New Tests Backfire for Electrical Apprentices | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Electrical apprentices are failing record numbers on new, tougher theory exams — sparking a major investigation by Solas into whether the sudden shift in test format, without prior examples, unfairly tripped up students. The old system was so flawed it drew police involvement, with students reportedly cheating by having exams on their phones and scoring unrealistically high. Now, with repeat exams set for September (and free for apprentices), the Minister is demanding transparency and fairness, stressing that both integrity and equity are non-negotiable as Ireland invests heavily in…