2012 Prospectus Agribusiness Institute by David Vella

MCAST students at Monte Kristo Estates Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animal park

Institute of AGRIBUSINESS Welcome to Maltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principal agricultural education institution. We provide training in the horticulture and animal care industries. Our horticulture courses provide training in the management and care of nurseries, gardens and cash crops. In our animal care programmes, students gain experience in the care and management of domestic, exotic and farm animals, as well as aquaculture. Our students acquire practical experiences in our laboratories, in the adjacent fields where various plants are cultivated and in professionally-equipped sheds where we keep different animals. Some courses also include work placements with local companies operating within this sector.

MCAST Agribusiness Institute Triq ÄŚal Luqa, Qormi QRM 9075 00356 2125 7006/8 00356 2125 7005 agribusiness@mcast.edu.mt Director: Ms Silvana Camilleri

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MQF Level

Course Code

Course Title

12/10/01

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Animal Husbandry and Horticultural skills - Level 1*

12/10/02

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Horticulture and Animal Care - Level 2*

12/10/03

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Fish Husbandry

12/10/04

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Animal Care

12/10/05

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Horticulture

12/10/06

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture

12/10/07

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Animal Management

12/10/08

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Horticulture (Garden Design)

12/10/09

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Management

All Levels are based on the Malta Qualifications Framework. Refer to the last page of this Prospectus for further details. Il-Livelli huma bbażati fuq il-Qafas għall-Kwalifiki ta’ Malta. Aktar dettalji jinsabu fl-aħħar paġna ta’ dan il-Prospett. * Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council. Proviżorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti għall-Kwalifiki.

MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances. L-MCAST jirriżerva d-dritt li jagħmel tibdil fil-kontenut tal-programmi skond il-ħtieġa u ċ-ċirkostanzi.

Besides theoretical sessions, my course also includes several opportunities to gain practical experience in the animal husbandry units managed by the Institute.

Jolene Falzon, First Year Student, MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Animal Management

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The opportunity to try things out in real work environments, rather than simply reading about them in class, made learning much more interesting. I love animals and MCAST set me on the road to turn this passion into a career.

Ian Falzon, Reading for a BSc (Hons) in Animal Management

MQF LEVEL 1

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Animal Husbandry and Horticultural skills – Level 1

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121001

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand how to handle and take care of small animals and pets 2. Carry out on site practical work related to specific farm animals 3. Undertake practical tasks using horticultural skills 4. Understand the basic skills needed in taking care of a small garden.

This one-year full-time course is intended for school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate. The programme, although basic, equips students with a range of skills enabling them to begin to understand what various land-based animal and crop activities involve. You will have the opportunity to handle a variety of farmed animals as well as work on crop fields and fruit trees. You will learn about soil management, establishing crops, animal management, livestock nutrition and farm maintenance. You will have the opportunity to feed various animals such as rabbits and poultry, incubate eggs and hatch chicks. This course offers the required hands-on experience in the horticulture and animal husbandry sector.

Dan il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li għandhom iċ-Ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja. Huwa programm ta’ sena, li għalkemm f’livell bażiku, jiġbor fih firxa ta’ ħiliet li jwassluk biex tibda tifhem aħjar x’jitlob ix-xogħol li għandu rabta mar-raba’ u l-bhejjem. Tingħata l-opportunità biex tieħu ħsieb għażla ta’ annimali tal-irziezet u tkun tista’ taħdem ukoll fl-għelieqi fuq ħxejjex u siġar tal-frott. Titgħallem dwar diversi suġġetti bħal ma huma l-ħamrija u l-uċuh tar-raba’, il-ġestjoni u l-alimentazzjoni tal-bhejjem, kif ukoll ilmanutenzjoni li jitolbu l-irziezet. Tkun tista’ tagħlef għażla ta’ annimali, bħal ma huma l-fniek u t-tiġieġ, tuża l-inkubatur tal-bajd, tfaqqas il-flieles u tieħu esperjenzi siewja oħra fil-qasam tal-ortikultura u t-trobbija tal-annimali.

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12/10/02

MQF LEVEL 2

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Horticulture and Animal Care – Level 2

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121002

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education or MCAST Introductory Certificate Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Undertake different agricultural methods and understand the principles of health and safety 2. Understand procedures and explore measures to improve agricultural skills 3. Use and apply correctly various agricultural equipment 4. Understand and apply different technical skills relating to the care of animals as well as crops.

This one year full-time course is intended for school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate. It is designed to equip students with a range of basic skills and competences enabling them to become competent in various land-based activities involved in the agriculture industry. The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help you to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation you may wish to follow. You will learn about soil management, establishing crops, animal management, livestock nutrition and farm maintenance. The students will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience with farm animals, exotic animals and plants.

Dan il-kors ta’ matul il-jum japplika għal dawk l-istudenti li jkollhom iċ-Ċertifikat tat-Tmiem talIskola Sekondarja. Il-kors jagħtik firxa ta’ ħiliet li għandhom rabta max-xogħol fl-industrija agrikola. Bis-saħħa tat-taħriġ vokazzjonali li tieħu minn dan il-programm, inti tasal biex tifhem aħjar x’titlob din is-sengħa fiż-żmenijiet tagħna. Titgħallem dwar diversi suġġetti bħal ma huma l-ħamrija u l-uċuh tar-raba’, il-ġestjoni u l-alimentazzjoni tal-bhejjem, kif ukoll ilmanutenzjoni tal-irziezet. Tkun tista’ tieħu esperjenza siewja fuq il-ġestjoni tal-bhejjem tal-irziezet, annimali eżotiċi kif ukoll pjanti.

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12/10/03

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Fish Husbandry 3

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121003

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: Biology and English Language At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Undertake practical tasks related to fish husbandry and the caring of aquaria 2. Understand the principles of fish biology and health 3. Understand and monitor fish production units 4. Understand aquatic ecology and assess the status of aquatic environments. Career opportunities: Fish farm assistant Assistant aquarium technician Aquarium centre retailer

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This one-year full time course introduces students to the basics of fish husbandry. It provides the knowledge and skills required by the student for eventual entry into related work places such as the fish farming and the aquatics industry. Being the only course in Malta solely dedicated to fish husbandry, this programme offers you an excellent opportunity to find employment in this industry, which is an important economic sector in the Maltese Islands. You will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed, provided you attend all practical sessions which will be vital to back up the theoretical knowledge gained during lectures.

Dan il-kors ta’ sena huwa introduzzjoni għallprinċipji bażiċi marbuta mat-trobbija tal-ħut. Il-programm joffri l-għarfien u l-ħiliet meħtieġa biex student ikun jista’ jidħol għal xogħol relatat ma’ dan il-qasam, bħal ma huma t-trobbija talħut u l-industrija tal-akkwatika. Minħabba li huwa l-uniku kors f’Malta li jittratta esklussivament it-trobbija tal-ħut, dan ilprogramm huwa opportunità tajba ħafna li tista’ twasslek biex issib ix-xogħol f’dan is-settur talindustrija li huwa ta’ importanza fil-gżejjer Maltin. Inti tkun tista’ tiżviluppa l-għarfien u l-ħiliet prattiċi meħtieġa, bil-patt li tattendi s-sessjonijiet prattiċi kollha sabiex tkun tista’ ssaħħaħ it-teorija li tkun ġbart mil-lezzjonijiet fil-klassi.

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A practical session at P2M Company Ltdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fish farms

12/10/04

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Animal Care 3

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121004

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: Biology and English Language At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand how to prevent, identify and treat diseases of farm animals and pets 2. Carry out practical grooming sessions on a range of domesticated animal species 3. Understand the principles of animal biology and animal health 4. Undertake practical tasks related to veterinary services including animal nursing and veterinary regulatory affairs. Career opportunities: Animal groomer Assistant veterinary Shop assistant Animal technician

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This one year course offers an introduction to working with and handling farm animals and pets, and the hands-on experience required. It provides the practical skills and background knowledge required to form a solid foundation in animal care. You will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge on various housing designs that can be used for farm and pet animals as well as accommodation, study feeding procedures and how to identify and solve animal health problems. If you opt for this programme you will be expected to attend scheduled husbandry duties which form part of this course. This practical experience, coupled with motivation and responsibility, will back up the theoretical knowledge gained at the Institute.

Dan il-kors joffrilek introduzzjoni għax-xogħol fejn jidħlu l-annimali, kemm dawk tal-irziezet kif ukoll tad-djar. Jingħata taħrig prattiku u t-tagħrif meħtieġ sabiex l-istudent ikollu bażi soda fil-kura tal-annimali. Tkun tista’ tistudja l-għamliet differenti ta’ kif tista’ takkomoda kemm l-annimali tal-irziezet kif ukoll dawk domestiċi, kif tagħlef dawn il-bhejjem u kif tifhem u ssolvi l-problemi tas-saħħa tagħhom. Jekk tagħżel dan il-programm, inti tkun mistenni li twettaq id-doveri tiegħek fil-kura tal-annimali miżmuma fil-faċilitajiet tal-Istitut. Din l-esperjenza prattika, flimkien max-xewqa li titgħallem u r-responsabbiltà fix-xogħol, huma meħtieġa biex issaħħaħ l-għarfien li tkun ħadt mil-lezzjonijiet tat-teorija.

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Horticulture 3

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121005

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: Biology and English Language At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the biology of plants 2. Describe and discuss the basic principles of plant and soil science 3. Grow and maintain a variety of horticultural plants 4. Follow a work placements programme in the horticultural sector. Career opportunities: Nursery assistant Assistant farmer Assistant gardener

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This one year day course introduces you to the basics of crop production. You will develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to enable you to work on a modern horticultural farm.

Dan il-kors ta’ sena ta’ matul il-ġurnata jagħtik għarfien bażiku fuq il-prodotti tar-raba’. Tkun tista’ tiżviluppa wkoll il-ħiliet prattiċi li jgħinuk biex tkun tista’ taħdem f'faċilitajiet tal-ortikultura.

The course is practically based, providing the required skills and competences as well as the foundation knowledge in plant management and production. You are expected to attend scheduled horticulture practical sessions which form an integral part of the course.

Il-kors għandu bażi prattika u joffrilek ħiliet, kompetenzi u għarfien dwar il-ġestjoni tal-pjanti u l-prinċipji tal-produzzjoni. Inti tkun mistenni tattendi għal sessjonijiet prattiċi kif skedati millistitut għax dawn huma parti integrali tal-kors.

This will improve your employment opportunities and is a good foundation for future career opportunities such as working in nurseries, farms and gardening as well as for progression to a more advanced qualification.

Dan kollu se jtejjiblek l-opportunitajiet biex issib ix-xogħol u jservi wkoll ta’ bażi tajba għallkarriera tiegħek fil-ġejjieni. Għal dan il-għan, jaf jinteressak ix-xogħol fis-serer, il-farms, jew il-ġonna. Tkun tista’ tikkunsidra wkoll li tkompli tistudja f’livell aktar avvanzat.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture 4

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121006

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Fish Husbandry or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Animal Care or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Horticulture or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand a number of scientific and technical aspects in the subject-areas chosen 2. Understand the Anatomy, Physiology, Behaviour and Health Issues related to various farmed animals, fish or plants 3. Undertake work-related experience in the land-based sector 4. Develop business ideas and carry out investigative projects in the land-based sector. Career opportunities: Inspector Technician Veterinary assistant Veterinary pharmacy assistant

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This two-year full-time course provides a broad knowledge of the agricultural industry including crop management, livestock and farm machinery. You may also wish to consider the fish management stream in which you will be given the required knowledge, skills and competences in both farmed and ornamental fish industries. The course offers a wide-angled perspective on the agricultural and fish management sector. The interconnectedness between these fields and other related aspects will be analysed throughout the study units. You will be encouraged to relate theory to practice at all stages through assignments, projects, practical work and work placements. Scheduled husbandry, crop and fish husbandry duties form an integral part of the curriculum. In this programme you will be given the opportunity to choose either the animal care, the horticultural management or fish management option.

Il-kors ta’ sentejn joffri tagħrif wiesa’ li għandu rabta mal-industrija tal-biedja fosthom l-immaniġġjar tal-uċuh tar-raba’ u tal-annimali, kif ukoll il-manutenzjoni tal-makkinarju tipiku tar-razzett. Tista’ wkoll titħajjar tagħżel il-linja talimmaniġġjar tal-ħut fejn tingħata t-tagħrif u l-ħiliet meħtieġa li għandhom rabta mal-industriji tal-ħut tal-irziezet u dak ornamentali. Dan il-kors joffrilek perspettiva wiesgħa talimmaniġġjar tas-settur agrikolu u dak talakkwakultura. Ir-rabta bejn dawn l-oqsma u aspetti relatati tiġi analizzata fl-unitajiet ta’ studju matul il-kors. It-teorija u l-prattika jimxu id f’id u dan huwa rifless fix-xogħol li jidħlu għalih l-istudenti, f’dawk li huma proġetti fl-istitut kif ukoll meta jkunu fuq il-lant tax-xogħol. Għal dan il-għan jiġu skedati esperjenzi prattiċi u relatati kif jitlob il-programm ta’ studju vokazzjonali. L-istudent jingħata l-opportunità jagħżel l-istudju li jixtieq isegwi, bejn dak li jirrigwarda l-kura talannimali, l-ortikultura jew l-akkwakultura.

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12/10/07

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Animal Management

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121007

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory I-Level: Biology or Chemistry Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand and apply principles of animal biology including those related to ecology, animal adaptations, animal breeding, nutrition and animal behaviour 2. Carry out practical work on specific animal farm sites and undertake specialised tasks related to animal husbandry 3. Undertake practical tasks related to veterinary services including animal nursing and veterinary regulatory affairs 4. Understand and plan land based policies to build on sustainable development principles and business development. Career opportunities: Farm manager (Entry Level) Assistant veterinary clinic manager Veterinary clinic manager NGO administrator Pet shop manager Assistant veterinary pharmacist Veterinary assistant

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This two-year course is designed to expand the knowledge and skills of students from an animal management point of view.

Dan il-kors jestendi l-għarfien u l-ħiliet talistudenti fl-immaniġġjar tal-annimali.

You will be given opportunities to develop higher-level skills in a land-based context, and how your role and your business fits within the overall structure of the land-based industries and the national and international economy.

Ikollok l-opportunità biex tiżviluppa ħiliet ta’ livell għoli fil-kuntest ta’ xogħol li jsir fuq l-art. Tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar kif ir-rwol u l-attività tiegħek jagħmlu parti mill-istruttura ġenerali talindustriji tas-settur u tal-ekonomija nazzjonali u internazzjonali.

The programme will be spread over two years and will include site visits, practical sessions and work placements, laboratory work as well as project management.

Il-programm huwa mifrux fuq sentejn u jinkludi żjarat fuq il-post, attivitajiet prattiċi, esperjenza fuq ix-xogħol u fil-laboratorju, kif ukoll l-immaniġġjar ta’ proġetti.

You will be expected to attend scheduled animal husbandry duties which form part of this course. This practical experience will back up the theoretical knowledge gained at the Institute.

