E-LEARNING

The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma is a fully supported, vocational qualification designed to enhance your skills and confidence while allowing you to continue working in your current role.

Equivalent to a Level 5 QQI, this award provides a practical, work-based route to professional development.

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA

WHAT THE COURSE INVOLVES

8 WORK-BASED UNITS:
All units are tailored to your individual work environment, ensuring relevance and practical application.
HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT:
Instead of separate unit assessments, the award is evaluated as a whole. This approach supports integrated
learning and meaningful progress.
WORK WHILE YOU STUDY:
The course is designed to complement your job, allowing you to apply what you learn in real time.
ONGOING SUPPORT:
You’ll receive one-to-one guidance from your assessor throughout the course, as well as access to
group support sessions held every 4–6 weeks.
WORKSHOPS & TRAINING:
Targeted workshops and specialised lectures will be scheduled throughout the 9-month programme
to support your units and meet your CPD requirements.
COMPLETION TIMELINE:
Most candidates complete the award within 9 months, following final assessment, verification,
and sampling by City & Guilds external verifiers.

This qualification not only supports your career development but also builds your confidence and
capabilities in your role. It’s more than a certificate – it’s a step forward in your professional journey.

GENERATION
APPRENTICESHIP

Generation Apprenticeship is Ireland’s national apprenticeship movement, spearheaded by the National Apprenticeship Office under SOLAS and the HEA. It brings together over 66 national apprenticeship programmes and strives to modernise Ireland’s workplace training landscape.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN CAREERS:
Gain paid on the job experience while earning a QQI accredited qualification ranging from Level 6 up to Level 10,
depending on the trade.
INCLUSIVE PATHWAYS:
Open to school leavers, career-changers, adult learners, and people of all backgrounds
supporting equality, diversity, and accessibility across sectors.
INTEGRATED SYSTEM & STRATEGIC PROMOTION:
A unified model with strong industry led governance and active marketing through #GenerationApprenticeship,
social media campaigns, school outreach, competitions, and national awards.
SUPPORT & PROGRESSION:
Learners benefit from a structured online portal, regular support from appointed Authorised Officers,
employer grants, and bursaries (e.g. gender and access inclusion).
NATIONAL IMPACT:
More than 26,000 apprentices are active across 9,000+ employers, with 67+ programmes available
and further expansions underway in sectors like Healthcare, engineering, ICT, hospitality, logistics,
and green energy

WHY CHOOSE GENERATION APPRENTICESHIP?

It offers progressive, real-world training, backed by solid institutional and employer support.
From start to finish, your journey is guided with pathways into advanced study, leadership roles,
and technical expertise.