Durkan-Heating-Plumber-Meelick-Mayo - Qualifications

FAS

A FAS Apprenticeship is the recognised means by which people are trained to become craftspeople in Ireland. The main craft trades have been designated by FÁS and come within the scope of the Statutory Apprenticeship system, which is organised in Ireland by FÁS in co-operation with the Department of Education and Science, employers and unions.

Fetac

FETAC (the Further Education and Training Awards Council) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. Programmes leading to FETAC awards at Levels 1 to 6 of the National Framework of Qualifications are offered nationwide by a range of providers in education and training centres, in colleges and in the workplace.

OFTEC

OFTEC tests and approves oil-firing equipment, and represents the industry in discussions with regulatory agencies. OFTEC’s Codes of Practice set standards for the industry, and are followed by its Members and Registered Technicians.