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Kickstart Your Engineering Career with the Free OEM Engineering Traineeship
The Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) Engineering Traineeship prepares trainees for careers as engineers and technicians. It combines theoretical learning with hands-on industry experience, providing a strong foundation in manufacturing and engineering processes.
The nine-month programme includes 26 weeks of classroom-based training at Monaghan Institute and 12 weeks of work placement at Combilift. This blend of study and practical experience ensures trainees develop essential skills for the engineering and manufacturing industries.
“The work placement in Combilift allows the Trainee to put the theory they have learnt into practice in a real working environment.”
The free 9-month OEM Engineering Traineeship combines workplace and classroom learning.
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On successful completion of this course, students may apply for employment or for the OEM Apprenticeship.
The Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) Engineering Traineeship prepares Trainees for work as future Engineers/Technicians and combines theory and practical industry experience to provide a basic understanding of Manufacturing and Engineering Processes. The Trainee will complete 26 weeks classroom-based learning in Monaghan Institute and 12 weeks work placement in Combilift spread out over the course of the 9 months
what are the benefits of the OEM Traineeship?
Fully Funded
Programme
There are no fees for this course and students may be eligible for a bursary from Combilift or a Training Allowance from CMETB. Uniforms / Health & Safety Clothing and a toolbox will be provided for training.
Level 5
Qualification
Any Trainee who successfully completes the 9 month course will receive a Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) in Engineering Technology and a City & Guilds Level 2 in Hydraulics.
Exciting Career
Prospects
Successful graduates of this course may be offered full time employment with Combilift. There is also an opportunity for progression within your role in Combilift.
Employment & Further
Training Opportunities
Graduates can apply for employment or the OEM Apprenticeship, with opportunities to interview for roles at Combilift. Past trainees now work as electrical, assembly, testing, and maintenance technicians, as well as service engineers, lean & quality engineers, and control systems engineers.
This is a full time course, starting in September with 12 weeks work based learning in Combilift and 26 weeks classroom based learning in Monaghan Institute. The modules delivered on this Traineeship are:
- Auto Electricity
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- CAD (2D)
- Electronics
- Engineering Theory
- Lean Manufacturing
- Control Systems
- Engineering Drawings
- Fluid Power Systems – Hydraulics
- Health & Safety
The course is fully funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund, so there are no course fees and students may be eligible for a bursary from Combilift or training allowance from CMETB. Combilift also provides a toolkit for each trainee, a training allowance is paid to those in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment.
Other entitlements may include:
- Travel or Accommodation allowance
- Meal allowance or Access to the National Childcare Scheme
- For those not in receipt of a training allowance, Combilift will provide a bursary
This is a full time course, starting in September, with 12 weeks work based learning in Combilift and 26 weeks classroom based learning in Monaghan Institute.
Applicants must be 16+ with a Leaving Certificate, QQI Level 4, GCSEs (A*-C/9-4), NVQ Level 2, BTEC, or equivalent. Mature students (23+) may qualify based on work experience.
Any Trainee who successfully completes the 9 month course will receive a Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) in Engineering Technology and a City & Guilds Level 2 in Hydraulics.
and have progressed my career in Combilift”
The OEM Apprenticeship Application Process
Interested in a career in Engineering?
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Register on Fetch Course ( An Application Form will be posted / emailed to you). Complete the Application Form and return it to [email protected]
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Congratulations! You have secured yourself an Interview with our team. Good Luck!
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We look forward to welcoming you onboard. PPE and tool kits will be provided to all individuals.
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This is a full time course, starting in September, with 12 weeks work based learning in Combilift and 26 weeks classroom based learning in Monaghan Institute.
Hear from our previous Students that completed The OEM Apprenticeship
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do after school, but the OEM Engineering Traineeship was the perfect choice. My favourite module was Hydraulics and Engineering, and I loved applying theory to hands-on learning. The assignments were challenging but really rewarding. After completing the traineeship in 2019, I was offered a role at Combilift and have been growing my career here ever since.
Conor McMahon
I’ve always been interested in machinery and had some experience in farming, so the OEM Engineering Traineeship was a great fit. It was close to home, affordable, and I liked the mix of theory and hands-on learning. The fact that it’s only nine months made it a great alternative to a long college degree. After finishing in 2017, I was offered a job at Combilift and have been building my career here ever since.
Gary McCaffery
How to Apply for the OEM Engineering Traineeship
Kickstart your engineering career with the free OEM Engineering Traineeship. Register on Fetch Courses to receive an application form by post or email.
To apply, complete the form and send it to [email protected] or post it to Combilift, Annahagh, Monaghan, H18 VP65. For more details, contact 047 – 80500.
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