What qualifications do I need to become an apprentice?

Apprenticeship is a voluntary contractual training programme between the employer and apprentice which is ratified by the Director of Training of the Board.

Anyone of school leaving age or over, who is desirous of being trained in a field in which a scheme of training is offered, is eligible.

The apprenticeship contract is usually for a period of three years
although some exemptions can be made to shorten the period of training
if the apprentice has already completed some theoretical or practical
training at an approved institution. Exemptions are subject to the
Director’s discretion.

The Board is able to facilitate this process but you can also find your own employer.

Yes, note that the wage paid varies according to the company which employs you. An apprentice is paid 45%, 55% and 75% of a regular employee’s pay in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively.