The Office of Public Works and the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland has established a Graduate Architect Training Scheme. The Training Scheme is designed for recent graduates, who have recognised qualification in architecture. The training scheme will have ten places this year. The selection process will be short listing for competitive interview in October. The training scheme will provide practical experience for those wishing to prepare for the RIAI / NUI Examination in Professional Practice or RIBA Part 3 examination.

Placement, in the OPW Architectural Services, will be for 24 months only, at a salary of €30,319.00 p.a. Placements will commence from May 2004 An application form is available here.