Tkun mistenni tattendi s-sessjonijiet kollha, kif jiġu skedati mill-Istitut, biex tieħu ħsieb l-annimali. Din l-esperjenza tiswa għax tgħinek tpoġġi fil-prattika dik it-teorija li tkun tgħallimt mil-lezzjonijiet fl-Istitut.

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Horticulture (Garden Design)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121008

2. Demonstrate a knowledge of scientific, technological and managerial processes 3. Undertake surveys of a garden site and analyse the factors that determine an appropriate design solution 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the application of design principles when proposing garden design solutions. Career opportunities: Environmental auditor Professional gardener / landscaper Agronomist Garden design consultant

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During your studies, you will be able to use the latest technology, managerial and scientific techniques as applied to horticultural practices in outdoor and indoor environments. Students shall also extend their knowledge and develop skills in garden design and landscaping. Principles of plant care, plant health and ecology, will be studied, within the concepts of sustainable and organic land based horticultural activity.

Matul dan il-kors fl-ortikultura, inti tkun tista’ tapplika l-prattiċi tipiċi tas-settur, fl-ambitu tat-teknoloġija moderna, kemm f’ambjenti fuq barra kif ukoll fuq ġewwa. L-għarfien maniġerjali u dak xjentifiku jgħinuk testendi l-ħiliet tiegħek fl-oqsma tal-iddisinjar tal-ġonna u t-tisbiħ tal-pajsaġġ. L-istudju jinkludi l-kura u s-saħħa talpjanti u l-ekoloġija fi ħdan il-kunċetti ta’ attività sostenibbli u organika.

The modules of this course are tuned to practical scenarios and this entails practical experiences in both indoor and outdoor horticultural activities.

L-unitajiet ta’ studju jirriflettu l-attività prattika u x-xogħol li għaldaqstant inti tkun mistenni tagħmel kemm fuq barra kif ukoll fuq ġewwa.

The competences, skills and knowledge that you can acquire will enable you to find employment within regulatory agriculture local bodies and in the middle management level, including garden design and landscaping.

Il-ħiliet u l-għarfien li tieħu mill-kors jistgħu jgħinuk biex issib impjieg mal-entitajiet agrikoli regulatorji ta’ pajjiżna f’livell maniġerjali medju. Dan jinkludi wkoll l-iddisinjar tal-ġonna u t-tisbiħ tal-pajsaġġ.

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12/10/09

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Management

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/121009

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Animal Management Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand and apply research methods to carry out an advanced project study based on scientific research related to specific units within the course’s area of study 2. Understand and research different entrepreneurial skills required at management level and to plan for a successful business 3. Undertake practical tasks related to veterinary services including animal welfare and health and veterinary regulatory affairs 4. Study and apply principles of sustainability, animal philosophy and ethics within the animal management sector. Career opportunities: Animal clinic manager Animal welfare officer Farm manager Nutritional advisor Researcher

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This one-year course builds on the two year HND programme in Animal Management. At the end of the full three year programme (2+1), students may qualify for the BSc (Hons) in Animal Management. You will have the opportunity to specialise in your main area of study during the last few years with the aim of seeking employment at management level or similar. This may relate to animal welfare, production, education, veterinary services, research and development and regulatory services both locally and internationally. The programme offers the required knowledge and competences related to animal health and nutrition, welfare, ecology, philosophy, ethics and law.

Dan huwa kors ta’ sena li jibni fuq is-sentejn kors tal-Higher National Diploma u jwasslek biex tieħu l-lawrja fis-suġġett. Ikollok l-opportunità tispeċjalizza fil-qasam ta’ studju li tkun għażilt f’dawn l-aħħar snin bil-ħsieb li tfittex impjieg fil-livell ta’ management jew xogħol simili. Dan jista’ jkollu rabta mal-ħarsien tal-annimali, il-produzzjoni, l-edukazzjoni, is-servizzi veterinarji, ir-riċerka u l-iżvilupp u s-servizzi regulatorji, kemm f’Malta kif ukoll barra. Il-programm joffrilek l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li jkollok bżonn u li huma relatati mas-saħħa u n-nutrizzjoni tal-annimali, l-ekoloġija, il-filosofija, l-etika u l-liġi. Tkun mistenni wkoll tħejji u tippreżenta proġett li jinvolvi riċerka billi tagħżel suġġett li tixtieq tinvestiga skont il-metodoloġija stabbilita.

You shall also undertake a research project whereby you will be expected to select a topic for investigation following an established methodology.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Management 1 year full-time

12/10/08

12/10/07

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Horticulture (GARDEN DESIGN)

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma In ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

2 years full-time

12/10/06 MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED Diploma in Agriculture

2 years full-time

12/10/03

12/10/05

12/10/04

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Fish Husbandry

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Horticulture

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Animal Care

1 year full-time

12/10/02 MCAST FOUNDATION cERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE AND ANIMAL CARE - LEVEL 2 2

1 year full-time

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MCAST Introductory Certificate in Animal Husbandry and Horticultural skills - LEVEL 1 1 year full-time

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Work placement at Mater Dei Hospital

Institute of APPLIED SCIENCE Applied science relates to the application of scientific knowledge to practical challenges and jobs. Our courses prepare you for technological careers within the health, pharmaceutical, environment or general engineering sectors. You will learn to appreciate how the fundamental principles of science relate to the technological operations of the workplace, while developing the skills to work in laboratories and with environmental technologies and methodologies, as well as to apply basic engineering principles in industrial settings. Our Institute will soon be moving into one of the first buildings of the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Campus. It will include 11 fully-equipped laboratories for training and research in microbiology, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences and other specialised MCAST Institute of Applied Science Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032 00356 2398 7369 00356 2398 7369 ias@mcast.edu.mt Director: Dr Ing Alex Rizzo

science and technology fields.

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MQF Level

Course Code

Course Title

12/02/01

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Applied Science - Level 2*

12/02/02

MCAST Diploma in Applied Science - Level 3* 3

12/02/03

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)

12/02/04

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability

12/02/05A

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science

12/02/06

MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians - Level 4*

12/02/07

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice)

12/02/08

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice)

My course includes an apprenticeship with the Institute of Cellular Pharmacology Ltd., an innovative company that produces vegetal extracts for use in renowned cosmetics brands, medicines and veterinary products.

Diane Zammit, Second Year Student, BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science

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I chose the Institute of Applied Science because I wanted to learn through a combination of lectures and hands on training in industrial laboratories. The work experience Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gaining throughout my studies will surely help me to secure my dream career once I graduate.

Deryn Haidon, Third Year Student, MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science

MQF LEVEL 2

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Applied Science - Level 2

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120201

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education or mcast Introductory Certificate Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand what skills and qualities are required for jobs in the science sector 2. Make accurate scientific observations and measurements in given situations 3. Describe the main factors that affect the health of individuals 4. Understand some of the factors that influence scientific progress.

The programme gives students, who are in possession of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate, the opportunity to progress to a number of science-related areas including health science, general engineering, applied science and environmental science.

Dawk l-istudenti li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tatTmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja, u li jinteressaw ruħhom f’xi qasam tax-xjenza, inklużi s-saħħa, l-inġinerija, ix-xjenza applikata u x-xjenza ambjentali, inħeġġuhom jikkunsidraw din il-linja ta’ studju.

Besides the key skills subjects, namely English, Maltese, Mathematics, IT and Personal Development, you will learn the basics of physics, chemistry and biology. You will also understand the applied use of these subjects in areas such as in the study of living systems, energy applications, etc.

Minbarra s-suġġetti ta’ qofol, jiġifieri l-Ingliż, il-Malti, il-Matematika, l-IT u l-Personal Development, ikollok ukoll introduzzjoni għallfiżika, il-kimika u l-bijoloġija. Dan iwasslek biex ikollok għarfien aħjar tal-applikazzjoni ta’ dawn is-suġġetti, per eżempju fl-istudju ta’ sistemi ta’ ħajja, l-enerġija, eċċ.

This programme is particularly suitable for students who have a scientific or technical aptitude, even if they have not fully decided upon their ultimate choice of career.

Il-programm huwa partikolarment addattat għal dawk li jippreferu x-xjenzi u x-xogħol ta’ natura teknika, ukoll jekk ikunu għadhom ma ddeċidewx x’karriera ser jidħlu għaliha.

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MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Applied Science - Level 3 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120202

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes from English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the impact of human activity on the environment 2. Investigate forces, motion, energy, light, electricity and sound waves 3. Describe the factors that can affect and control human health 4. Investigate chemical substances and organic compounds.

The Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science gives you a strong grounding in fundamental science and technology principles, as well as an initial exposure to vocational science subjects found in health, environmental and engineering industries. You will be able to understand the fundamental principles and laws of science, and how these are applied within laboratory and manufacturing organisations. You will be made aware of the physical principles behind certain technologies. You will also be able to understand the science of different materials, and gain an awareness of the principles concerning forces, speed, heat and energy.

Id-Diploma in Applied Science tal-Livell 3 toffrilek taħriġ fil-prinċipji fundamentali taxxjenza u t-teknoloġija u tintroduċik għassuġġetti vokazzjonali tax-xjenza li tiltaqa’ magħhom fl-industriji tas-saħħa, tal-ambjent u dawk tal-inġinerija. Tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar il-prinċipji fundamentali u l-liġijiet tax-xjenza, u kif dawn jiġu applikati fil-laboratorju u fl-organizzazzjonijiet talmanifattura. Tkun tista’ tagħraf aħjar kif ilprinċipji fiżiċi japplikaw f’ċerti teknoloġiji u fix-xjenza tal-materjali. L-istudju jinkludi wkoll riferenzi għall-prinċipji li jirrigwardaw elementi, per eżempju s-sħana u l-enerġija.

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12/02/03

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120203

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in Applied Science – Level 3 or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: English Language, Maltese, Mathematics, Biology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the physiological, sociological, and psychological approaches applied within a health and social care setting 2. Recall how legislation, policies and procedures promote health, safety and security in health and social care settings 3. Understand potential effects of life factors and events on the development of the individual 4. Understand the factors that affect health status and patterns of ill health, and know the origins and application of current public health strategies. Career opportunities:

• Paramedic aide • Health administrator • Environmental health officer

The Level 4 MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care has been developed to prepare students for health related careers. Students will learn about the impact of human beings on the environment, be able to understand the physical and psychological changes of ageing, understand aspects of the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems, and build competences in dealing with people with health problems and with challenging behaviour. Through work placements students will get the chance to develop the skills and competences required to work within the health sector.

L-MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care huwa kors tal-Livell 4 li tfassal biex iħejji studenti għax-xogħol f’karrieri relatati mas-saħħa. Titgħallem dwar l-impatt tal-bniedem fuq l-ambjent, dwar il-bidliet fiżiċi u psikoloġiċi fl-etajiet avvanzati, dwar aspetti tal-anatomija u l-fiżjoloġija tas-sistemi tal-ġisem. Tkun mistenni tiżviluppa l-kompetenzi li jwassluk biex tittratta sew ma’ persuni li jkollhom problemi ta’ saħħa jew dawk b’imġieba diffiċli. Permezz tal-esperjenza li tieħu minn fuq il-post tax-xogħol, inti jkollok l-opportunità tiġbor l-għarfien u l-kompetenzi meħtieġa biex taħdem fis-settur tas-saħħa.

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12/02/04

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120204

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE – Level 3 or 4 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSES Compulsory: at least 3 from English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Computer Studies At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand and be able to apply the principles of sustainable development 2. Carry out justification exercises and feasibility studies leading to the efficient and effective utilization of resources 3. Understand current legislation and best practice relevant to waste, pollution and efficiency in resource utilisation 4. Implement an investigative environmental sustainability project. Career opportunities: Technical project manager Environmental technologist Environmental analyst

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Awareness of environmental sustainability and related environmentally-based sectors are growing rapidly in Europe, with the Maltese government recently introducing various laws and standards on reducing global warming, climate change, low carbon emissions and the need for conservation in general.

Il-kuxjenza dwar is-sostenibbiltà ambjentali u l-oqsma relatati qed tikber b’rata mgħaġġla fl-Ewropa, hekk li l-gvern Malti għadda numru ta’ liġijiet u stabbilixxa standards li jikkontribwixxu biex itaffu l-bidla fil-klima, inaqqsu l-emissjonijiet tal-carbon u jiffukaw fuq il-konservazzjoni b’mod ġenerali.

The Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability includes topics related to environmental monitoring and energy management that are fundamental to the development of environmental awareness, and to provide practical skills and techniques that support environmental understanding.

L-Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability tinkludi unitajiet ta’ studju li jiffukaw fuq l-immaniġġjar tal-enerġija u elementi oħra li huma fundamentali għall-iżvilupp ta’ kuxjenza ambjentali. Il-kors jipprovdilek il-ħiliet prattiċi u għarfien siewi dwar l-ambjent.

This programme prepares you for employment within environmental sustainability sector-based organisations, as well as within medium to large organisations that face many environmental challenges on a daily basis. As from academic year 2013-14, the Higher National Diploma in Environmental Conservation will also be offered.

Il-programm iħejjik għal xogħol f’organizzazzjonijiet f’dan il-qasam, kemm dawk ta’ daqs medju, kif ukoll aktar kbar, u li ta’ kuljum jiffaċċjaw ħafna sfidi ambjentali. Mis-sena akkademika 2013-14 se jibda jigi offrut il-kors Higher National Diploma in Environmental Conservation.

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science 4

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120205A

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in Applied Science – Level 3 or 4 SEC/O-Level passes from English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Follow and communicate procedures in the scientific workplace 2. Use scientific techniques to understand technological processes within an organisation 3. Understand how science-based organisations develop products and deliver services 4. Understand the requirements of science technicians in an organisation. Career opportunities:

• Laboratory analyst • Laboratory technologist

The Extended Diploma in Applied Science is designed for students who wish to embark on a technological career in a range of possible industries and professions such as within health, pharmaceutics, environment and general engineering. The programme contains a wide range of science and technology units that reflect aspects of employment within science-based organisations. Students will learn to appreciate how the fundamental principles of science relate to the technological operations of the workplace. They will develop the skills to work in a laboratory environment, to work with environmental technologies and methodologies, and to apply basic engineering principles within the workplace.

L-Extended Diploma in Applied Science hija maħsuba għall-istudenti li jixtiequ jidħlu għal karriera vokazzjonali f’xi industrija jew professjoni li għandha rabta mas-saħħa, il-farmaċewtika, l-ambjent u l-inġinerija ġenerali. Il-programm fih għażla wiesgħa ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jittrattaw aspetti varji ta’ impjieg f’organizzazzjonijiet li għandhom bażi xjentifika. Titgħallem tapprezza aħjar kif il-prinċipji fundamentali tax-xjenza jirrelataw max-xogħol ta’ natura teknoloġika. Tieħu wkoll it-taħriġ biex tkun tista’ taħdem fil-laboratorju, f’ambjenti li jitolbu għarfien tat-teknoloġiji u l-metodoloġiji ambjentali. Tkun mistenni tapplika l-prinċipji bażiċi tat-teknoloġija fil-post tax-xogħol.

