flood Relief Design & Data Services
Application Form - GDP Flood Relief Design & Data Services
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Friday 1st November 2024
Temporary Graduate Engineer Fixed Term Specific Purpose - 2 Year Contract in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Section, Office of Public Works
Are you interested in starting a career in Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others?
Why not consider joining our 2-year Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works.
Candidate Information - GDP Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Application Form - GDP Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Friday 1st November 2024
Temporary Graduate Engineer Fixed Term Specific Purpose - 2 Year Contract in Civil Engineering Section, Flood Risk Management & Climate Adaptation Division, Office of Public Works
Are you interested in starting a career in Flood Risk Management and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others?
Why not consider joining our 2-year Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works.
Candidate Information - Civil Engineering GDP Climate Adaptation Division
Application Form - Civil Engineering GDP Climate Adaptation Division
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Friday 1st November 2024
Temporary Graduate Engineer Fixed Term Specific Purpose - 2 Year Contract in Mechanical Engineering Field Services, Engineering Section, Office of Public Works
Are you interested in starting a career in Mechanical Engineering Field Services and being actively involved in exciting projects that will have a real impact and help improve the lives of others?
Why not consider joining our 2-year Graduate Development Programme with the Office of Public Works.
Candidate Information - GDP Civil Engineering MEFS
Application Form - GDP Civil Engineering MEFS
Closing Date: 5.30pm on Friday 1st November 2024
Become a skilled apprentice with the OPW. Apprentices come from a wide range of backgrounds and skill sets. For some, it is the opportunity to change careers; for others, it is the beginning of a life of craft mastery. Ireland’s rich archaeological, built and cultural heritage creates a need for a broad mix of conservation skills. To meet this need, the OPW run a 4-year apprenticeship programme in a wide range of areas, such as the following:
- Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in National Monuments Depots, Nationwide
- Craft Carpenter and Joiner in National Monuments Depots, Nationwide
- Craft Carpenter and Joiner in Building Maintenance Service, Dublin
- Craft Wood Manufacturer and Finisher, Furniture Branch, Dublin
- Craft Construction Plant Fitter, Drainage Divisions, Nationwide
- Craft Metal Fabricator, Central Engineering Works, Dublin
Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
Apprenticeship training comprises the following:
- on-the-job training on location
- off-the-job day or block release training at a SOLAS Training Centre, an Institute of Technology, or a College of Further Education.
OPW is committed to providing apprenticeships across a wide range of skills and these positions will be advertised on our website from time to time. Applications for apprenticeships will only be accepted when a specific apprenticeship is advertised.
For a full list of competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works, please see Current Vacancies .
Application Form - Civil Engineering GDP Climate Adaptation Division
The Department of Social Protection is hosting an Employer Roadshow for Construction Employers on Tuesday September 10th in the Strand Hotel, Limerick.
The objective is to provide information on the services and supports that employers can access when growing and/or retaining their workforce. Information on the newly launched Employment and Youth Engagement Charter, and the schemes and financial supports available will be provided.
Registration can be made by clicking here
IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING
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Saturday, 22nd March, 2025
LOCATION
Serpentine Hall, Hall 3, RDS, Dublin
SEMINARS
Full Day Of Industry Talks
Advance and enhance knowledge, skills, and competencies in architectural drafting, 2D CAD, and 3D CAD.
This part-time 10 ECTS, NFQ level 6 certificate programme comprises two modules, delivered across two semesters; Architectural Drafting & 2D CAD (5 ETCS); and Advanced 2D CAD & Intro to 3D CAD (5 ETCS)
- Semester 1 introduces principles of a series of architectural drawing techniques using pencil and ink and 2D CAD. The module enables students to develop skills in the use of architectural drawing using pencil and ink and 2D CAD as a means of communicating design ideas
- Semester 2 builds on skills gained in Architectural Drafting & 2D CAD and to introduce advanced detailing using 2D CAD. The module also introduces principles of 3D modelling techniques using 3D CAD. The module introduces principles of a series of architectural drawing techniques using 2D CAD and 3D modelling techniques using 3D CAD.
- The course is aimed at learners from a design or building environment background who wish to advance and enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies in architectural drafting, 2D CAD and 3D CAD, and receive formal certification for these.
- This course is also suitable for those who want to complete it as part of their lifelong learning or who wish to progress in the workplace.
- The course provides a pathway for students who do not have formal qualifications or training in art and design and may be considering a career or academic study in this field.
The Department of Social Protection is hosting an Employer Roadshow for Construction Employers on Tuesday September 10th in the Strand Hotel, Limerick.
The objective is to provide information on the services and supports that employers can access when growing and/or retaining their workforce. Information on the newly launched Employment and Youth Engagement Charter, and the schemes and financial supports available will be provided.
