Sample Results

Below is a real example of the personalised apprenticeship matching results a student receives after completing the CourseCompass Apprentice Compass. All data is illustrative — names and identifying details have been anonymised.

Apprenticeship Compass Results

Matched against all 77 SOLAS-registered apprenticeships

Confidence: 94%
9 Mar 2026
Your 12-Trait Profile

Top Matches

Electrical
Top Match
Electrical
NFQ 64 years
92%

Why this matches: Your very high Precision & Detail (4.3) and strong Tech Complexity (4.1) align almost perfectly with the methodical, code-driven nature of electrical work. Solid Safety Regulation comfort (3.3) and Teamwork (3.7) suit life on-site with a qualified electrician.

Electrical Instrumentation
NFQ 64 years
88%

Why this matches: Combines your two strongest traits — precision and technology — with the higher Maths Level (3.9) needed for calibration and control systems. A natural extension if standard electrical feels too broad.

Engineering
Top Match
Mechanical Automation & Maintenance Fitting
NFQ 64 years
87%

Why this matches: Your structured, detail-oriented profile (Structure 3.5, Precision 4.3) is exactly what diagnostic and maintenance work rewards. Moderate physical intensity (3.2) matches the hands-on but not heavy-labour environment.

Tool Making
NFQ 64 years
84%

Why this matches: Tool making prizes precision above almost everything else — your 4.3 score is a near-ideal match. Lower Customer Contact (2.8) is fine here as the role is workshop-based.

Metal Fabrication
NFQ 64 years
81%

Why this matches: Your Creative–Procedural balance (3.8) suits work that follows technical drawings but still involves shaping and finishing decisions. A good option if you prefer visible, tangible output.

ICT
Top Match
Software Developer
NFQ 62 years
85%

Why this matches: High Tech Complexity (4.1) and Maths Level (3.9) make this a strong fit, and the 2-year duration suits learners who want to qualify quickly. Lower Physical Intensity preference (3.2) is well matched to desk-based work.

Network Engineer
NFQ 62 years
79%

Why this matches: Your structured thinking (3.5) and precision (4.3) suit the diagnostic, layered nature of networking. Slightly lower fit on Customer Contact since the role often involves end-user troubleshooting.

Construction
Top Match
Plumbing
NFQ 64 years
78%

Why this matches: Strong on Safety Regulation (3.3) and Teamwork (3.7), with the methodical mindset plumbing demands. Slightly lower outdoor and physical preferences keep this below the top engineering matches.

AI-Generated Insights

Your trait profile shows a strong alignment with technical and precision-based apprenticeships. You scored particularly high on Precision & Detail (4.3/5) and Technology Complexity (4.1/5), which suggests you'd thrive in roles that require careful, methodical work with modern technology. Your moderate Physical Intensity (3.2) and solid Teamwork Level (3.7) make you well-suited to collaborative workshop environments. Your top match — Electrical Apprenticeship at 92% — reflects your combination of technical aptitude, attention to detail, and comfort with structured work. The Software Developer apprenticeship (85%) is also a strong fit given your high tech complexity score, and it offers a faster route to qualification at just 2 years. Consider exploring both traditional craft and newer ICT apprenticeships to find the environment that suits your working style best.

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