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Work placements in local pharmacies

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians – Level 4 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120206

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in Applied Science – Level 3 or 6 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand how to assist in the provision of services within the pharmacy environment

The Level 4 MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians is a two-year programme of studies designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career as a pharmacy technician. Students will be exposed to scientific and pharmaceutical principles as well as be given a sound knowledge of health-related material, resulting in an all-round approach to effectively and competently embark on a career as a pharmacy technician. The programme is designed to provide participants with all the necessary information, technical skills, knowledge of procedures, legislation and responsibilities requested by such a career, which strongly underpins the provision of health care and services.

2. Recall the national regulations and policies regarding use, distribution, storage and supply of medicines to patients and pharmacy customers 3. Explain the uses and limitations of medicines, including their management in practice 4. Use standard pharmacy resources to provide a service to pharmacy customers. Career opportunities: Pharmacy technician

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L- MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians talLivell 4 huwa programm ta’ sentejn maħsub għal dawk l-istudenti li jixtiequ jaqbdu karriera bħala pharmacy technician. Titgħallem il-prinċipji xjentifiċi u dawk farmaċewtiċi u tkun mistenni tifhem sewwa l-elementi siewja li huma marbuta mas-saħħa. Dan l-għarfien sħiħ jagħtik il-kompetenzi meħtieġa u jippreparak b’mod effettiv biex tidħol għall-karriera ta’ pharmacy technician. Għaldaqstant il-programm jipprovdilek l-informazzjoni kollha, il-ħiliet tekniċi, l-għarfien dwar il-proċeduri, il-leġiżlazzjoni u r-responsabbilitajiet li tkun teħtieġ għal karriera bħal din, karriera li hija waħda ta’ qofol fisservizzi tal-kura u tas-saħħa.

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MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120207

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) or MCAST DIPLOMA FOR DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANTS - LEVEL 4 or MCAST DIPLOMA FOR PHARMACY TECHNICIANS - LEVEL 4 or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Preferred: Chemistry, Biology, Physics

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in health and social care practice 2. Maintain health and safety standards in health and social care settings 3. Practice professional care in general and specialised health care environments 4. Understand public health policy. Career opportunities: Health practice worker Medical representative Health administrator

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This course has been developed to gear students for a higher level of work responsibility within the health sector. Students will specialise in topics such as the principles of health management and practice, the physiological principles of health and social care, and how to create and sustain effective work partnerships within the health sector. Students will experience work placement practice under the supervision of experienced health professionals, thus furthering their insights into the profession. This course is also intended for those who wish to further their studies in Health and Social Care Practice by means of the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Health and Social Care (Practice).

Dan il-kors jimmira li jipprepara lill-istudenti għal impjiegi b’livell ta’ responsabbilta’ ogħla filqasam tas-saħħa. L-istudenti jkollhom iċ-ċans li jispeċjalizzaw f’suġġetti bħall-prinċipji tal-‘management’ u l-prattika fil-qasam tas-saħħa u l-kura soċjali, kif ukoll kif joħolqu u jsostnu kollaborazzjonijiet effettivi fil-qasam tas-saħħa. L-istudenti jieħdu taħriġ f’postijiet tax-xogħol f’dan il-qasam, taħt is-superviżjoni ta’ professjonisti b’esperjenza. B’hekk ikomplu jkattru l-għarfien tagħhom f’din il-professjoni. Dan il-kors huwa wkoll immirat għal dawk li jixtiequ jkomplu l-istudji tagħhom fil-livell ta’ lawrja permezz tal-kors B.Sc. (Hons.) in Health and Social Care (Practice), offrut mill-MCAST.

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MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice)

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120208

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice) Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in relation to health and social care practice 2. Provide appropriate care in relation to particular clinical case studies as part of a medical team 3. Apply biomedical science for health and social care settings 4. Understand ethical issues and make informed decisions within the context of the Health and Social Care sector. Career opportunities: Senior health practice worker Medical representative Senior health administrator

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The degree programme provides students with the competences required for those who intend to work in contact with clients making use of health and social care services. You will have the opportunity to practice your care skills in different health and social care settings such as those catering for children, individuals with a disability, the elderly, and others. The ability to conduct research in this area is a key issue and you will be expected to develop analytical skills and learn how to create tailormade research programmes in the area.

Dan il-programm, li jwassal għal lawrja fil-qasam tal-kura, irawwem fik dawk il-ħiliet professjonali li jkollok bżonn jekk tkun ser taħdem ma’ klijenti li qed jagħmlu użu mis-servizzi soċjali u dawk tas-saħħa. Inti ser ikollok l-opportunità tipprattika l-ħiliet tiegħek f’ambjenti tas-saħħa u f’dawk soċjali, fir-rigward tat-tfal, tal-persuni b’diżabbiltà u mal-anzjani. Il-ħila li tagħmel ir-riċerka hija ta’ qofol għal min jixtieq javvanza f’dan il-qasam. Għaldaqstant, inti tkun mistenni tiżviluppa ħiliet analitiċi kif ukoll tfassal u twettaq programmi ta’ riċerka fis-settur.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice) 1 year full-time

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MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice) 2 years full-time

12/02/04 MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Environmental Sustainability

2 years full-time

12/02/03

12/02/06

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies)

MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians - Level 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science

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2 years full-time

2 years part-time on Apprenticeship

2 years full-time

12/02/02 MCAST Diploma in Applied Science - Level 3 1 year full-time 3

12/02/01 MCAST Foundation Certificate in Applied Science - Level 2 2

1 year full-time

* Further progression in Environmental courses to be offered in 2013 ** Further progression in Applied Science courses to be offered in 2013

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MCAST students at the new multimedia studios

Institute of ART AND DESIGN When MCAST was founded in 2001, the Institute of Art and Design was one of the first Institutes to be integrated in the College, through the amalgamation of two government-owned schools. Since then, we have expanded to offer many new vocational education opportunities in 3D Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interactive Media, Audiovisual Media (Moving Image), and Photography. Our Institute collaborates with local industries to give students the opportunity to practise what they learn by working on art and design assignments requested by real clients. These assignments are completed in our state-of-theart studios and workshops, under the guidance of our experienced team of lecturers. MCAST Institute of Art and Design Misra침 l-G침onoq, Tar치a Gap, Mosta MST 1735 00356 2141 2783 00356 2143 3205 adi@mcast.edu.mt Director: Mr Stephen Vella Deputy Directors: Ms Melanie Mizzi, Mr Mark Theuma

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MQF Level

Course Code

Course Title

12/07/01

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Art and Design - Level 1*

12/07/02

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Art and Design - Level 2*

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MCAST Diploma in Printing - Level 3*

12/07/04

MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts - Level 3*

12/07/05

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design

12/07/06

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

12/07/07

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)

12/07/08

MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

12/07/09

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design

12/07/10

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts

12/07/11

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

12/07/12

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media

12/07/13

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

12/07/14

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography

12/07/15

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 3D Design and Interiors

12/07/16

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Arts

12/07/17

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

12/07/18

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media (Moving Image)

I joined MCAST in 2005 armed with my A Levels and some basic skills in carpentry and tailoring. Five years later, after graduating with an MCAST degree, I joined a design team as product and interior designer. I eventually focused my design skills entirely on product design. I cannot describe the satisfaction I feel at being able to realise my own designs within real-life settings for highly-esteemed clients.

Rebecca Cilia, Freelance Product Designer BA (Hons) in 3D Design and Interiors Founding member and President of

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never forget my MCAST experience. It provided me with the necessary skills and experience to become proficient in Interactive Media, while helping me to develop as an individual.

Stefano Ellul, Web Designer at Map IT BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Art and Design - Level 1

MQF LEVEL 1 1

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120701

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests and Drawing Test At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Observe and understand others’ work, identifying formal elements 2. Explore mark-making and making skills 3. Explore and experiment safely with 2D and 3D materials 4. Use observation and recording skills to create simple art designs.

This one-year programme provides students who completed their compulsory education and are in possession of their School Leaving Certificate an opportunity to follow an introductory course in the field of Art and Design. The programme focuses on basic art and design principles, with an emphasis on vocational practice, which enables students to understand better the vocation they intend to follow and prepare them for further training in the field.

Dan il-programm ta’ sena joffri l-opportunità biex dawk l-istudenti li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tattmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja, ikunu jistgħu jsegwu kors ta’ studju bażiku fil-qasam tal-Arti u d-Disinn. Il-programm jiffoka fuq il-prinċipji elementari ta’ din il-ħidma kreattiva, b’enfasi fuq il-ħila vokazzjonali, li permezz tagħha inti tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar l-għażla li għamilt. Tagħraf ukoll kif tista’ timxi ‘l quddiem u tkompli titħarreġ ladarba tispiċċa dan il-kors b’suċċess.

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MQF LEVEL 2

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Art and Design – Level 2

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120702

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Research from primary and secondary sources to inspire and develop own work 2. Research and describe others’ work, using appropriate technical terms 3. Use modelling techniques in various materials with emphasis on Health and Safety 4. Apply learnt principles onto own work, keeping a visual record of progression and development of ideas.

The course provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in an area that is close to their interests. The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students form a clear idea of the nature of the vocation they intend to follow.

Dan il-kors joffri l-opportunità biex dawk l-istudenti li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja jkunu jistgħu isegwu programm ta’ studju li jista’ jinteressahom. Il-programm jinkludi ammont sinifikanti ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li twassal biex l-istudent ikun jista’ jagħżel x’qasam ta’ ħila jew sengħa jkun jixtieq jitħarreġ fihom fis-snin ta’ wara.

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12/07/03A

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Printing – Level 3 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120703A

Fees: Not applicable

The Diploma in Printing aims to deliver both general as well as area specific education and training. The course provides you with opportunities to enter employment in the trade.

Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes Preferred subject: Art (or Art and Design or Textiles and Design)

This qualification provides opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life. Successful students may apply for the Journeyman’s Certificate at craft level.

Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio

Based on an apprenticeship scheme, students will harness theoretical knowledge at the Institute, backed up by practical training within the printing industry.

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the underlying principles of printing technologies and processes and their safe application 2. Generate artwork towards the production of printed materials 3. Produce finished printing products up to industry standards 4. Evaluate printing products appropriately. Career opportunities:

• Pre-Press assistant machine operator • Assistant printing machine operator

Id-Diploma in Printing toffri edukazzjoni u taħriġ kemm fuq livell ġeneriku kif ukoll filqasam tas-sengħa tal-istampar. Il-kors iwassal biex l-istudent jifhem aħjar x’jitlob impjieg flistamperija u hekk ikun f’pożizzjoni aħjar biex isib ix-xogħol fis-settur. Minbarra li titgħallem it-teknika tipika li titlob issengħa, se jkollok opportunità titħarreġ f’għażla wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet, inklużi dawk li jirrigwardaw l-attitudni tal-ħaddiem fuq il-post tax-xogħol. Il-kors fih ukoll element ta’ apprentistat. Bissaħħa ta’ dan it-tagħrif teoretiku li inti tkun qed tiġbor mill-Istitut, issib l-applikazzjoni tiegħu fl-industrija tal-istampar.

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MCAST students at Progress Press Company Ltd.

12/07/04

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts – Level 3 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120704

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: 4 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSES Compulsory: English Language and Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the basic principles of art, design and creativity 2. Show a contextual understanding of others’ art and design work 3. Work safely within different environments while experimenting with various media, materials and techniques 4. Develop and produce art and design work in response to design briefs.

The MCAST Diploma in Creative Arts provides a broad-based curriculum giving students the opportunity to explore a wide range of disciplines related to the creative fields. Students registering for this course will normally have a strong inclination towards the creative disciplines, but will usually possess little or no prior training in the field. Thus, through this programme you will be able to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to prepare for entry into higher level courses in the creative fields, such as the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and the Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. Based on a series of study units, students will harness theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills during workshop based sessions related to given art and design briefs.

Id-Diploma in Creative Arts toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ tagħlim u tagħti lill-istudenti l-opportunità li jitħarrġu f’oqsma varji tal-arti u d-disinn. Dan il-kors jgħodd għal dawk li jħobbu jkunu kreattivi iżda li sal-lum ma ħadu l-ebda taħriġ f’dan il-qasam. Għaldaqstant, permezz ta’ dan il-programm, inti tkun tista’ tibda tiżviluppa dawk il-ħiliet, l-għarfien u t-tagħlim meħtieġ biex tidħol f’wieħed mill-korsijiet ogħla li joffri l-Istitut. Per eżempju: il-Foundation Diploma in Art and Design jew l-Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. Il-programm magħmul minn serje ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jiżviluppaw it-tagħlim teoretiku kif ukoll il-ħiliet prattiċi fil-workshop, u skont dak li huwa mistenni fid-diversi eżerċizzji li jingħataw lill-istudent.

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design 3

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120705

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Art or Art and Design or Textiles and Design Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the basic principles underlying art, design and creativity 2. Explore and experiment with a range of media, materials and techniques 3. Develop different ideas towards the solution of simple design problems 4. Describe and evaluate own and others’ art and design work.

The BTEC Diploma in Art and Design provides underpinning knowledge and practical skills, giving students an introduction to various aspects of the creative industries. This programme is especially beneficial for those students who intend to progress to higher levels of education and training in Art, Craft and Design or Media.

Il-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design toffri bażi soda ta’ tagħlim u taħriġ prattiku li jħejju lill-istudenti għal għarfien aħjar tal-aspetti varji li wieħed jiltaqa’ magħhom fl-industriji kreattivi. Dan il-kors jibbenefikaw minnu dawk l-istudenti li biħsiebhom jissuktaw bl-istudju tagħhom fuq livelli ogħla ta’ edukazzjoni u taħriġ, f’oqsma bħal ma huma l-Arti, l-Artiġjanat, id-Disinn jew il-Media.

Based on a series of study units, students will harness theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills during lectures as well as workshop based sessions related to given art and design briefs.

Il-programm magħmul minn serje ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jiżviluppaw it-tagħlim teoretiku permezz ta’ lezzjonijiet, kif ukoll il-ħiliet prattiċi fil-workshops, u skont dak li huwa mistenni fiddiversi eżerċizzji li jingħataw lill-istudent.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120706

Course Duration: 2 years full-time

Other entry requirements: Interview

Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: Art and English Language Note: As from 2013, the entry requirements will be: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Art or English Language or Music Studies + Interview

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Show a broad understanding of the TV and Film industries 2. Use industry standard equipment and digital applications 3. Produce audio-visual work according to set briefs 4. Evaluate own and others’ audio-visual productions. Career opportunities:

• Assistant camera person • Assistant audio person • Assistant video editor

The MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production opens up a range of pathways leading to careers within the Television and Media sectors. Examples of areas that media students may go on to work in are film, interactive media and television.

L-MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production twitti t-triq għad-dħul f’diversi karrieri li għandhom rabta mat-Televiżjoni u s-setturi tal-Media. Bħala eżempju tal-oqsma li l-istudenti tal-Media jistgħu jitħajru għalihom hemm il-film, il-media interattiva u t-televiżjoni.

This two-year programme gives you a broad introduction to the various aspects of audiovisual production. It provides you with a solid foundation in the underlying theories, while also covering practical areas such as audio, camera techniques and video editing. Knowledge and technical competences are linked through a number of assignment briefs, which shall give you the opportunity to apply learnt theories to practical audio-visual production work.

