This apprenticeship is in development with Technological University of Shannon and Jaguar Land Rover, Ireland Ltd.  

This is a two-year apprenticeship programme leading to a NFQ Level 6 award. 

Further details to follow. 

This apprenticeship is in development with Technological University of Shannon and Jaguar Land Rover, Ireland Ltd.  

This is a two-year apprenticeship programme leading to a NFQ Level 6 award. 

Further details to follow. 

This occupation is well-suited to individuals with the following career interests:

Investigative: Enjoy analytical thinking, problem-solving, and intellectually stimulating work. Prefer theory over action and stay engaged with advancements in their field.

Administrative: Thrive in structured environments with clear guidelines. Prefer routine tasks, clerical work, and office-based roles that support organisational efficiency.

Realist: Interested in hands-on work with tools, technology, and machinery. Prefer practical problem-solving, independent work, and action-oriented tasks.

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Most commonly reported work tasks

• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
• Identify, analyse, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
• Develop testing programmes that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
• Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
• Conduct software compatibility tests with programmes, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.

 View Career Explorer to learn more about work tasks and work environments. 

This apprenticeship is in development with Technological University of Shannon and Jaguar Land Rover, Ireland Ltd.  

This is a two-year apprenticeship programme leading to a NFQ Level 6 award. 

Further details to follow. 

Advancement and Promotion
Where apprentices have the necessary ability, initiative, and basic qualifications, opportunities are available for advancement.

• People in employment have several options for both Educational and Career Progression. It might also be possible to gain promotion within your existing company. 
  
• By using your existing qualifications and experience you may be able to secure an alternative position in a more senior role in another company.
• It may also be possible to set up your own company based on your existing qualifications and experience. 

On completion of an apprenticeship your educational progression options may be offered as full awards on the NFQ levels 7-10 National Framework . You may also decide to embark on a partial award or to upskill in a particular area by undertaking a short, specialised course. 

Useful Links for Career Progression

You may also decide to embark on a partial award or to upskill in a particular area by undertaking a short, specialised course.   Depending on your skills, knowledge, and experience, some of the opportunities below may be appropriate to help develop your Career pathway.   

• Springboard & conversion courses      
• Skillnet Sector learning network courses    
• Skills to advance Local ETB Board    
• Further education training centres Fetchcourses    
• Post graduate education Search Post Graduate options    

Enterprise and Self-Employment Support:
On completion of an apprenticeship you may decide to set up your own business. The links below may be useful to support your entrepreneurial journey: 

• Local Enterprise Offices    , For profit Local enterprise support
• Local Area partnerships     For profit enterprise support
• Social entrepreneurs    : Not-for-profit enterprise support
• Franchising    : Developing your business under an established franchise 

CAO higher education Full time NFQ level 7-8 education Search CAO Course Finder

Springboard Courses full, part time, blended online & in person skill conversion programmes NFQ level 6-9 Search Springboard Courses

Skillnet Industry Networks     Marketing, ICT skills, design sector led skills and training programmes across Digital marketing & media production Search Skillnets Courses    

Post Graduate study post graduate career development programmes Search Postgrad Courses

This apprenticeship is in development with Technological University of Shannon and Jaguar Land Rover, Ireland Ltd.  

This is a two-year apprenticeship programme leading to a NFQ Level 6 award. 

Further details to follow. 

Finding an Employer

Finding an employer or registering your interest with an official Coordinating Provider is one of the first things you need to do to start an apprenticeship.

To find an apprenticeship and secure an apprenticeship work contract you can search apprenticeship vacancies on the Apprenticeship Jobs Portal . You can search for vacancies by location and by apprenticeship type.

Your local Education and Training Board may also hold details of employers seeking to employ an apprentice.

You should also directly connect with local employers who might be interested in taking on an apprentice. It is a great idea to get a part time job with a local employer who might be more inclined to take you on as an apprentice following a successful work experience placement or a part time job contract.

Online Job Sites

Here are some direct links to employment websites that frequently list apprenticeship vacancies.

Note: These websites may include vacancies that are not QQI accredited Apprenticeships.

This apprenticeship is in development with Technological University of Shannon and Jaguar Land Rover, Ireland Ltd.  

This is a two-year apprenticeship programme leading to a NFQ Level 6 award. 

Further details to follow.