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.
Overview
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.
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More information is available in the EUFunds and European Social Fund​ websites.
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September 2025
22 September 2025 -
18 September 2026
CELTEC, Celbridge
Manufacturing Technician Past Learners
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Course Modules
​The following modules are completed on this course;
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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
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Programmable Logic Controllers (6N5370) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to program and locate faults in a programmable logic controller (PLC)
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Mechanical Maintenance Skills (6N5372) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to perform fault finding and repair tasks for mechanical maintenance
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Electronics (6N5374) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to design and build complex electronic circuits
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Industrial Electrical Systems (6N5377) – Equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to diagnose industrial faults and to carry out repairs/replacements safely
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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
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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
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Work Experience (6N1946) – Equips the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time (10 weeks)
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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
Module Content
Detailed learning outcomes can be viewed by clicking on the links below:
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Suitability
While no prior knowledge of manufacturing is required, learners must completed an interview and an aptitude test prior to course commencement.
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This programme is designed for those who are currently unemployed, those interested in re-entering the workforce or those considering a career change.
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This course is fully funded, delivered by Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board (KWETB), paid for by the European Social Fund (ESF).
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For those who are receiving a social welfare entitlement prior to course commencement will keep this payment for the duration of their course.
Companies that have hired learners from this course
CELTEC (Celbridge Engineering Lab Training and Education Centre) in Co. Kildare is a facility focused on advanced manufacturing and technical education. It offers specialised training in areas like robotics, industrial systems, additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
The centre emphasises hands-on learning through state-of-the-art equipment, including robotics, cobotics, and virtual reality systems, and fosters expertise in areas like precision engineering and pharmaceutical processes.
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The facility includes modern classrooms equipped with multimedia learning tools and advanced laboratories for engineering and industrial training. CELTEC is part of the Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board's initiatives and provides traineeships and skill development programs tailored for employment in technical and manufacturing roles. Courses often integrate classroom instruction with online, blended, and immersive learning technologies.