Dan il-programm ta’ sentejn iħejjik tajjeb għal aspetti diversi tal-produzzjoni awdjo-viżiva. Joffrilek ukoll pedament b’saħħtu fuq it-teoriji li huma ta’ bażi għas-suġġett. Il-kors jidħol f’aspetti prattiċi bħalma huma l-awdjo, it-teknika tal-kamera u l-editjar tal-video. Il-ħila kreattiva u dik teknika jintrabtu flimkien permezz tależerċizzji assenjati. Dawn jagħtuk l-opportunità tapplika t-teoriji li tkun studjajt fil-prattika u filproduzzjoni ta’ xogħol awdjo-viżiv.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120707

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design or 4 SEC/O-Level Passes Compulsory: Art or Art and Design or Textiles and Design Preferred: Design and Technology or equivalent, Mathematics, English Language Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in response to a variety of design crafts briefs 2. Develop ideas towards the production of design crafts artefacts 3. Experiment safely and explore a variety of materials, media and techniques 4. Describe and evaluate own and other people’s design crafts productions. Career opportunities:

• Craftsman - Stone Carving, Ceramist, Jeweller

Craftspersons and designer-makers often produce handmade objects for direct retail outlets. Some artisans work alone and set up small workshops.

Hemm ħafna artiġjani u disinjaturi li jaħdmu l-prodotti tagħhom bl-id u jqassmuhom għallbejgħ fil-ħwienet. Hemm oħrajn li jbiegħu dak li jaħdmu direttament minn workshops żgħar.

Today there are a number of organisations and professional bodies giving advice for such startups. Students following this programme will gain knowledge and competences in a number of areas, including ceramics, stone carving, craft objects in metal and wood, jewellery and textiles. You may then choose to specialise in selected media by following another course.

Illum hemm numru ta’ organizzazzjonijiet u gruppi professjonali li lesti jagħtu pariri siewja lil dawk li jixtiequ jiftħu għal rashom. Dawk li jidħlu għal dan il-kors jistgħu jitħarrġu f’diversi ħiliet. Dawn jinkludu ċ-ċeramika, oġġetti artiġjanali tal-metall u tal-injam, il-ġojjellerija u t-tessuti. Inti tkun tista’ mbagħad tagħżel li tispeċjalizza f’xi sengħa minnhom.

Based on a series of study units, students will harness theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills during workshop based sessions related to given art and design craft briefs.

Il-programm magħmul minn serje ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jiżviluppaw it-tagħlim teoretiku kif ukoll il-ħiliet prattiċi fil-workshop, u skont dak li huwa mistenni fid-diversi eżerċizzji li jingħataw lill-istudent.

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 4

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120708

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio

Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in the Creative Arts or A-Level Art (or Art and Design) and SEC O-Level Passes in English Language and one other subject or I-Level Art (or Art and Design) and SEC O-Level Passes in English Language and three other subjects or SEC/O-Level Passes in Art (or Art and Design or Textiles and Design), English Language and four other subjects

The BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design is distinguished by its recognition of the importance of independent thinking, organisation and motivation, leading to an informed choice of progression opportunities, such as the Higher National Diplomas. This unique programme provides you with the fundamentals of creative thinking and development, allowing you to explore and experiment with a broad range of traditional and non-traditional media, materials and techniques. Based on a series of study units, you will harness theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills during workshop based sessions related to given art and design assignment briefs.

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Demonstrate critical awareness of the visual world and the relationship of contemporary practice to historical, cultural, environmental and social influences 2. Observe and interpret visual and written information in the development of exploratory creative work 3. Display intellectual curiosity through the exploration of a wide range of media 4. Extend own experimental work through to the realisation of finished, innovative products. Career opportunities:

• Craftsman - Stone Carving, Ceramist, Jeweller L-istudenti li jidħlu għall-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design mistennija juru livell ta’ maturità, indipendenza u motivazzjoni fil-mod ta’ kif jaħsbu u ta’ kif jorganizzaw xogħolhom. B’hekk jaslu biex jagħrfu aħjar l-opportunitajiet li jeżistu biex wieħed jissokta fl-istudji tiegħu, bħal, ngħidu aħna, id-diplomi fil-livell ħamsa (dawk tal-Higher National). Dan il-programm uniku jrawwem fik għarfien sħiħ tal-ħsieb kreattiv u ta’ kif tista’ tiżviluppa l-ideat. Ikollok l-opportunità tesperimenta u tesplora t-teknika li teħtieġ biex tħaddem diversi materjali, mhux biss dawk tradizzjonali. Il-programm magħmul minn serje ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju u eżerċizzji relatati li jiżviluppawlek it-tagħlim teoretiku kif ukoll il-ħiliet prattiċi filworkshop.

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12/07/09

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120709

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level Passes Compulsory A-Level: Art or Art and Design, or equivalent Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out in-depth research and investigation independently 2. Apply complex theories of 3D Design to own work, practically and creatively 3. Work to a broad range of design briefs within different 3D design contexts 4. Evaluate own and other 3D Designers’ work and identify strategies for improvement. Career opportunities: Assistant product designer Assistant interior designer

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This course offers a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the assimilation of requisite knowledge and understanding in the field of product and spatial design.

Dan il-kors jenfasizza kemm l-iżvilupp tal-ħiliet prattiċi fl-użu tal-materjali kif ukoll dawk kreattivi fil-qasam tad-disinn tal-prodott u d-disinn tal-ispazji.

You will be expected to be able to work individually as well as in teams, in the production of design work for fictional as well as reallife case scenarios. This holistic vocational programme meets individual progression needs, whether it leads to employment or further studies on degree courses.

Fix-xogħol li tiġi assenjat, li jinkludi kemm proġetti fittizji kif ukoll oħrajn ta’ veru, trid tkun lest li taħdem waħdek kif ukoll ma’ ħaddieħor. Dan il-programm vokazzjonali jilħaq firxa sħiħa ta’ għanijiet, kemm dawk edukattivi kif ukoll dawk li jwasslu biex inti tidħol fid-dinja tax-xogħol jew biex tissokta bl-istudji tiegħek fil-livell tal-lawrja.

Institute of art and design

12/07/10

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120710

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level: Art or Art and Design or equivalent Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio

The programme units of the BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Fine Art may be considered as a synthesis of the most important elements of professional fine art practice, concerned as they are with underpinning knowledge, fundamental skills and understanding. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to delve into the multidimensional aspect of Fine Art theory and practice, tackling a broad range of issues, including spiritual, moral and ethical, as well as environmental and socio-cultural. The programme culminates with the development of learners’ personal fine art identity, and the presentation of selected artwork through a selfmanaged fine art exhibition.

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Develop research and investigative skills in relation to historical and contemporary practice in fine art 2. Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to fine art 3. Engage with complex and/or unpredictable situations in fine art contexts 4. Apply complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the fine art sectors. Career opportunities:

• Stone or wood sculptor • Fine artist • Junior creative artist L-unitajiet ta’ studju tal-BTEC HND Diploma in Fine Art, kors tal-ħames livell, huma sintesi tal-iżjed elementi importanti li jeħtiġilhom jifhmu tajjeb dawk li jixtiequ jaħdmu professjonalment bħala artisti. Din il-ġabra ta’ ħiliet tinkludi l-għarfien kreattiv u l-kompetenzi tekniċi li mingħajrhom ma tistax timxi ‘l quddiem. Matul il-kors inti tkun tista’ tidħol fil-fond talaspetti multidimensjonali tat-teorija u l-prattika tal-arti. Ix-xogħol tal-artist jista’ jkollu rabta ma’ kwistjonijiet spiritwali, morali u etiċi, kif ukoll ma’ dawk ambjentali u soċjo-kulturali. Il-programm jilħaq il-qofol tiegħu bilparteċipazzjoni tiegħek f’wirja tal-arti finali. Inti tkun mistenni ttella’ u tarma x-xogħol li tkun ħdimt biex tagħti xhieda tal-identità personali li tkun żviluppajt matul il-kors.

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120711

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level: Art or Art and Design or equivalent Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Research and investigate a broad range of historical and contemporary graphic design work and applications 2. Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to graphic design 3. Apply complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the graphic design industry 4. Use a range of digital applications in the production of graphic design work. Career opportunities: Junior graphic designer Junior animation assistant Junior web designer

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The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in this sector. This course equips individuals with knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment or to further their studies through the top-up degree programme. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to work alone or in groups in the development production of creative graphic design work in response to assignment briefs based on real-life cases. This programme is delivered over a series of practical assignments backed up by theoretical knowledge in the fundamentals of graphic design as a discipline. Beyond the set guided learning hours, students are expected to work independently.

Il-Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design twassal għal għarfien sħiħ tal-prattika u l-ħiliet kreattivi li jitlob dan is-settur industrijali. Fi tmiem dan il-kors ta’ sentejn inti tkun tista’ tagħżel bejn li tissokta bl-istudju tiegħek fil-livell ta’ lawrja jew inkella tfittex ix-xogħol. Matul il-kors, inti tingħata ċ-ċans taħdem kemm waħdek kif ukoll fi grupp ma’ studenti oħra. Ta’ spiss tiġi assenjat eżerċizzji li jkunu bbażati fuq sitwazzjonijiet ta’ veru. Il-programm fih serje ta’ xogħlijiet prattiċi li jkunu msaħħa bit-tagħlim teoretiku li titlob din iddixxiplina. Barra mil-lezzjonijiet fissi, li l-istudent jeħtieġlu jattendi, il-kors f’dan il-livell jitlob li jsir xogħol barrani u b’mod indipendenti.

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MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120712

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in IT or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level Passes Compulsory: Art or Computing Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Research and investigate a broad range of historical and contemporary interactive media work and applications 2. Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to interactive media 3. Apply complex theories to practical work situations in the interactive media industry 4. Use a range of digital applications in the production of interactive media work. Career opportunities:

• Junior web designer • Junior graphic designer

The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media has been developed to prepare learners to work in interactive media related careers. The course provides you with opportunities to develop your ability in the interactive media area through effective use and combination of creative knowledge and computer skills. The course is offered in conjunction with the Institute of Information and Communication Technology.

Il-Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media tħejji lill-student għal xogħol u għal karrieri fissettur tal-midja interattiva. Il-kors joffrilek opportunitajiet biex tiżviluppa l-ħiliet tiegħek f’dan il-qasam speċifiku. Titħarreġ fl-użu effettiv tal-kompetenza kreattiva u s-sengħa fl-użu tal-kompjuter. Dan il-kors huwa offrut flimkien mal-Istitut tat-Teknoloġija tal-Informazzjoni u talKomunikazzjoni.

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120713

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in CREATIVE Media Production* *As from September 2013, students progressing from the MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production will be given preference in cases where the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places. or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Preferred A-Level: Art or Art and Design or equivalent Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Contextually investigate and interpret historical and contemporary audio-visual work 2. Synthesise a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to the audio-visual media 3. Apply complex theories to practical realistic media work contexts 4. Take responsibility to manage and direct own and others’ activities while engaging with complex and unpredictable situations in media contexts. Career opportunities: Camera person Audio person Video editor

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An understanding of Media Studies has become critically essential in today’s society. This is a diverse sector compared to other types of industries and there are various different potential careers, ranging from creative and technical roles to commercial and administration-based jobs. The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image) offers learners the opportunity to build a strong portfolio of audio-visual productions. Throughout the programme, you will be challenged to work on real-life cases, applying theoretical knowledge to practical projects. Work is often conducted in teams, and you will be in a position to take up different roles so as to give you exposure in all media areas.

It-tħejjija ta’ ħaddiema kompetenti fil-qasam tal-Media llum sar essenzjali. Dan is-settur huwa wieħed diversifikat ħafna meta tikkomparah ma’ industriji oħra. Għaldaqstant il-potenzjal ta’ karrieri ta’ speċjalizzazzjoni huwa wieħed tassew wiesa’. Hemm xogħol ta’ natura kreattiva u ieħor ta’ natura teknika, hemm il-lat kummerċjali kif ukoll dak li joffri l-impjieg fl-amministrazzjoni. Il-Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image) twasslek biex tibni portafoll b’għażla siewja ta’ produzzjonijiet awdjo-viżivi. Tul il-programm, inti ser ikollok tipproduċi xogħol li jista’ jkollu rabta ma’ sitwazzjonijiet ta’ veru, fejn tapplika t-teorija li titgħallem fuq proġetti prattiċi. Ta’ sikwit ser taħdem ma’ ħaddieħor u jkollok l-opportunità tassumi rwoli differenti sabiex titħarreġ f’diversi aspetti tal-mestier.

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MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120714

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level Passes Compulsory A-Level: Photography or Art or English Other entry requirements: Interview and Portfolio At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Investigate, interpret and critically evaluate a broad range of photographic work 2. Develop in-depth understanding of and capability to handle digital photography equipment 3. Use computer applications in the development of creative photographic work 4. Work to different types of brief set within photographic contexts. Career opportunities: Junior photographer assistant

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Throughout this two-year programme of studies, students will be introduced to a broad range of photographic techniques, with particular focus on digital photography. You will learn a set of skills and the knowledge relevant to a critical understanding of the production and consumption of photographic images. You will also be encouraged to develop a creative and critically informed methodology in your work. This course embraces a broad approach to image making and you will be encouraged to develop the special skills which are necessary for the successful execution of photography in relation to fine art, advertising, fashion and installation work.

Tul dan il-programm ta’ sentejn, l-istudenti jitħarrġu f’għażla wiesgħa ta’ prattiċi kif jitlob ilqasam tal-fotografija, u partikolarment dik diġitali. Minbarra t-teknika marbuta mas-sengħa, inti titgħallem tifhem aħjar u b’mod kritiku x’timplika l-produzzjoni u l-konsum tal-immaġni fotografika. Tkun mistenni wkoll tiżviluppa metodoloġija kreattiva u informata fix-xogħol tiegħek. Il-kors iħaddan prattika wiesgħa fil-ħolqien talimmaġni. Għalhekk, inti tkun mistenni tiżviluppa dawk il-ħiliet speċjali li jwassluk biex tapplika s-sengħa u l-arti tal-fotografija f’kuntesti varji bħalma huma l-pittura u l-iskultura, ir-reklamar, il-moda u l-installazjoni.

Institute of art and design

MQF LEVEL 5

12/07/15

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in 3D Design and Interiors

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120715

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct in-depth, contextual research pertaining to complex design problems 2. Challenge assumptions and accepted conventions in design work 3. Develop industry-standard as well as innovative design solutions to complex design briefs 4. Analyse and evaluate a broad range of design solutions. Career opportunities: Product designer Interior designer

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Following their 2-year Higher National Diploma, students who satisfy the entry requirements will qualify to progress to the third year of the MCAST vocational degree. Diversity is encouraged, enabling participants to explore a wide field of interests related to 3D Design and Interiors. A strong emphasis is placed on individual development, creative exploration, personal expression and interpretation. You shall cover aspects of technology and contextual issues with particular focus on sustainability, principles of team-work, communication and coordination for professional practice. You shall also negotiate and structure an individual major design project for a final exhibition.

