Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 June 2025
584. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the stage of the ten-step process for the development of new apprenticeships is the new spatial planning apprenticeship (NFQ Level 8). [31721/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraA key pillar in the Action Plan for Apprenticeship 2021 - 2025 is to ensure that apprenticeships are recognised and valued across all sectors, promoting them as a vital method for building upon existing and supporting emerging skills needs now and into the future.
There are 10 steps involved in developing a national apprenticeship. These steps are not linear and a number may be taken in parallel.
The Initial Proposal is the first stage in developing a new apprenticeship program. At this step, the proposing industry group submits a formal application to the National Apprenticeship Alliance for consideration.
The consortia for the Spatial Planning apprenticeship Level 8 is currently in the process of engaging with the National Apprenticeship Office on their Initial Proposal. Supported by the National Apprenticeship Office, the National Apprenticeship Alliance recommends proposals on new apprenticeships for development.
