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Are you interested in electrical networks and innovative solutions? The Electrical Networks Technician Course is the perfect choice for you!

The E-REDES programme supports students on the Electrical Networks Technician course by promoting vocational training and integration into the labour market through initiatives involving schools, teachers and students.

At E-REDES, we train young people in partnership with schools, offering training aligned with the demands of the energy transition.

This is a course with high employability, which provides you with a secondary-level qualification and also gives you the opportunity to progress to higher education.

ABOUT THE COURSE

  • Certification and Qualification: Dual certification comprising a 12th-year Leaving Certificate and a Level 4 Vocational Qualification Diploma under the National Qualifications Framework (QNQ).
  • Duration: 3 academic years (secondary education)
  • Link to the workplace: Strong practical component, including work-based learning (work placement)

FOR APPLICANTS

  • You have completed Year 9.
  • Continue your studies in technical and vocational education.
  • Register on the Enrolment Portal
Where to find the course

The E-REDES programme supports students on the Electrical Network Technician course by promoting vocational education and integration into the labour market through initiatives involving schools, teachers and students. Find a secondary school offering the Electrical Network Technician course and join us!

Currently (until the 2025–26 academic year), E-REDES supports the Electrical Network Technician Course at the following schools:

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SUPPORT FROM E-REDES
Throughout the three-year course, you will receive support and tools to help you become a qualified technician, ready for the job market.
600 hours of work placement
The work placement takes place during the 11th and 12th years (300 hours in each year). It can be carried out either within E-REDES itself or with the company’s business partners.
Access to the labour market
Preparation for working life and visibility among E-REDES and other employers in the sector. Training for first-time employment, through the development of skills to prepare applications for a first job.
Study visits
At E-REDES facilities or sector facilities: substations, dams, dispatch centres.
Equipment
We provide personal protective equipment free of charge to every student and donate various items of equipment to schools for classroom training.
Contact with innovative technology
At E-REDES, we are constantly committed to innovation, research and development, enabling us to continually improve the quality of our service and enhance the efficiency of our operations.
Access to E-REDES training grounds
We give you the opportunity to put into practice some of the techniques you have learnt in theory during your studies.
Safety procedures training
We provide training in carrying out day-to-day tasks, with a focus on compliance with safety procedures.
Cash Prize
E-REDES awards a cash prize to the top student or group of top students at the end of each course.
Career opportunities for graduates of the Electrical Networks Technician course

With a qualification as an Electrical Networks Technician, you can work in public or private companies, joining teams responsible for the construction, operation, maintenance and repair of low, medium and high-voltage electricity distribution networks, in accordance with the applicable technical and safety standards.

This training also enables you to work in related fields, such as electrical installations, telecommunications networks, signalling systems and other technical infrastructure, provided that the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to each activity are met.

Upon completion of the course (Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework), you can enter the labour market, work as a self-employed person within the legally permitted limits, or pursue further studies in higher education, provided you meet the entry requirements.

The performance of certain technical activities is subject to obtaining professional certification or recognition from the employer and/or the Directorate-General for Energy and Geology (DGEG), as well as other competent bodies, depending on the scope of work.

 

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Today's professionals

Former students and current E-REDES employees leave a message about what the course has given them.