L-istudenti li jissodisfaw il-kundizzjonijiet mitluba, wara li jkunu temmew il-kors tal-Higher National Diploma (3D Design), jistgħu jitilgħu fit-tielet sena tal-programm vokazzjonali li jwassal għal-lawrja. Il-kors jinkoraġġixxi d-diversità u joffri l-opportunità biex l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jesploraw firxa wiesgħa ta’ attivitajiet fil-qasam tad-disinn tridimensjonali. L-enfasi qiegħda fuq l-iżvilupp u l-esplorazzjoni kreattiva, l-espressjoni u l-interpretazzjoni personali. Tistudja xi aspetti tat-teknoloġija f’kuntest relatat, b’attenzjoni speċjali fuq is-sostenibbiltà, il-prinċipji ta’ kif taħdem tajjeb ma’ ħaddieħor, ilkomunikazzjoni u l-koordinazzjoni għall-prattika professjonali. Tkun tista’ wkoll tiddiskuti proġett finali bi tħejjija għall-wirja tal-aħħar tas-sena.

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Arts

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120716

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Apply concepts and techniques in personal practice, through to realisation and presentation of fine art work 2. Communicate effectively concepts, methodologies and outcomes both visually and verbally to your peers and fellow practitioners 3. Investigate major contemporary theoretical fields of discourse in relation to alternative, historical and cultural contexts 4. Display advanced skills in researching, developing and realising your own selfinitiated programme of work. Career opportunities: Fine artist

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This one-year programme tops up the Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts. The course entails practical work and is supported by historical and contextual studies with an emphasis on contemporary art. It approaches the study and practice of art in an investigative, experimental and research-minded way. Most course content is studio-based and students develop their own work with tutorial and technical assistance according to their individual needs. A degree in the area of visual arts prepares you to enter a variety of related fields within the creative industries. Fine artists typically work independently, specialising in preferred art forms. Your future could include painting, sculpting, print-making, photography, digital applications and drawing/illustration, among other artistic careers.

Dan il-programm ta’ sena jkompli jibni fuq is-sentejn kors tal-Higher National Diploma (Fine Arts). Bħas-sentejn ta’ qabel, il-programm huwa wieħed ta’ natura prattika. It-tifsila talkors tħaddan ukoll l-istorja tal-arti u l-istudji kuntestwali b’enfasi fuq il-kontemporanju. Kemm l-istudju kif ukoll il-prattika jingħataw xeħta investigattiva, esperimentali u ta’ riċerka. Bħala student tal-arti inti jkollok spazju fl-istudju fejn tkun tista’ tiżviluppa x-xogħol tiegħek. Flistess ħin inti tkun tista’ tiddiskuti mal-għalliema u tfittex l-għajnuna teknika li teħtieġ. Lawrja fl-arti viżiva tista’ tkun ta’ tħejjija siewja biex issib xogħol relatat mal-industriji kreattivi. Ftakar iżda li tipikament ħafna artisti, bħal pitturi u skulturi, jaħdmu b’mod indipendenti u jispeċjalizzaw f’dak il-qasam tal-arti li jixtiequ huma. Tista’ għaldaqstant tikkunsidra l-pittura, l-iskultura, ix-xogħol tal-istampar, il-fotografija, l-applikazzjonjijet diġitali, it-tpinġija jew l-illustrazzjoni u l-bqija.

Institute of art and design

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12/07/17

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120717

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct in-depth, contextual research pertaining to complex graphic design and interactive media problems 2. Challenge assumptions and accepted conventions in graphic design and interactive media work 3. Develop industry-standard as well as innovative design solutions 4. Analyse and evaluate a wide range of design solutions. Career opportunities: Graphic designer Web designer

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This one-year programme is a top-up to the 2-year Higher National Diploma programme. You will be supported and encouraged to develop a specialist focus and critical and analytical skills, enabling them to challenge design conventions and ideology.

Dan il-programm ta’ sena jkompli jibni fuq is-sentejn kors tal-Higher National Diploma. Inti ssib l-għajnuna u l-inkoraġġiment li teħtieġ biex tiżviluppa l-ħiliet kritiċi u analitiċi tiegħek. L-għan ta’ dan hu li tagħraf fejn trid tasal u fejn meħtieġ tilqa’ għal dak li huwa biss ta’ natura konvenzjonali.

Knowledge of Graphic Design and Interactive Media will be sharpened through the provision of a highly contextualised curriculum model that draws on contemporary design practice together with relevant historical, theoretical and cultural material.

Permezz ta’ mudell ta’ tagħlim prattiku u intensiv, il-kors iwasslek biex tifhem aħjar dawk l-aspetti tad-disinn grafiku u tal-media interattiva li l-iżjed tkun teħtieġ. Il-programm jinkludi wkoll l-istudju tal-istorja, it-teorija u l-kultura.

Integrated into the students’ experience is a negotiated major project and advanced development of theoretical and contextual knowledge.

Il-progett finali ta’ kull student, li jseħħ b’riżultat tad-diskussjoni mal-għalliema, jgħin biex iwessa’ l-esperjenzi, kemm teoretiċi kif ukoll prattiċi, li joffri dan il-kors.

Institute of art and design

12/07/18

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media (Moving Image)

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120718

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image) Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” (page 300) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct in-depth, contextual research pertaining to audio-visual contexts 2. Challenge assumptions and accepted conventions in audio-visual creative productions 3. Use industry-standard equipment and digital applications up to professional standards 4. Manage holistically audio-visual productions. Career opportunities: TV production assistant

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Following their 2-year Higher National Diploma, students who satisfy the entry requirements will qualify to progress to the third year of the MCAST vocational degree. The programme coaches learners to work in this challenging, constantly changing environment with an aim to better understand how this particular industry functions as well as to develop ideas for its future. You will work on productions using industrystandard equipment and facilities, supported and guided by a professional staff complement. Experimentation with and exploration of production for new platforms, such as mobile and internet content, is highly encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work within teams, taking up different roles in different audio-visual productions.

L-istudenti li jissodisfaw il-kundizzjonijiet mitluba, wara li jkunu temmew il-kors tal-Higher National Diploma in Media (Moving Image), jistgħu jidħlu għat-tielet sena tal-programm vokazzjonali li jwassal għal-lawrja. Il-programm huwa wieħed ta’ tħejjija għax-xogħol f’qasam li joffri sfida u li jinbidel minn mument għall-ieħor. Dan iwassal biex l-istudent ikun jista’ jifhem aħjar kif din l-industrija partikulari tiffunzjona u biex wieħed jitgħallem jiżviluppa ideat ġodda għall-ġejjieni. Taħt it-tmexxija ta’ għalliema professjonali, tkun tista’ taħdem fuq produzzjonijiet li jitolbu makkinarju u faċilitajiet tipiċi tassettur. Ninkoraġġixxu l-esperimentazzjoni u l-esplorazzjoni ta’ teknoloġiji ġodda u l-applikazzjoni tagħhom fl-użu, ngħidu aħna, talmobile u l-internet. Ikollok ukoll opportunità taħdem f’tim ma’ ħaddieħor, u tassumi rwoli differenti fi produzzjonijiet awdjo-viżivi.

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bachelor of ARTS (honours) in 3D Design and Interiors

bachelor of ARTS (honours) in FINE ARTS

bachelor of ARTS (honours) in Graphic Design and Interactive Media

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media (Moving Image)

1 year full-time

12/07/12

12/07/13

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Media (moving image)

2 years full-time

12/07/09

12/07/10

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in 3D Design

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts

2 years full-time

12/07/11

12/07/14

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Photography

2 years full-time

12/07/07

12/07/06

12/07/08

MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED Diploma in Art and Design (Design Crafts)

MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED Diploma in CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION

MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

2 years full-time

1 year full-time

12/07/05

12/07/03A

12/07/04

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Art and Design

MCAST Diploma in Printing - LEVEL 3

MCAST DIPLOMA IN THE CREATIVE ARTS - LEVEL 3

2 years p/t on apprenticeship

1 year full-time

2 years full-time

1 year full-time

2 years full-time

12/07/02 MCAST Foundation Certificate in Art and Design - LEVEL 2 2

1 year full-time

12/07/01 1

MCAST Introductory Certificate in ART and DESIGN - LEVEL 1 1 year full-time

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Institute of BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING The Institute of Building and Construction Engineering offers vocational and educational programmes focusing on the construction and building services industries, ranging from design engineering to building and heritage restoration. Our courses give you the opportunity to start your studies at foundation levels, where you grasp the essential skills of the related trades, and subsequently progress to a higher level and acquire internationally-recognised qualifications, including the MCAST degrees. Our Institute includes workshops specialising in masonry, wood and stone restoration, woodwork, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, welding and fabrication. We also have several computer laboratories customised for MCAST Institute of Building and Construction Engineering T/Ä fi Triq il-Kbira, Naxxar NXR 1971 00356 2142 3626/7 00356 2142 3624 ibce@mcast.edu.mt Director: Mr John Vella Deputy Director: Mr Martin Borg

construction engineering and design.

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MQF Level

Course Code

Course Title

12/04/01

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 1*

12/04/02

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 2*

12/04/03A

MCAST Diploma in Construction and Stone Masonry - Level 3*

12/04/04

MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 3*

12/04/05A

MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making - Level 3*

101

12/04/06A

MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Sewwej) - Level 3*

102

12/04/07A

MCAST Diploma in Plumbing - Level 3*

103

12/04/08A

MCAST Diploma in Trowel Trades (Plastering and Tile Laying or Painting and Decorating) - Level 3*

104

12/04/09A

MCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication - Level 3*

105

12/04/10

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction

107

12/04/11A

MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 4*

108

12/04/12A

MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making - Level 4*

110

12/04/13A

MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Mastru) - Level 4*

111

12/04/14A

MCAST Diploma in Plumbing - Level 4*

112

12/04/15A

MCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication - Level 4*

113

12/04/16A

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services

Engineering)

114

12/04/17A

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

116

12/04/18A

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

117

12/04/19

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building

Services Engineering)

118

12/04/20

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil

Engineering)

119

12/04/21

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

120

12/04/22

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Engineering 6

* Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council. Proviżorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti għall-Kwalifiki.

Institute of BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

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Suzanne Vella, First Year Student, MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Mastru)

A few years after I completed my studies and started working, I decided to seek a new career in building services. MCAST provided me with the support I needed to make this big step. My course includes an apprenticeship, which is helping me to acquire the practicalities of the new job I am aspiring for.

Joseph Gatt, First Year Student, MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)

MQF LEVEL 1

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 1

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120401

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of following workshop safe practices and of handling hand tools safely 2. Follow instructions on how to mark simple templates 3. Follow instructions to produce simple products from various materials 4. Appreciate the link between workshop practice and key skills.

The programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to explore the underpinning principles of common construction engineering skills.

Il-programm joffri opportunità lill-istudenti li jkollhom ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja biex ikunu jistgħu jifhmu sew prinċipji bażiċi tal-inġinerija fil-kostruzzjoni.

The programme includes vocational practice to demonstrate the opportunities that can be followed in various sectors. This includes woodwork, plumbing, sheet-metal, bench-fitting and electrical practical exercises.

Il-programm jinkludi l-prattika vokazzjonali u b’hekk tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar l-opportunitajiet li jeżistu fis-setturi diversi. Hemm elementi ta’ xogħol fl-injam, plumbing, xogħol fil-metall, bench-fitting u eżerċizzji prattiċi f’xogħol talelettriku.

By the end of the course, provided you are successful, you would have experienced and gained sufficient basic knowledge to follow any Foundation Certificate Level 2 programme offered by the Institute of Building and Construction Engineering or any other Institute.

Jekk tmur tajjeb, sa tmiem il-kors tkun ħadt biżżejjed prattika u ġbart l-għarfien meħtieġ biex tkun tista’ tidħol għal kwalunkwe Foundation Certificate kors fil-livell 2, li joffri l-Istitut tal-Bini u l-Inġinerija tal-Kostruzzjoni, jew xi Istitut ieħor.

The course includes a significant key skills component which will help you improve your language, literacy and numeracy skills. IT and Personal Development sessions are part and parcel of the key skills component.

Ikollok lezzjonijiet fil-Malti, l-Ingliż u l-Matematika. Irrispettivament mill-kors li tixtieq taqbad, dawn is-suġġetti ma tistax tgħaddi mingħajrhom. Magħhom ikollok ukoll lezzjonijiet tal-IT u talPersonal Development.

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MQF LEVEL 2

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 2

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120402

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Introductory Certificate or Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the basic characteristics of wood, plumbing, welding, fabrication, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and trowel trades 2. Use basic hand tools effectively and safely, to carry out specific practical tasks, in a workshop environment 3. Apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme, to develop a practical project, under supervision 4. Understand and use essential skills in mathematics, language communication, information technology and basic technical documentation to carry out simple assigned tasks and assessments responsibly.

This programme provides you with an opportunity to get acquainted with the different vocational trades related to construction engineering. The vocational practice component is based on a ‘taster’ approach whereby you will learn about the tools, materials, processes and applications relative to: • Welding and Fabrication • Plumbing, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning • Woodwork • Trowel trades, including restoration, stone masonry and tile laying. Additionally, technical drawing will complement the four vocational areas listed above. Scientific underpinning principles, directly related to the vocational units, are also embedded within the programme.

Dan il-programm joffrilek opportunità biex tifhem aħjar is-snajja’ differenti li għandhom x’jaqsmu mal-inġinerija tal-kostruzzjoni. Fil-komponent vokazzjonali prattiku jkollok iċċans titħarreġ fuq għodda, materjali u proċessi relatati ma’: • Welding u Fabrication • Plumbing, Refrigeration u Air-conditioning • Xogħol fl-injam • Trowel trades, li jinkludu s-sengħa tar-restawr, ix-xogħol fil-ġebel u t-tqegħid tal-madum. Id-disinn tekniku jiġi inkorporat fl-erba’ oqsma li jidhru hawn fuq. Il-prinċipji xjentifiċi li huma relatati mal-unitajiet ta’ studju wkoll jagħmlu parti mill-kors.

Institute of BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

12/04/03A

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Construction and Stone Masonry - Level 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120403A

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Use basic tools to carry out construction operations 3. Set out building details 4. Describe the skills and construction operation needed for demolition. Career opportunities: Stone mason Construction site manager assistant

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The course enables you to become a skilled craftsperson in the building trade. To consolidate knowledge and skills learnt during this course, you may be able to continue studying to obtain the Mason’s Licence which will enable you to work without supervision. The course is based on both off-the-job and on-the-job training which gives an in-depth knowledge and experience in the building processes. Successful students acquire skills ranging from interpretation of drawings to practical masonry that fall within the building binding legislation. During the course you will also be given the opportunity to develop personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in your career.

