The Apprenticeship in Insurance Practice is a programme that runs over three years, which on successful completion, will result in the apprentice receiving a BA honours degree (level 8) in Insurance Practice awarded through the Atlantic Technological University Sligo, the education provider for the programme. The Apprenticeship programme is based on an 'earn and learn' model and the cost of the course is fully funded by the Government while the employer covers the cost of the salary of the apprentice. This means that the apprentices will work full-time in a role with one day a week on average set aside for formal learning, through a distance learning module.

At Zurich, our customer is at the heart of everything we do. So the ability to deliver excellent customer service and outcomes is key. Our roles are challenging, you need to be able to prioritise and manage varying workloads, handle pressure and build good relationships with your team.

You'll need a willingness to learn and we want you to be passionate. After all, it's important for us that you love what you do. Additionally, you must have the aptitude and commitment to continue learning and successfully attain professional qualifications and technical skills. If you want to be a part of a dynamic work environment while being rewarded for your creativity, innovation and determination, start your career with Zurich.

Leaving Certificate Requirements:

2017 onwards:

• A minimum of 4 grades O6/H7 and 2 grade H5 or higher Leaving Certificate subjects
• Within these six minimum grades with English or Irish with O6/H7, and Mathematics with F2/O6/H7
• A minimum of 160 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses

Prior to 2017:

• A minimum of 4 grade Ds at Ordinary Level and 2 Grade C3 at Higher Level
• Leaving Certificate subjects must include Mathematics and English or Irish
• An E grade in Higher Level Mathematics, and a B2 in Foundation Mathematics is a minimum entry requirement
• A minimum of 160 points is required for entry to all Level 8 courses.

The applicant must also have completed all of the following requirements:

• H5 or Higher in 2 subjects
• O6 or H7 or Higher in 4 additional Subjects
• O6 or H7 in English or Irish (included in 1 or 2 above)

The applicant must also satisfy the mathematics requirement as outlined below:
• H7 in Higher Level Mathematics
• O6 in Ordinary Level Mathematics
• F2 in Foundation Mathematics

FETAC Awards and Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements for graduates of FETAC (Level 5 or 6) awards to an Honours Degree Course (NFQ Level 8) is a full cognate FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award to include distinction grades in at least three components.
A full FETAC Level 5 or 6 major award will have a minimum credit value of 120. Component awards, or achievement of less than 120 credits, do not constitute a full award.

Mature Students Requirements
Mature students (defined as over 23 on January 1st of the year of entry), do not require the above minimum entry requirements and acceptance will be based on experiential learning, commitment to course objectives and an interview with the employer.
Mature students can be assessed in the interview using the form and guide available from the programme team.

English Language Requirements
All programmes are delivered through English, so applicants must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of English language proficiency.
If English is not your first language, and you do not hold an equivalent qualification in English (e.g. Leaving Certificate, GCSE, or equivalent), you will be required to provide evidence of your proficiency through one of the recognised English language tests listed on the link below.
English Language and Entry Requirements - Atlantic Technological University

If you are interested in finding out more about how to apply for an Apprenticeship with Zurich, check out our How to Apply page. 

 

Check out what one of our General Insurance Apprentices, Ella Cahill and William Miller, have to say regarding the three year earn and learn programme