Kerry College
Monavalley Campus
Tralee
Republic of Ireland
Apprenticeship; Full-time; Part-time
Monavalley Campus, Tralee, Co. Kerry
V92 PW50
(066) 7149 600
Courses Available
Stone Cutting & Stone Masonry apprenticeship – QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Stone Cutting & Stone Masonry; Traditional Stonewall Construction – QQI Level 4 Special Purpose Award (4S3136); 2027 Safepass with Blocklaying
Course Details
National SOLAS Stonecutting and Stonemasonry craft apprenticeship: Phase 2 (26 weeks) delivered at Kerry College Monavalley (banker stonecutting, stone-built environment, technical drawing and craft calculations, fabrication and fixing, lettering, stone carving, conservation, communications and team leadership). Phases 4 and 6 (10 weeks each) in educational colleges. Traditional Stonewall Construction full-time course (FETCH 533429) covers 4N3131 Traditional Stonewall Construction, 4N1170 Work Practice, 4N1124 Workplace Safety, Safepass, career planning, safety and manual handling. Construction listings also include 2027 Safepass with Blocklaying (10 weeks, Monavalley). A part-time Safepass with Dry Stone Wall Construction page remains published (reference 493654, start 10/02/2026, €200, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00pm–9:00pm).
Duration
Apprenticeship: 4 years (Phase 2: 26 weeks at Monavalley; Phase 4: 10 weeks; Phase 6: 10 weeks). Traditional Stonewall Construction: 36 weeks. 2027 Safepass with Blocklaying: 10 Weeks.
Entry Requirements
Apprenticeship: minimum age 16; Grade D in five subjects in Junior Certificate, or approved equivalent, or successful completion of an approved Pre-Apprenticeship, or three years’ work experience gained over sixteen years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS shall deem acceptable. Employer must be SOLAS-approved and register the apprentice. Traditional Stonewall Construction: 16+ years; Junior Certificate standard or equivalent; mature applicant route aged 23+; Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland; competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or Higher); good hand/eye co-ordination, ability to measure and quantify materials, team and independent working, safety awareness and ability to work at heights, reasonable physical fitness (latter items listed as desirable).
Next Intake
Traditional Stonewall Construction: 01/03/2027 (per Kerry College course page). 2027 Safepass with Blocklaying: 02/02/2027 (per Kerry College construction listings). Stonecutting & Stonemasonry apprenticeship: scheduled by SOLAS after employer registration.
FEES & FUNDING
Apprenticeship: apprentice salary (employer pays on-the-job; training allowance paid by Kerry College during off-the-job at Monavalley; craft rates cited as 1st year 33.3%, 2nd 50%, 3rd 75%, 4th 90% of qualified rate). Traditional Stonewall Construction: No Fees; all materials and books provided; learner payments may be available to some applicants.
COURSE LINK
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