Il-kors iħarrġek fis-sengħa tal-bini. Jekk tkun tixtieq issaħħaħ l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li tkun ksibt, tista’ tkompli tistudja għal Liċenzja ta’ Bennej biex taħdem għal rasek u bla superviżjoni. Il-kors ibbażat fuq it-taħriġ li jsir kemm barra mill-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll fuq il-post taxxogħol. Dan jagħtik għarfien tajjeb u esperjenza siewja fil-proċessi tipiċi tal-bini. Dawk l-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb ikunu kapaċi japplikaw il-ħiliet li tgħallmu u jinterpretaw id-disinji fuq xogħol prattiku u skond il-leġiżlazzjoni li tirregola l-bini. Matul il-kors, inti tingħata wkoll l-opportunità li tiżviluppa il-ħiliet u l-kapaċitajiet personali biex tirnexxi fil-karriera tiegħek.

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12/04/04

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120404

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Set out and form pipe runs for small commercial installations 3. Set out equipment and accessories to fit for particular situations 4. Follow working procedure to ensure quality and maintenance. Career opportunities: Refrigeration technician Air-conditioning technician First line supervisor

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This diploma course provides the essential skills and knowledge related to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC). It will enable successful students to work at technician level under supervision. HVAC installers and service technicians must master a broad array of applied skills in order to work and communicate effectively. The course provides training to give you a better understanding on how to manually operate refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards and students are expected to participate individually and in teams to operate refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Students will be given the opportunity to service and maintain refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators and other accessories.

Dan il-kors, li jwassal għal diploma, jagħtik l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li teħtieġ fil-qasam tal-heating, il-ventilazzjoni u l-arja kondizzjonata (HVAC). Dawk l-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb ikunu jistgħu jaħdmu bħala tekniċi taħt is-superviżjoni talimgħallem. Dawk li jinstallaw u joffru servizz fl-HVAC jeħtieġ li jkunu kapaċi japplikaw firxa sħiħa ta’ ħiliet biex ikunu jistgħu jaħdmu u jikkomunikaw kif mistenni. Il-kors jipprovdi t-taħriġ li jgħallmek kif tħaddem manwalment is-sistemi ta’ refriġerazzjoni u talarja kondizzjonata. It-taħriġ prattiku jsir fil-workshops li huma mgħammra skont l-istandards industrijali u l-istudenti mistennija li jipparteċipaw b’mod individwali u fi gruppi biex iħaddmu sistemi ta’ refriġerazzjoni u tal-arja kondizzjonata. L-istudenti jingħataw l-opportunità li jagħmlu xogħol ta’ servicing u manutenzjoni fuq kompressuri, kondensaturi, evaporaturi u aċċessorji oħra.

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making Level 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120405A

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship

This course includes both theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and on a work placement.

Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Manufacture batched interim products out of solid wood and composite materials 3. Take off dimensions from drawings, nest and prepare cutting lists 4. Set out to assemble (furniture) products. Career opportunities: Bench joiner First line supervisor

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Technological and practical lessons cover measuring, cutting, preparing and assembling timber and timber board products to make interior fittings such as kitchen cabinets, doors and window frames, etc. The practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. You will be expected to participate individually and in teams to produce simple products from solid wood and composite materials. Practical handling of hand and power tools and simple woodworking machine forms an integral part of the course.

Dan il-kors joffri kemm għarfien teoretiku kif ukoll prattika estiża kemm fuq ix-xogħol matul work placement kif ukoll lil hinn minnu. It-taħriġ jiġbor fih xogħol tipiku tas-sengħa, bħal ma huma l-kejl u l-qtugħ, it-tħejjija u l-armar ta’ prodotti tal-injam mastizz u tal-folji li jintużaw għall-għamara tad-djar bħal kċejjen, bibien u twieqi, eċċ. It-taħriġ prattiku jsir fil-workshops li huma attrezzati skont ma jitolbu l-istandards talindustrija. Tkun mistenni taħdem kemm għal rasek kif ukoll fi grupp biex tagħmel prodotti sempliċi tal-injam u materjali komposti. Ikollok l-opportunità tipprattika bl-għodda tal-id u b’dik tal-elettriku. L-użu tal-magni għal xogħol sempliċi jagħmel parti mit-taħriġ.

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MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Sewwej) - Level 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120406A

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or MCAST Introductory Certificate in Masonry Heritage Skills (Riffied) or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Physics or Chemistry

This vocational course gives you the opportunity to take stone restoration as a career. It provides both practical and theoretical skills to enable participation in limited interventions in stone restoration. Successful students will progress to the next higher level course in restoration.

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Use basic tools on surfaces to stabilise, preserve and restore historic buildings 3. Interpret written specifications/drawings and evaluation reports for work on historic structures 4. Identify the main types of materials in use. Career opportunities: Masonry heritage skills technician Heritage site technical coordinator

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Dan il-kors vokazzjonali jagħtik l-opportunita’ taqbad karriera fir-restawr tal-ġebla. Il-programm huwa magħmul minn elementi prattiċi kif ukoll dawk teoretiċi u jkollok opportunità tieħu sehem f’interventi limitati ta’ restawr. Dawk l-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb ikunu jistgħu jersqu għall-kors tarrestawr f’livell ogħla.

Throughout the programme learners will have the opportunity to obtain necessary maintenance, protection and preservation skills, understand preparation and recording techniques, and apply cleaning and testing procedures.

Titgħallem ukoll il-ħiliet ta’ manutenzjoni u konservazzjoni, kif tipprepara u żżomm nota dettaljata tax-xogħol li tkun għamilt, kif ukoll talinterventi li jinvolvu tindif u ttestjar ta’ materjal.

The programme is complemented with other essential units such as safety at work, technical reporting, information technology and practical mathematics.

Il-programm huwa magħmul minn għażla bilanċjata ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju, u jinkludu wkoll elementi ta’ sigurtà fuq ix-xogħol, IT u matematika.

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MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Plumbing - Level 3 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120407A

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Identify materials for specific applications in plumbing 3. Take off dimensions from drawings 4. Carry out installations, alterations, repair and planned maintenance of existing systems. Career opportunities: Installation and maintenance tradesperson Plumber First line supervisor

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This part-time apprenticeship course comprises theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and during the work placement.

Dan il-kors part-time jinkludi l-apprentistat u jiġbor fih l-għarfien teoretiku li titlob is-sengħa u l-prattika li trid issir kemm fuq il-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll lil hinn minnu.

The practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. Students are expected to participate individually and in teams to install pipe systems/fittings. Practical handling of hand tools, power tools and typical trade tools, such as thread cutting machines, form an integral part of the course.

It-taħriġ prattiku jsir f’workshops mgħammra skont l-istandards li titlob l-industrija. L-istudenti huma mistennija li jipparteċipaw b’mod individwali kif ukoll fi gruppi biex jitgħallmu jinstallaw sistemi u fittings ta’ pajpijiet. Il-prattika tinkludi l-użu għaqli tal-għodda tal-id u talelettriku, esperjenza bil-magni tipiċi tas-sengħa bħal dawk li jaqtgħu l-kamini, u l-bqija.

You will learn about control systems with the use of actuators and passive solar panels installations. The programme also includes an introduction to liquid petroleum gas (LPG) installations.

Titgħallem dwar sistemi ta’ kontroll bl-użu ta’ actuators u l-installazzjoni ta’ pannelli tax-xemx. Ikollok ukoll introduzzjoni għal installazzjonijiet li jaħdmu bil-gass taż-żejt (LPG).

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Trowel Trades (Plastering and Tile Laying or Painting and Decorating) - Level 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120408A

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Identify materials for specific applications 3. Set out tiling tasks from specifications and drawings 4. Use tools to perform floor and wall tile laying. Career opportunities: Assistant Site Coordinator Tile layer Plasterer

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This course enables you to become a career trades person in plastering and tile laying or painting and decorating. These skills are used in the construction finishing process. The sector requires trained and qualified people in the use of finishing materials such as types of plaster, plastering processes, tiles and tiling materials of high standard, painting, both as a surface finish and style of living.

Dan il-kors jista’ jwasslek biex taqbad karriera fis-sengħa tal-kisi, l-iċċangjar, u x-xogħol ta’ tibjid u dekorazzjoni. Dawn huma l-ħiliet tipiċi li titlob is-sengħa tal-bini fil-proċess tal-irfinar. Dan il-qasam jeħtieġ nies imħarrġa sewwa fl-użu talmaterjali bħal ma huma tipi ta’ ġibs, proċessi ta’ kisi u materjali li jintużaw fit-tqegħid tal-madum. Xogħol maħdum bis-sengħa jwassal għal standards għoljin u stil ta’ għixien kif mixtieq.

During the course you will be given the opportunity to develop personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in your career.

Matul il-kors inti tingħata l-opportunità biex tiżviluppa l-ħiliet u l-kwalitajiet personali li huma essenzjali jekk trid tirnexxi fil-karriera tiegħek.

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MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Level 3

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120409A

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship course comprises a balance of theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and on work placement.

Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or Certificate in Engineering Skills (C&G 1155) or 2 SEC/O-Level passes At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Produce simple patterns, developments and templates to fabricate from thin steel plates 3. Identify materials and compare their properties 4. Carry out Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding, Manual Metal Arc Welding and Metal Inert Gas Welding. Career opportunities:

• Welding and fabrication tradesperson • Welder • Fabricator • First line supervisor

The hands-on training is carried out in the Institute workshops equipped to industry standards. You will be expected to participate individually and in teams to fabricate welded products. Practical handling of hand and power tools and use of welding sets, with particular attention to health and safety considerations, are an integral part of the course.

Dan il-kors ta’ apprentistat huwa magħmul minn għażla bilanċjata ta’ teorija u prattika estiża li ssir kemm fuq il-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll lil hinn minnu. It-taħriġ prattiku jsir fil-workshops tal-Istitut li huma mgħammra skont l-istandards li titlob l-industrija. Inti tkun mistenni taħdem waħdek kif ukoll fi grupp ma’ studenti oħra biex tagħmel prodotti li fihom tidħol is-sengħa tal-welding. Titgħallem tuża l-għodda tal-id u dik tal-elettriku u tieħu t-taħriġ meħtieġ fl-użu tas-settijiet taliwweldjar, ħiliet li jagħmlu parti integrali mill-kors. Dan kollu jitlob attenzjoni speċjali għal dak li jikkonċerna s-saħħa u s-sigurtà.

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction 3

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120410

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of health, safety and welfare in the construction industry 2. Understand the diversity of the construction industry and the contribution to society by those who work within it 3. Apply construction drawing standards and conventions

4. Describe the methods and techniques associated with pre-construction, ground works, substructure, superstructure and building services systems of low-rise domestic buildings. Career opportunities:

• Draughts-person assistant • Land surveying assistant • Quantity surveying assistant • Joiner assistant • Mason assistant

The course consists of college based training on the various subjects related to the building and construction sector. This qualification gives you the knowledge, understanding and skills needed in this specialist area of employment and/or to continue your studies in the same, or related vocational areas such as Construction, Civil Engineering or Building Services. During the course you will be introduced to the different types of technical drawings used in the construction industry. Additionally, you will be able to apply construction drawing standards and conventions to produce sketches and professional working drawings.

F’dan il-kors, it-taħriġ isir fl-Istitut stess u jipprovdi l-ħiliet meħtieġa fuq diversi fergħat li għandhom x’jaqsmu mas-settur tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni. Din il-kwalifika tagħtik l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa li biħsiebek tagħżel. Tkun tista’ wkoll tkompli tistudja, kemm jekk tissokta fl-istess linja kif ukoll jekk tagħżel xi qasam relatat, bħallKostruzzjoni, l-Inġinerija Ċivili jew il-Building Services. Matul il-kors ikollok taħriġ fuq id-diversi tipi ta’ disinn tekniku li jintuża fl-industrija tal-kostruzzjoni. Barra minn dan, tkun tista’ tapplika l-istandards u l-konvenzjonijiet tipiċi biex tipproduċi sketches u working drawings professjonali.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120411A

Course Duration: 3 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning – Level 3 or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Mathematics and Physics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after

This advanced diploma course gives participants the knowledge and skills which are in demand by the HVAC trade. Students will be expected to carry out systems modification and customisation. The course is based on both off-the-job and onthe-job training. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge and experience and which may entail working in supervisory roles. During the course learners are also given the opportunity to develop personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in related careers.

executing an assigned task 2. Carry out installations, repairs and planned maintenance of existing systems within local refrigerant handling legislation 3. Identify materials, refrigerants and equipment that can be used for specific applications 4. Prepare HVAC components for operation and commissioning. Career opportunities: Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technician Building services installation/maintenance supervisor

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Dan il-kors f’livell avvanzat ikompli jsaħħaħ l-għarfien u s-sengħa li titlob l-industrija talHVAC. L-istudenti jkunu mistennija jwettqu modifikazzjoni u adattament tas-sistemi. Il-kors huwa bbażat fuq taħriġ li jsir barra millpost kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol. L-istudenti jieħdu tagħlim u esperjenza li jistgħu jwassluhom ukoll biex jaħdmu fi rwoli ta’ sorveljanza. Matul il-kors, l-istudenti jingħataw ukoll l-opportunità li jiżviluppaw ħiliet prattiċi u kapaċitajiet personali li jservuhom ta’ ġid meta jiġu biex jaqbdu karriera fis-settur.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making Level 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120412A

Course Duration: 3 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Certificate in Construction and Engineering Skills (Bench Joinery) or (Carpentry) or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: English, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Graphical Communication or Design and Technology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Organise to manufacture batched interim products out of solid wood and composite materials 3. Take off dimensions from drawings to calculate cost, nest and prepare cutting lists 4. Perform site setting out to assemble complex products. Career opportunities:

• Joiner • First Line Supervisor • Tendering and Estimating Assistant • Production Information Technician

This Diploma Course comprises theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and on-the-job as part of an apprenticeship or work placement. You will learn how to analyse and provide solutions to typical joinery and furniture products using solid wood and composites. The practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. You will be expected to participate individually and in teams to produce solid wood and composite materials products.

Dan il-kors li jwassal għal Diploma jiġbor fih elementi ta’ teorija kif ukoll taħriġ prattiku li jsir kemm fl-Istitut kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol bħala parti mill-apprentistat jew esperjenza ta’ xogħol. Titgħallem tanalizza u tiġġenera soluzzjonijiet li jwasslu biex jinħadmu prodotti u għamara millinjam mastizz u tal-folji. It-taħriġ prattiku jsir fil-workshops li huma attrezzati skont ma jitolbu l-istandards talindustrija. Inti tkun mistenni tipparteċipa kemm waħdek kif ukoll fi grupp biex taħdem prodotti mill-injam u l-materjali komposti.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Mastru) - Level 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120413A

Course Duration: 3 years part-time on Apprenticeship

This is an advanced diploma course which consists of higher level study units in stone restoration.

Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST DIPLOMA in Masonry Heritage Skills (Sewwej) - LEVEL 3 or MCAST Certificate in Trowel Trades or MCAST Certificate in Construction in Stone or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: English, Physics, Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Use basic tools on surfaces to stabilise, preserve and restore historic buildings 3. Prepare written specifications/drawings and evaluation reports for work to be carried out on historic structures 4. Identify historic building materials and the main types of materials currently in use. Career opportunities:

• Stone Masonry Heritage Skills Technician • Stone Masonry Heritage Sites Supervisor • Tendering and Estimating Assistant

The course offers you the knowledge and skills which you will need to assimilate in order to be able to analyse and generate solutions concerning typical restoration interventions. The practical training is carried out in workshops, laboratories and at heritage sites. Throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to work on historic sites and structures, master maintenance, protection and preservation skills, and apply cleaning and testing techniques.

