Advanced Manufacturing Technician Traineeship

This course provide the skills and related knowledge to confidently pursue employment in a process maintenance technician role in a manufacturing setting.

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European Social Fund (ESF)

This course is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). This means that the course is provided at no cost to the learner. This includes tuition, equipment, courseware and examinations.

The European Social Fund is the European Union (EU)’s main instrument for investing in people and supporting the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The aim of the ESF is to achieve high employment levels, fair social protection, and a skilled and resilient workforce for the future world of work, in line with the principles set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights.

The European Social Fund Plus provides over €10 billion annually across the European Union. Each country in the European Union avails of this funding to improve job prospects for millions of people and create a more inclusive society. It co-funds local, regional and national employment-related projects throughout the European Union.

What Will You Learn

Operate, maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
Understand and apply PLC programming and control logic
Work confidently in industrial settings with real-world equipment
Build strong communication, teamwork, and project planning skills
Become job-ready or progress to further technical education

Information Evening

Join us at CELTEC for a dynamic Open Day where we’ll showcase our state-of-the-art training centre and provide insight into career pathways in Advanced Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies.

Whether you've just completed your Leaving Certificate or you're ready to retrain for a future-focused career, this event is your opportunity to explore hands-on training, meet expert tutors, and see the latest in automation, robotics, and industrial systems in action.

Thursday 28th August - 7pm to 9pm

CELTEC Training Centre, Unit 12A, M4 Business Park, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, W23 HCK2

Course Start:

22nd September 2025

Duration:

52 Weeks (includes 10 weeks work experience)
Monday to Thursday 9am - 4.15pm & Fridays 9am - 13.30

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Who Should Attend?

School leavers interested in tech and engineering

Adults in transition or upskilling toward future-proof careers

Anyone curious about how to break into Ireland’s advanced manufacturing sector

This course offers a Nationally and Internationally recognised QQI Level 6 Manufacturing Technician Qualification

The following modules are covered on this course

Electrical Principles (6N2049) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the principles underpinning the functioning of electrical circuits to understand and work safely with electric circuits
Programmable Logic Controllers (6N5370) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to program and locate faults in a programmable logic controller (PLC)
Mechanical Maintenance Skills (6N5372) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to perform fault finding and repair tasks for mechanical maintenance
Electronics (6N5374) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to design and build complex electronic circuits
Industrial Electrical Systems (6N5377) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to diagnose industrial faults and to carry out repairs/replacements safely
Maths for Information Technology (5N18396) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to apply a broad range of mathematical skills and tools to a wide variety of contexts especially in software development and/or working with computer systems and networks
Communications (6N1950) – Equips the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a comprehensive range of everyday and work-related tasks
Work Experience (6N1946) – Equips the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time (10 weeks)
Control Systems (City and Guilds) – Equips the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence in a set of mechanical or electronic devices that regulates other devices or systems by way of control loops