PLCs, Pre-Apprenticeships & Traineeships
PLCs, Pre-Apprenticeship Courses & Traineeships
Build Your Pathway
Not everyone follows the same pathway into a career in construction. PLC (Post-Leaving Certificate) courses, pre-apprenticeship programmes and traineeships offer practical, industry-focused routes that can help you develop skills, gain qualifications and progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study.
These pathways are ideal for students who enjoy hands-on learning and want to build experience before entering the workforce or higher education.
Education and Training Boards Ireland have developed an interactive Construction career chart where you can explore a range of construction roles and courses here.
PLC & Pre-Apprenticeship Courses
PLC/pre-apprenticeship courses are typically one-year programmes delivered through Further Education and Training (FET) colleges throughout Ireland. They provide learners with practical skills and recognised qualifications while offering a stepping stone to higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
Construction-related courses may include:
Traineeships
Traineeships are another way of building skills and experience before entering the workforce.
Traineeship duration can be up to 18 months and provide participants with job-ready skills for construction roles. These include:
For more information on Traineeships