Dan huwa kors avvanzat li jwassal għal diploma fir-restawr tal-ġebla. L-unitajiet ta’ studju huma ta’ livell avvanzat u jwassluk biex tiġbor l-għarfien u s-sengħa li tkun teħtieġ biex tkun tista’ tanalizza u ssib soluzzjonijiet li jitolbu l-interventi tipiċi tarrestawr fuq il-ġebla. It-taħriġ prattiku jsir filworkshops u fil-laboratorji tal-Istitut kif ukoll fuq is-siti ta’ wirt storiku. Matul il-programm, ikollok l-opportunità li taħdem fuq siti storiċi u strutturi oħra, bil-għan li tifhem aħjar x’titlob il-manutenzjoni u l-protezzjoni. Titgħallem ukoll dwar is-sengħa tal-preservazzjoni u s-sistemi tat-tindif u talittestjar tal-materjal.

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Plumbing - Level 4 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120414A

Course Duration: 3 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Certificate in Construction and Engineering Skills (Plumbing) or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: English, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Graphical Communication or Design and Technology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Identify materials for specific applications 3. Install solar heating panels to an existing system 4. Carry out installations, alterations, repair and planned maintenance of existing systems. Career opportunities:

• Domestic, commercial and industrial plumber • Installation, maintenance and repair technician

This Diploma Course comprises theoretical knowledge together with extended practical training both off-the-job and on-the-job as part of an apprenticeship or work placement.

Il-kors jiġbor fih għarfien teoretiku kif ukoll taħriġ prattiku li jsir kemm fl-Istitut kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol bħala parti mill-apprentistat jew esperjenza ta’ xogħol.

You will learn how to analyse and generate solutions to typical plumbing installations, alteration, repair and planned maintenance.

Titgħallem tanalizza u tiġġenera soluzzjonijiet għal installazzjonijiet, tibdil, tiswija u manutenzjoni skont kif titlob is-sengħa.

Practical training is carried out at the Institute workshops which are equipped to industry standards. Students are expected to participate individually and in teams to install pipe systems and fittings and accessories of domestic, commercial and industrial installations.

It-taħriġ prattiku jingħata fil-workshops talIstitut li huma mgħammra skont standards tal-industrija. L-istudenti mistennija jipparteċipaw kemm b’mod individwali kif ukoll fi gruppi biex jinstallaw sistemi u fittings ta’ pajpijiet u aċċessorji relatati.

The course also covers liquid petroleum gas (LPG) systems installed to MRA/MSA standards.

Il-kors jittratta wkoll il-ħtiġijiet tal-installazzjoni ta’ sistemi tal-gass taż-żejt (LPG) skont l-istandards tal-MRA/MSA.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Level 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120415A

Course Duration: 3 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Certificate in Construction and Engineering Skills (Welding and Fabrication) or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: English, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Graphical Communication or Design and Technology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task 2. Use tools and equipment related to steel fabrication 3. Use tools and equipment to prepare and weld steel by a suitable process 4. Identify and select common engineering materials fit for specific applications. Career opportunities: Welding and fabrication technician Welding and fabrication supervisor Pipe welding specialist Production information technician

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This Diploma Course comprises theoretical knowledge and extended practical training. The practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. You will be expected to participate individually and in teams to fabricate welded products. You will learn how to analyse and generate solutions to typical fabrication using thin plates and pipes. You will also be given the opportunity to follow an apprenticeship to improve your hands-on experience. In order to be able to appreciate the importance of good production management, supervised visits to complex production set-ups are organised during the course.

Dan il-kors jiġbor fih l-għarfien teoretiku u t-taħriġ prattiku. It-taħriġ prattiku jsir filworkshops tal-Istitut li huma attrezzati skont kif jitolbu l-istandards tal-industrija. Tkun mistenni li tipparteċipa kemm waħdek kif ukoll fi grupp biex taħdem fuq prodotti li fihom xogħol tal-iwweldjar. Titgħallem tanalizza u tiġġenera soluzzjonijiet fit-twettiq ta’ xogħol bilpjanċa u l-pajpijiet. Tingħata wkoll l-opportunità taħdem bħala apprentist biex ittejjeb l-esperjenza prattika. Sabiex tkun tista’ tapprezza aħjar l-importanza ta’ maniġment għaqli f’dik li hi produzzjoni, matul il-kors, norganizzaw żjarat taħt superviżjoni f’intrapriżi kumplessi.

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120416A

Course Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Construction or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction or MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning – Level 3 or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Mathematics Preferred: Physics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Explain responsibilities of employers and employees under current health, safety and welfare legislation 2. Identify main equipment, media and techniques in the production of drawings to detailing building services systems and processes 3. Calculate final quantities from dimensions and descriptions of construction and building services systems 4. Apply scientific principles to provide a comfortable internal environment using natural and building services systems including heating, ventilation and airconditioning designs. Career opportunities: Draughtsperson Tendering and estimating technician Quality assurance technician Design office assistant

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The course enables learners to enter the industry of Building Services Engineering to support in areas such as design, build and facilities management. Training is provided in a wide range of Building services systems in the Mechanical and Electrical field. The theme of energy conservation and environmental impact is present throughout.

Il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li jixtiequ jidħlu fl-industrija tal-Building Services Engineering biex jaħdmu fil-qasam tad-disinn, il-bini u l-immaniġġjar tal-faċilitajiet. Tieħu taħriġ fuq firxa wiesgħa ta’ sistemi ta’ servizzi, kemm dawk ta’ natura mekkanika kif ukoll dawk elettriċi. Tingħata importanza kontinwa t-tema talkonservazzjoni tal-enerġija u l-impatt ambjentali.

This enables you to be able to carry out duties at a technical level. Qualified technicians are continuously required in a Building Services Design Office and/or installation companies working with new installations and/or existing installations that require upgrading to conform with new legislations.

Dan l-għarfien iwasslek biex tkun tista’ toffri s-servizzi tiegħek f’livell tekniku. L-uffiċini tal-Building Services Design u l-kumpaniji li jispeċjalizzaw kemm fl-installazzjonijiet eżistenti kif ukoll fl-upgrades li jridu jsiru biex jiġu konformi mal-liġi, ifittxu ħaddiema bi kwalifiki bħal dawn.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120417A

Course Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Construction or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction or MCAST Certificate in Construction Engineering Skills or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Explain responsibilities of employers and employees under current health, safety and welfare legislation 2. Identify main equipment, media and techniques used in the production of drawings to detail civil engineering installations 3. Produce final quantities from dimensions and descriptions of construction and civil engineering works 4. Perform linear/leveling surveys and the setting out of small civil engineering projects. Career opportunities:

• Draughtsperson • Tendering and estimating technician • Geospatial technician • Quality assurance technician • Design office assistant

The Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) is based on both off-the-job and on-the-job training. It provides an in-depth knowledge and experience of the general requirements and specialist areas in the field of building and construction.

L-Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment huwa bbażat fuq taħriġ li jingħata kemm barra l-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol. Il-kors jagħti għarfien sħiħ u esperjenza ġenerali skont kif jitolbu l-oqsma speċjalizzati fil-qasam tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni.

This enables you to be able to carry out duties, at a professional and technical level, that are continuously required in an architect’s office or firms dealing in construction and civil engineering projects such as Design, Land Surveying, Geospatial Engineering and Quantity Surveying and infrastructure projects.

Dan iwassal biex inti tkun tista’ twettaq xogħol ta’ livell tekniku u professjonali, bħal ma huma d-Disinn, il-Land Surveying, il-Geophysical Engineering, il-Quantity Surveying u proġetti tal-infrastruttura u kif fil-fatt meħtieġ f’uffiċċju ta’ perit jew f’kumpanija li taħdem fuq proġetti ta’ inġinerija ċivili.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120418A

Course Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Construction or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction or MCAST Certificate in Construction Engineering Skills or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Explain the responsibilities of employers and employees under current health, safety and welfare legislation 2. Identify main equipment, media and techniques used in the production of drawings to detail building/construction techniques and processes 3. Calculate final quantities from dimensions and descriptions of construction and civil engineering works 4. Interpret and evaluate building surveying techniques. Career opportunities:

• Draughtsperson • Tendering and estimating technician • Project management technician • Design office assistant

The Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment is based on both off-the-job and on-the-job training and gives an in-depth knowledge and experience of the general requirements and specialist areas related to the field of building and construction.

This should enable you to carry out duties, at a professional and technical level, that are continuously required in an architect’s office or firms dealing in the building and construction business such as Design, Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying, Geospatial Engineering, Geographical Information and Project Management.

Dan għandu jwasslek biex taħdem f’livell professjonali u tekniku, u tagħmel ix-xogħol tipiku li huwa meħtieġ f’uffiċċju ta’ perit jew f’kumpanija li topera fis-settur u li tagħmel xogħol ta’ Disinn, Quantity u Land Surveying, Inġinerija ġeospazjali, Informazzjoni ġeografika u Mmaniġġjar ta’ Progetti.

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction AND the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level: Physics and Mathematics (Pure or Applied) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the health, safety and welfare legislation applicable to the construction and the built environment, and the importance of preparing plans incorporating risk identification in design and during construction 2. Understand the principles that underpin the design and installation of building incorporating space heating, ventilation and air conditioning 3. Produce design solutions that embed environmental assessment solutions in common use 4. Appraise the energy efficiency and energy audits for buildings and building services installation. Career opportunities:

• Building services design manager • Leading draughtsperson • Tendering and estimating manager • Quality assurance manager

More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120419

The course covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical technician level skills required in the built environment sector. This programme prepares learners for a technical career, for example as a building services technician, in the different fields of services namely heating, natural and forced ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, fire fighting and the management control systems to make buildings comfortable and sutainable in operation.

Il-kors ikopri l-ħiliet ewlenin ta’ għarfien, fuq livell tekniku u prattiku, kif meħtieġ fis-settur tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni. Dan il-programm jipprepara lillistudenti għal karriera teknika, per eżempju bħala tekniku fis-servizzi tal-bini, fl-oqsma ta’ servizzi differenti, jiġifieri l-heating, il-ventilazzjoni naturali u artifiċjali, l-arja kondizzjonata, ilplumbing, it-tifi tan-nar u s-sistema ta’ kontroll ġenerali li lkoll jistgħu jagħmlu l-bini komdu u sostenibbli fil-funzjonijiet tiegħu.

This enables you to carry out duties at a technical level, that are continuously required in a Building Services Design Office and/or installation companies dealing with new installations and/ or existing installations that require upgrading to conform with new legislations.

Il-programm jagħtik l-għarfien meħtieġ li jwasslek biex tagħmel xogħol f’livell tekniku, xogħol li ta’ sikwit huwa meħtieġ f’uffiċċju inkarigat mid-disinn tas-servizzi u/jew kumpaniji tal-installazzjoni u/ jew installazzjonijiet eżistenti li jeħtieġu bidla biex isiru konformi mal-liġijiet ġodda.

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MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120420

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level: Physics and Mathematics (Pure or Applied) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the methods and techniques used in excavation activities and site surveys procedures, and techniques to create substructures and superstructures 2. Understand the techniques used in site investigation/evaluation/superstructure design/substructure and the technology of complex buildings 3. Understand the health, safety and welfare legislation applicable to construction and the built environment, and the importance of production plans incorporating risk identification in design and during construction 4. Devise a project scope and scheme of work and design detailed elements of a structure. Career opportunities:

• Civil engineering design manager • Tendering and estimating manager • Geospatial engineering manager • Leading draughts-person

The course covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the civil engineering sector. It offers specialist fields of study such as Land Surveying, Quantity Surverying, Project Management and Design, through the choice of selected units that are relevant to the civil engineering sector.

Il-kors ikopri l-ħiliet ewlenin fir-rigward talgħarfien u l-prattika fis-settur tal-inġinerija ċivili. Il-programm joffri oqsma ta’ studju speċjalizzat bħal Land Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management and Design, permezz ta’ għażla ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li huma rilevanti għas-settur tal-inġinerija ċivili.

This enables the successful learners to be able to carry out duties, at a professional and technical level, that are continuously required in an architect’s office or firms dealing in construction and civil engineering projects.

Dan iwassal biex l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jaħdmu b’mod professjonali f’livell tekniku f’xogħol li huwa ta’ sikwit meħtieġ f’uffiċċju ta’ perit jew f’kumpaniji li jieħdu ħsieb proġetti ta’ kostruzzjoni u inġinerija ċivili.

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120421

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) or MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level: Physics and Mathematics (Pure or Applied) At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the health, safety and welfare legislation applicable to construction and the built environment, and the importance of production plans incorporating risk identification in design and during construction 2. Understand the techniques used in site investigation/evaluation/superstructure design/substructure and the technology of complex buildings 3. Devise a project scope with scheme of work and design and detail elements of a structure 4. Produce sustainable design solutions that reduce the impact on the environment. Career opportunities:

• Construction design manager • Construction site manager • Leading draughtsperson • Tendering and estimating manager • Quality assurance manager • Quantity surveying manager

The course covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills, at technician level, required in the building and construction sector. It also offers specialist fields of study through the choice of selected units that are relevant to the trade. This programme prepares you for a technical career (construction technician engineer) in the different fields of construction namely Architectural Design and Quantity Surveying, Quality Assurance and Management. Core study units, such as Applied Mathematics for Construction and the Built Environment, are complemented with specialist units which would include aspects of architectural design, including Technology of Complex Buildings and Conversion and Adaptation of Buildings.

Il-kors joffri l-għarfien u l-ħiliet ta’ qofol meħtieġa fix-xogħol tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni fil-livell ta’ tekniku. Il-programm jittratta oqsma speċjalizzati permezz tal-unitajiet ta’ studju li huma rilevanti għas-sengħa. Permezz ta’ dan il-programm, inti tkun tista’ taqbad karriera li tressqek lejn oqsma relatati bħal ma huma l-Architectural Design u l-Quantity Surveying, il-Quality Assurance and Management. L-unitajiet ta’ studju hekk imsejħa ta’ qofol, bħal dak tal-Applied Mathematics for Construction and the Built Environment, jikkumplimentaw l-unitajiet speċjalisti, bħal Technology of Complex Buildings, u Conversion and Adaptation of Buildings, li jinkludu aspetti tad-disinn arkitettoniku.

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MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Engineering

Awarding Body: MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120422

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment Further details are available under the section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Evaluate and design management techniques in the construction and built environment sector 2. Analyse and evaluate sustainable design options for buildings 3. Understand and compare construction materials in terms of properties, behaviour and characteristics 4. Examine and coordinate installation, design and maintenance requirements of building services in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings; of construction, and of civil engineering projects. Career opportunities: Design manager Construction site manager Project manager Quality assurance manager Quantity surveyor Geospatial engineering manager Estate and facilities manager Building services installation and design manager Tendering and estimating manager Accuracy control manager

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The BSc (Hons) in Construction Engineering provides you with the management skills and technical knowledge associated with the diverse and challenging industry of construction. In addition, the programme equips you with the necessary design and evaluation techniques to be able to make professional judgements on technological, social and ethical issues during the planning and execution of construction projects. By the end of the programme, you will have an understanding of how human and material resources can be effectively managed. You are expected to work independently, with a significant amount of research and self-directed study both within, and outside, the Institute environment.

