APPRENTICESHIP DEGREE PROGRAMME
“I decided to do the BSc Apprenticeship Degree in Engineering Services Management as I had been looking to complete a degree and further my knowledge in engineering services management, which is a good fit for our business. “Previously, I could not commit to an evening course, due to family life and work commitments. However, the structure of this apprenticeship degree programme suited me much better, as the classes took place live and online each Friday. This meant I could then juggle time over weeknights and weekends to study and Student testimonial
offers unique career progression opportunities that help retain and upskill existing employees. This in turn aids with succession planning and can help attract new talent to an organisation. As MTU recently gained new academic status, employees will now graduate from a full university as opposed to an IT. Employers are also only required to release students one day per week, while the employee will remain within their place of work over the other four days with a supported framework of apprenticeship work projects and assignments to complete. Employers can also avail of generous support grants of up to €4,000. DELIVERY AND DURATION The course is delivered through blended delivery. This comprises one full day a week (Fridays) of live, interactive online classes delivered in real-time, where attendance is mandatory, and this is coupled with structured on-the-job learning in the employee’s own workplace.
Degree Programme is €750 per academic year, with two new employer grants now available: • The 2023 Apprenticeship Employer Grant €2,000 financial support grant for each employee registered • New 2023 gender-based bursary grant of €2,666 QUALIFICATION AWARDED On successful completion of this apprenticeship degree programme, apprentices will be awarded a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Level 7 Degree in Engineering Services Management from Munster Technological University.
submit assignments. “I also completed this programme to help
promote further education within Thermodial and feel this type of apprenticeship degree programme suits our business and ethos. “As a company director, being awarded my BSc in Engineering Services Management provided me with a huge range of skills that I use in my role. I would have no hesitation in recommending this apprenticeship degree course to anyone who has a number of years’ experience post- apprenticeship and is looking to further themselves.” Alan Keegan, Company Director at Thermodial, and a recent graduate of the BSc Engineering Services Management Apprenticeship Degree Programme at MTU
HOW TO APPLY/ COURSE INFORMATION Applications are now open, with the apprenticeship due to commence in September 2024. For further information, contact Rachel O’ Farrell, Apprenticeship Officer at MTU: T: +353 (0) 83 020 9930 E: rachel.ofarrell@mtu.ie www.mtu.ie/courses/creesmg7/
COST AND EMPLOYER GRANTS The total cost of the ESM Apprenticeship
“One of the key benefits for employees is that they can continue to remain in full-time employment, using the earn-as-you-learn model, while gaining an internationally-recognised qualification.”
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