Registration can be made by clicking here
IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING
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DATE
Saturday, 22nd March, 2025
LOCATION
Serpentine Hall, Hall 3, RDS, Dublin
SEMINARS
Full Day Of Industry Talks
The Construction Industry Federation has responded to the phasing out of the waste recovery and landfill levy exemptions for construction and demolition waste, which will come into effect on 1st September 2024.
Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation said: “It is a shared objective of both government and industry to reduce construction waste. The federation is fully supportive of the circular economy and the principal of sustainability across the construction industry. We look forward to engaging with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications on the further implementation of these measures in the months ahead.”
The ending of exemptions will be rolled out in four phases, commencing on 1st September 2024. Transitional provisions apply to mitigate costs enabling the industry to adapt new procedures to utilise byproduct classification as appropriate.
Hubert Fitzpatrick said: “An exemption will remain in place to support brownfield development, benefiting from existing infrastructure. This approach is consistent with Ireland’s latest National Development Plan, which prioritises brownfield development within the context of sustainable urban growth and environmental protection. We will continue to engage with the Department and the Environmental Protection Agency to address any issues arising from these changes and to explore further opportunities for enhancing construction circularity.”
The Department of Social Protection is hosting an Employer Roadshow for Construction Employers on Tuesday September 10th in the Strand Hotel, Limerick.
The objective is to provide information on the services and supports that employers can access when growing and/or retaining their workforce. Information on the newly launched Employment and Youth Engagement Charter, and the schemes and financial supports available will be provided.
Registration can be made by clicking here
IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING
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DATE
Saturday, 22nd March, 2025
LOCATION
Serpentine Hall, Hall 3, RDS, Dublin
SEMINARS
Full Day Of Industry Talks
Join the Energy, Environment and Climate Action Division and the Roads and Transportation Society for a free webinar on Decarbonising Ireland’s Railways on Wednesday, 4th September at 6:30pm in Clyde Road (and online).
Register here.
Iarnród Éireann’s corporate Climate Action Plan 2023 to 2030 sets out how to achieve emissions reductions of 51% by 2030.
The ambitious plan will be delivered while rail services are expanded, with passenger journeys of 80 million per annum targeted by 2030, up from a pre-COVID high of 50.1 million journeys.
In this fascinating presentation you will learn about the Company’s ambitious investment programme to develop and decarbonise Ireland’s heavy rail network to achieve these targets through various programmes and projects including:
- DART+ Programme.
- Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme
- Dublin Belfast Enterprise Fleet Programme
- All-Island Strategic Rail Review
- Limerick Foynes Line, Galway Ceannt Station and other projects
Iarnród Éireann’s Climate Action Plan 2023 to 2030
IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING
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Iarnród Éireann’s Climate Action Plan 2023 to 2030 has set a bold target: to reduce its emissions by 51% by 2030.
Iarnród Éireann’s Climate Action Plan 2023 to 2030
- Leading by Example: Iarnród Éireann is demonstrating that even large-scale operations can make substantial strides towards decarbonization.
- A Greener Ireland: By reducing its carbon footprint, the company is contributing to Ireland's broader climate goals and helping to create a more sustainable future.
- Enhanced Passenger Experience: As the company transitions to a greener fleet, passengers can expect quieter, cleaner, and more comfortable journeys.
Key Strategies for Success
- Electrification: A major focus of the plan is to electrify the rail network. This will significantly reduce reliance on diesel and lower emissions.
- Renewable Energy: Iarnród Éireann is committed to sourcing more of its energy from renewable sources such as solar and wind power.
- Energy Efficiency: The company will implement a range of measures to improve energy efficiency across its operations.
- Sustainable Procurement: Iarnród Éireann is working with suppliers to ensure that all materials and services meet sustainability standards.
Challenges and Opportunities
While the plan is ambitious, it also presents challenges. These include the significant investment required for electrification, the need to overcome infrastructure constraints, and the ongoing task of managing a complex supply chain. However, these challenges also present opportunities for innovation and collaboration with other stakeholders in the transport sector.
A Sustainable Future
Iarnród Éireann's Climate Action Plan is a testament to the company's commitment to sustainability. By setting ambitious targets and implementing innovative solutions, the company is paving the way for a greener future for Ireland. As the plan unfolds, we can expect to see significant changes in the way we travel by rail.
Read full details of Iarnród Éireann’s Climate Action Plan.
IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING
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Saturday, 22nd March, 2025
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RTE is reporting that "70% of young people in Ireland have considered a job in construction industry"
The percentage comes from a survey carried out by (Ireland's leading builders’ merchants, Chadwicks.
The findings show that a significant 70% of people aged 16-24 have considered a career in the construction industry. Moreover, an overwhelming majority of parents of young adults (85%) recognize the advantages of a career in construction for their children. Notably, more than two-thirds (67%) of these parents expressed that they would be pleased if their child chose to pursue a career in this sector.
You can read the report here.
IRELAND'S CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SECTORS' UPCOMING
JOBS & RECRUITMENT EVENT
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DATE
Saturday, 22nd March, 2025
LOCATION
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