Ireland - Craft and Trade Qualifications (28/08/2017)

Craft and Trade Qualifications

The Craft and Trade qualifications below may be awarded the points indicated where the qualification is:

awarded by a recognised awarding body within the dates specified; and
relevant to an occupation at ANZSCO skill level 3 or below.

Qualification*	Abbreviation**	Level in NZQF terms	Points under SMC
Level 6 Advanced Certificate	AC	4	40
National Craft Certificate	NC	4	40
Trade Certificate - Grade: Senior Note: This also requires evidence of a Record of Apprenticeship, awarded by AnCO – The Industrial Training Authority, which includes a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship and a National Craft Certificate	TC	4	40

* The above qualifications must be awarded in one of the following crafts or trades within the relevant dates indicated:

Agricultural Mechanics from 2008 (Argricultural Mechanic 1985–2007)
Aircraft Mechanics from 2008 (Aircraft Mechanic 1980–2007)
Brick and Stone Laying from 2008 (Brick/Stonelayer 1980–2007)
Cabinet Making 2008–2012 (Cabinet Maker 1980–2007)
Carpentry and Joinery from 2008 (Carpenter / Joiner 1980–2007)
Construction Plant Fitting from 2008 (Construction Plant Fitter 1980–2007)
Electrical from 2008 (Electrician 1999–2007)
(Electrical) Installation 1980–1996
(Electrical) Industrial Maintenance 1980–1996
Electrical Instrumentation from 1996 ((Electrical) Instrumentation 1980–1996)
(Electrical) Power Supply 1980–1996
(Electrical) Rewinding 1980–1996
(Electrical) Neon Sign 1980–1996
(Electrical) Lift Installation 1980–1996
(Electrical) Refrigeration (Elect) 1989–1996
(Electrical) Telecommunications 1980–1996
(Electrical) Aircraft Installation 1980–1996
Electronic Security Systems from 2010
Farriery from 2011
Fitting 2008–2010 (Fitter 1980–2007)
Floor and Wall Tiling 2008–2014 (Floor/Wall Tiler 1998–2007)
Glazier 1980–1996
Heavy Vehicle Mechanics from 2008 (Heavy Vehicle Mechanic 1984–2007)
Industrial Insulation from 2010
Instrumentation from 1996
Light Vehicle Body Repairs 1987–1996
Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting (MAMF) from 2011
Metal Fabrication from 2008 (Metal Fabricator 1980–2007)
Motor Mechanics from 2008 (Motor Mechanic 1980–2007)
Painting and Decorating from 2008 (Painter/Decorator 1980–2007)
Patternmaker 1980–1996
Pipefitting from 2017 (Pipefitter 1980–1996)
Plastering from 2008 (Plasterer 1980–2007)
Plumbing from 2008 (Plumber 1996–2007, Plumbing 1988–1996)
Print Media from 2008 (Printer 1996–2007)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from 2008 (Refrigeration Craftsperson 2001–2006, Refrigeration Craft 1986–2000)
Sheet Metalworking from 2008 (Sheet Metal Worker 1980–2007)
Ship Builder 1989–1996 (Shipbuilding until 1986–1989, Ship Builder 1980–1986)
Slater/Roof Tiler 1993–1996 (Slater/Tiler 1980–1992)
Stonecutter 1980–1996
Tool Making from 2008 (Tool Maker 1980–2007)
Vehicle Body Repairs from 2008 (Vehicle Body Repairer 1996–2007)
Turner 1980–1996
Welder 1980–1996
Wood Machining 2008–2012 (Woodmachinest 1980–2007)
Wood Manufacturing and Finishing from 2013

** Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list only If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment.

Note:
Award certificates must be provided in their original language. Award certificates are issued in English, or in English and Irish.

The following must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment:
- All listed qualifications where study was completed at any institution outside of the country, including any overseas campuses of any listed awarding institution
- All listed qualifications that contain cross-credited courses or papers
- All qualifications awarded after 2017

Awarding Bodies

The following Awarding Bodies may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.

Awarding Bodies	Qualification awarded from or between dates
Department of Education	TC: 1980–1987
Department of Education / FÁS* - The Training and Employment Authority	NC: 1987–1997
Department of Education and Science / FÁS* - The Training and Employment Authority	NC: 1997–2001
FETAC (Further Education and Training Council)	NC: 2001–2006 AC: 2006–2012
FETAC (Further Education and Training Council) (Awarded by QQI** will be evident under the FETAC logo on the award certificate)	AC: 2013–2015
QQI Award - Further Education and Training Award	AC: 2015

*Foras Áiseanna Saothair

** Quality and Qualifications Ireland / Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann

Effective 28/08/2017

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