The latest forecast produced by the Skills and Labour Market Research Unit (SLMRU) for SOLAS was carried out in December 2018 in respect of craft apprenticeship registrations from 2018 to 2022.
The SLMRU has, to date, not conducted forecasts for consortia led apprenticeships. Unlike in the craft sectors, there is not yet a clear and developed relationship between activity and registrations in these areas, partly because industry needs are being met through a range of programmes in further and higher education and training as well as through other forms of employer led training.
The forecast registrations for 2019 to 2022 inclusive are attached. These forecasts are based on estimating employment through a detailed analyses of the main drivers of the core economic activity which influences the recruitment of various categories of apprentices. It is important to note that these forecasts are projections and not targets and are subject to ongoing review.
CRAFT
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Forecast Registrations 2019
|
Forecast Registrations 2020
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Forecast Registrations 2021
|
Forecast Registrations 2022
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BRICK & STONELAYING
|
120
|
160
|
180
|
180
|
CARPENTRY & JOINERY
|
690
|
840
|
960
|
1100
|
FLOOR & WALL TILING
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
PAINTING & DECORATING
|
65
|
75
|
80
|
80
|
PLASTERING
|
65
|
80
|
85
|
85
|
PLUMBING
|
700
|
770
|
850
|
900
|
STONECUTTING
|
14
|
14
|
14
|
14
|
WOOD MANUFACTURING & FINISHING
|
90
|
125
|
130
|
130
|
TOTAL FOR CONSTRUCTION
|
1744
|
2064
|
2299
|
2489
|
ELECTRICAL
|
|
|
|
|
AIRCRAFT MECHANICS
|
70
|
70
|
70
|
70
|
ELECTRICAL
|
1850
|
1900
|
1900
|
1900
|
ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION
|
120
|
120
|
120
|
120
|
ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS
|
80
|
90
|
90
|
90
|
INSTRUMENTATION
|
14
|
14
|
14
|
14
|
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
|
130
|
140
|
140
|
140
|
TOTAL FOR ELECTRICAL
|
2264
|
2334
|
2334
|
2334
|
Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting
|
200
|
200
|
200
|
200
|
FARRIERY
|
8
|
12
|
12
|
12
|
INDUSTRIAL INSULATION
|
20
|
20
|
20
|
20
|
METAL FABRICATION
|
240
|
240
|
240
|
240
|
SHEET METALWORKING
|
70
|
70
|
70
|
70
|
PIPEFITTING
|
60
|
60
|
60
|
60
|
TOOLMAKING
|
60
|
60
|
60
|
60
|
TOTAL FOR ENGINEERING
|
658
|
662
|
662
|
662
|
AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
|
50
|
50
|
50
|
50
|
CONSTRUCTION PLANT FITTING
|
75
|
85
|
85
|
85
|
HEAVY VEHICLE MECHANICS
|
170
|
170
|
170
|
170
|
MOTOR MECHANIC
|
380
|
360
|
320
|
320
|
VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS
|
40
|
40
|
40
|
40
|
TOTAL FOR MOTOR
|
715
|
705
|
665
|
665
|
|
|
|
|
|
PRINT MEDIA
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
OVERALL TOTAL
|
5,381
|
5,765
|
5,960
|
6,150
|
** This estimated forecast is subject to ongoing review and has been compiled based on current economic and data trends relevant at this time.