Apprenticeships NI · Government-funded
Engineering & Manufacturing.
From welding and fabrication to aerospace and electrical systems - engineering apprenticeships offer hands-on technical training in one of Northern Ireland's strongest sectors.
Level 2 frameworks.
Equivalent to 5 GCSEs- Engineering
- Electrical Power Engineering
Framework details on NI Direct ↗.
Level 3 frameworks.
Equivalent to 2 A Levels- Engineering
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Polymer Processing Operations
Framework details on NI Direct ↗.
How it works.
Apprenticeships NI are open to anyone aged sixteen or over, with no upper age limit. You must be employed in a relevant role for at least twenty-one hours each week and attend Rutledge for one day a month of off-the-job training. The programme is funded by the Department for the Economy and leads to a nationally recognised qualification. As of April 2025; details sourced from NI Direct ↗.
Register interest
Engineering & Manufacturing.
Complete the form and a member of staff from your nearest Rutledge branch will be in touch.
Government-funded provision
Rutledge delivers Apprenticeships NI under contract with the Department for the Economy. There is no fee to the apprentice, training is fully funded by DfE.