A new programme to support the industry’s need to upskill in the area of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has been launched . The new micro-credential in Strategic Co-ordination and Collaboration for Modern Methods of Construction was developed following intensive engagement with industry to identify the key knowledge and skill gaps in the sector when it comes to […]
The Women in Construction and Engineering programme for 2023 will kick off on 8 March with a free webinar, 'Unlocking gender, diversity and inclusion potential through flexible working' which will look at how the move to flexible working will help the sector address its skills crisis. New Civil Engineer editor Claire Smith will chair the […]
The Ei Electronics Women in Engineering Scholarship will award €2,500 per annum for 3 years to an outstanding University of Limerick female student who is studying one of the following eligible of STEM courses: LM063 BSc in Technology Management LM076 BSc in Product Design & Technology LM118 BE Electronic and Computer Eng. LM121 Computer Science LM124 Mathematics […]
Forklift Operator With (Manual Handling & Safepass) is an ETB short course developed to provide learners with the skills required to work as a general operative, ground workers, plant & heavy goods operators in the construction industry, or to progress onto further education and training in Logistics & Distribution. What does the ETB do? Education […]
An Introduction to the LCi Training Course Portfolio will take place on 26/01/2023 - 15:00 and is presented by Trevor McSharry - Head of Department of Civil Engineering and Construction - Atlantic Technological University. This presentation will provide and introduction to the LCi Course Portfolio which consists of the LCi White Belt, LCi Yellow Belt […]
Record Number of Retrofitting Enrolments for 2022: There has been a significant progress being made in the number of participants in near-zero energy building (NZEB) and retrofit upskilling and reskilling programmes in 2022. Following progress in developing a national network of centres of excellence in retrofit skills training, including NZEB skills, the number of […]
The Skills to Compete - Welding/fabrication course will provide trainees with the skills and related knowledge in fabrication - basic skills, manual metal arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, MIG welding and to develop their attitudes, personal effectiveness and job seeking skills which will enable them to obtain employment as welders/fabricators. The course takes place on DDLETB […]
The Report on the Analysis of Skills for Residential Construction & Retrofitting, 2023 to 2030 has been published. A priority action under Housing for All , the report identifies the construction skills needs from the further education and training and higher education sector to meet housing and retrofitting targets outlined in Housing for All and the National Retrofit […]
10 new apprenticeship programmes will be offered in 2023. These 10 programmes are on top of a further 11 which are currently in development, and will add significantly to the 66 programmes already available nationwide. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris said: "Creating parity of esteem for apprenticeships has […]
Are you interested in a career in Construction? The construction industry is a vital sector in the Irish economy and is a key employer across the country. After the challenges the industry faced during Covid, there are signs of strong recovery with many construction companies seeing an increase in revenues in 2022. As a result, […]