Il-BSc in Construction Engineering trawwem fik dawk il-ħiliet maniġerjali u l-għarfien tekniku li huma meħtieġa fl-industrija tal-kostruzzjoni. It-taħriġ jinkludi elementi ta’ disinn u teknika ta’ evalwazzjoni sabiex wieħed jagħraf jieħu deċiżjonijiet ta’ natura teknoloġika, soċjali u etika matul l-ippjanar u l-eżekuzzjoni ta’ proġetti ta’ kostruzzjoni. Fi tmiem il-programm, inti jkollok għarfien tajjeb ta’ kif ir-riżorsi umani u dawk materjali jistgħu jiġu mmaniġġjati sewwa. L-istudenti mistennija jaħdmu b’mod indipendenti kemm fir-riċerka kif ukoll fl-istudju, kemm ġewwa kif ukoll barra l-Istitut.

12/04/22 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Engineering 1 year full-time

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MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the built environment (Building services engineering) 2 years full-time

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the built environment (civil engineering)

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the built environment

2 years full-time

12/04/11A

12/04/17A

12/04/12A

12/04/13A

MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC extended Diploma in Construction and the built environment (civil engineering)

MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (MASTRU) - LEVEL 4

1 year full-time and 2 years p/t on apprenticeship

3 years p/t on apprenticeship

12/04/16A

MCAST-BTEC extended Diploma in Construction and the built environment (Building services Engineering)

12/04/18A

12/04/14A

12/04/15A

MCAST-BTEC extended Diploma in Construction and the built environment

MCAST Diploma in PLUMBING - LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in WELDING and FABRICATION - LEVEL 4

3 years p/t on apprenticeship

1 year full-time and 2 years p/t on apprenticeship

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12/04/10

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12/04/06A

MCAST DIPLOMA in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - LEVEL 3

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction

MCAST Diploma in PLUMBING - LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (SEWWEJ) - LEVEL 3

1 year full-time

3 years p/t on apprenticeship

2 years p/t on apprenticeship

1 year full-time

2 years p/t on apprenticeship

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12/04/08A

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MCAST Diploma in Construction and STONE MASONRy - LEVEL 3

MCAST DIPLOMA in Trowel Trades (Plastering and Tile Laying or Painting and Decorating) - LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making - LEVEL 3

MCAST Diploma in WELDING and FABRICATION - LEVEL 3

2 years p/t on apprenticeship

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MCAST Foundation Certificate in Construction Engineering - LEVEL 2 1 year full-time

12/04/01 1

MCAST INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING - LEVEL 1 1 year full-time

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MCAST Institute of Business and Commerce Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032 00356 2398 7600 00356 2398 7640 ibac@mcast.edu.mt Director: Ms Yvonne Pulis Deputy Directors: Mr Josef Buttigieg, Ms Jacqueline Micallef Grimaud

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MCAST Foundation Certificate in Business - Level 2*

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MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Business

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Certificate in Insurance - Level 4*

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MCAST Certificate in Administrative and Secretarial Studies - Level 4*

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MCAST Certificate in Marketing Studies - Level 4*

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MCAST Certificate for Medical Secretaries - Level 4*

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MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Business

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AAT Diploma in Accounting

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Diploma in Insurance Studies - Level 5*

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MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Enterprise

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Through work placements, I was able to put to practice and better understand the skills and theories I had learnt in class. Once I complete my studies, my next step would be to use this experience to advance in my career within the business sector.

EDWINA GALEA, Second Year Student MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business

At MCAST, I started looking at education from a different perspective. Learning became an enjoyable, practical experience. Once I graduate, I aspire to form part of a management team or to set up my own business. The knowledge and skills that I am acquiring now will help me to achieve this goal.

Simon Peter Camilleri, Reading for a BA (Hons) in Business Enterprise

MQF LEVEL 2

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Business - Level 2

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120601

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Introductory Certificate or Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Describe basic business concepts 2. Communicate in Maltese and English in a business environment 3. Apply mathematical skills in everyday life and in business 4. Use appropriate IT skills.

The course is designed to provide an opportunity to students to follow a structured programme of study in that area which is closer to their interests, in this case, Business. The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation they intend to follow. Students opting to follow the Foundation Certificate in Business will be introduced to the world of business. They will also consolidate their knowledge of those basic subjects and skills required for them to join a variety of courses.

Il-kors jipprovdi opportunità biex inti tkun tista’ ssegwi programm strutturat ta’ studju f’qasam li l-iktar jinteressak, f’dan il-kaz, in-Negozju. Il-programm fih elementi ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li tgħinek tfassal idea ċara ta’ dak li beħsiebek tagħmel iżjed ‘il quddiem. L-istudenti li jidħlu għall-Foundation Certificate in Business jibdew jifhmu aħjar x’toffri d-dinja tan-negozju. Fl-istess ħin huma jkunu jridu jissaħħu f’dawk is-suġġetti li huma ta’ qofol għal kwalunkwe kors li joffri l-Kulleġġ.

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MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Business 3

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120602

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: Business Studies At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the functions and purposes of business organisations 2. Understand the role of people in business organisations, and how these communicate and provide support to the organisation 3. Apply basic skills to manage personal finances and to keep basic financial books of a business organisation 4. Understand basic concepts of branding and retailing as well as customer relations in a business organisation. Career opportunities:

• Clerical assistant • Customer care assistant • Front office assistant • Office assistant

This course closely examines the various basic business functions giving an overview of the most important areas by looking at the way business organisations operate. You will learn how to deal with customers and with people within the organisation itself, how to communicate within and outside the organisation, and so on. The programme therefore prepares you to understand better the different aspects of business operations. It offers you the opportunity to become more familiar with those areas of business and commercial studies you may wish to embark upon in the future.

Il-kors jifli l-funzjonijiet bażiċi u varji tan-negozju u jipprovdi stampa tal-oqsma l-aktar importanti u ta’ kif joperaw l-organizzazzjonijiet f’dan is-settur. Titgħallem kif iġġib ruħek mal-klijenti u ma’ persuni oħra li jaħdmu fl-organizzazzjoni nfisha, kif tikkomunika sew kemm ġewwa kif ukoll barra mill-organizzazzjoni, u l-bqija. Għaldaqstant, il-programm iħejjik biex tifhem aħjar l-aspetti differenti li ser tiltaqa’ magħhom fix-xogħol tan-negozju. Il-kors joffrilek l-opportunità li tagħraf liema minn dawk l-oqsma tan-negozju u l-istudji kummerċjali tkun tixtieq li ssegwi aktar ‘il quddiem.

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CERTIFICATE IN INSURANCE – LEVEL 4 4

Awarding Body: Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120603

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: CII Registration Fees CII course material Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Business or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Maltese, English Language, Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the nature of the insurance market, its structure and its main features 2. Demonstrate a knowledge of basic insurance practice and products and of the main methods of handling and resolving customer complaints 3. Apply basic insurance principles including the regulatory environment and the main principles governing contracts 4. Understand the nature and main features of risk and insurance. Career opportunities:

• Account handler • Claims handler • Insurance claims surveyor • Insurance clerk

This one-year course introduces students to the concept of insurance and is a core qualification equipping students with the various skills required to take up a career in all sectors of the insurance industry. It develops the students’ potential to enable them to become competent in insurance operations.

Dan il-kors ta’ sena jintroduċi lill-istudenti għall-kunċett tal-assigurazzjoni. Il-kwalifika hija waħda ta’ qofol u trawwem fl-istudenti dawk il-kompetenzi li huma meħtieġa għal karriera fl-industrija tal-assigurazzjoni. Il-programm ta’ taħriġ iwassal biex l-istudenti jsiru jafu sew kif taħdem l-assigurazzjoni.

You will learn about basic insurance principles and disciplines such as the regulatory environment, underwriting and claims, insurance packages and the general insurance business and finance practice. The Certificate in Insurance develops the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills which serve as a stepping stone to further studies and specialisation in the insurance sector.

Titgħallem dwar il-prinċipji u d-dixxiplini bażiċi tal-assigurazzjoni, bħal, per eżempju, il-qafas regolatorju, il-poloz tal-assigurazzjoni u l-claims, u ħwejjeġ oħra li jolqtu l-prattiċi tas-settur, in-negozju u l-finanzi. Il-kors li jwassal għal dan iċ-ċertifikat jiżviluppa l-għarfien, l-attitudnijiet u l-kompetenzi li jkollok bżonn jekk trid tkompli tistudja u tispeċjalizza aktar fis-settur talassigurazzjoni.

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MCAST Certificate in Administrative and Secretarial Studies - Level 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120604

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Business or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Maltese, English Language, Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the key areas of administration and services and supplies 2. Use appropriate office equipment, routine procedures and standards 3. Take notes as well as transcribe business documents from a printed or hand-written copy to a suitable business standard 4. Communicate in different ways on the work place. Career opportunities:

• Contact centre agent • Filing / archiving officer • Office administrator • Personal assistant • Secretary • Support and administrative services officer

This course prepares students to work in different types of office environments, be it in business enterprises or government offices.

Il-kors iħejjik għal diversi tipi ta’ xogħol li tiltaqa’ miegħu f’ambjent ta’ uffiċċju, kemm f’intrapriżi tan-negozju kif ukoll f’uffiċini tal-gvern.

It gives you the skills necessary to administer the office, to manage the people in it and to deal with clients. It also prepares you to make the best use of equipment which is necessary for the office to function efficiently and to be aware of the different methods of communication, both verbal and written, needed at the workplace.

Tieħu t-taħriġ li hemm bżonn biex tmexxi sewwa l-uffiċċju u l-persuni li jaħdmu fih, kif ukoll kif iġġib ruħek mal-klijenti. Titgħallem ukoll kif tagħmel użu tajjeb mill-apparat li huwa meħtieġ biex l-uffiċċju jiffunzjona b’mod effiċjenti. Tifhem aħjar il-metodi differenti tal-komunikazzjoni, kemm bil-kelma kif ukoll bil-kitba.

You will also receive training to acquire the soft skills necessary for this kind of work and at the relative level of competence.

Il-kors jinkludi wkoll taħriġ fil-livell relattiv ta’ kompetenzi, li għalkemm ġeneriċi, huma ta’ qofol għal dan it-tip ta’ xogħol.

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Certificate in Marketing Studies - Level 4 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120605

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Business or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Maltese, English Language, Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the marketing concept 2. Explain the full range of marketing activities including advertising, public relations, sales promotion and market research 3. Describe the fundamental techniques applied to the marketing of products and services 4. Apply marketing concepts to real life marketing scenarios. Career opportunities:

• Brand / sales executive • Customer care coordinator • Marketing assistant • Media officer • Public relations officer • Sales representative • Selling and sales coordinator

The MCAST Certificate in Marketing Studies enables participants to acquire a clear idea of the basic principles of marketing and the role of marketing in businesses and organisations. You will learn what reliable customer service and public relations entail. You will also learn about the practice of advertising and selling and sales management within the marketing environment and understand how a business researches new products and services and analyses how best to market them to its target audience. You will also learn about the various ways to communicate with the public in the market environment.

L-MCAST Certificate in Marketing Studies jgħin lill-parteċipanti biex jiksbu idea tajba dwar il-prinċipji bażiċi tal-marketing u kif dan tal-aħħar jista’ jservi ta’ għajnuna għan-negozji u l-organizzazzjonijiet. Inti titgħallem x’jinvolvu r-relazzjonijiet pubbliċi kif ukoll x’jitlob is-servizz li jingħata lill-klijenti. Titħarreġ ukoll fil-prattika tar-reklamar, il-bejgħ u l-immaniġġjar tal-bejgħ fl-ambjent talmarketing. Tibda tifhem aħjar kif in-negozju jfittex biex jiżviluppa prodotti u servizzi ġodda u l-analiżi li ssir biex jinstab l-aħjar mod ta’ kif dawn tressaqhom lejn il-klijentela li għaliha jkunu intenzjonati. Titgħallem ukoll dwar il-metodi li bihom tista’ tikkomunika mal-pubbliku fl-ambjent talmarketing.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Certificate for Medical Secretaries - Level 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120606

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care with at least four Merit grades in units of 60 guided learning hours or their equivalent or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Maltese, English Language, Mathematics and one Science subject from Chemistry, Physics or Biology At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the key areas of administration and services and supplies 2. Use appropriate office equipment, routine procedures and standards 3. Take notes as well as transcribe medical documents from a printed or hand-written copy to a mailable standard 4. Communicate in different ways on the work place especially in a medical environment and recollect and use basic medical terminology.

This course is aimed at those who wish to embark on a secretarial career in the health and medical sector. It gives students an understanding of the general key areas of administration, use of office equipment, routine procedures and services, work environment and communication with staff, colleagues and patients. It also focuses on the medical and health environment and provides participants with basic medical terminology such as dermatology, oncology, medicine and mental health. Of equal importance is the training that students receive in transcribing medical dictation, maintaining committee minutes, developing documents for publications and presentations such as power point presentations and projects and the safe keeping of medical records.

Career opportunities:

• Hospital administrative officer • Medical secretary • Medical support services officer (administration)

• Secretary to the consultant • Ward clerical officer

Medical secretary students at Mater Dei Hospital

L-għan ta’ dan il-kors hu li jħejji lill-istudenti għal karriera segretarjali fis-settur tas-saħħa u fil-qasam mediku. Permezz ta’ dan il-kors, l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jifhmu aħjar kif jitmexxew l-oqsma tal-amministrazzjoni, l-użu tal-apparat tal-uffiċċju u proċeduri ta’ rutina li jaffettwaw l-ambjent tax-xogħol, il-komunikazzjoni malistaff, mal-kollegi u mal-pazjenti. Il-parteċipanti jitgħallmu t-terminoloġija bażika u li hija ta’ rilevanza għas-settur, per eżempju, id-dermatoloġija, l-onkoloġija u s-saħħa mentali. Ta’ importanza wkoll hija t-traskrizzjoni medika, kif jinżammu l-minuti tal-kumitati, kif tiżviluppa d-dokumenti għall-publikazzjoni, kif tagħmel preżentazzjoni, ngħidu aħna, permezz talpowerpoint, il-parteċipazzjoni fi proġetti, kif ukoll il-mod kif jinżammu d-dokumenti mediċi.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Business 4

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120607

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Business or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: English Language, Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand the range of different businesses, their ownership and their goals 2. Understand how businesses are organised to achieve their purposes and distinguish between the roles of supporting organisational activities and departments 3. Understand different types of business information and be able to communicate and present this information effectively and use it critically and creatively 4. Explain the impact on businesses of the economic, political and legal environment.

This course is designed for those wishing to find employment at a junior level within businesses and organisations. It provides a mixture of theory and a practical vision of real life situations in business. It also provides a sound basis of various business areas and specialisations through its different units.

Il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li jixtiequ jsibu impjieg f’livell tal-bidu ma’ negozji u organizzazzjonijiet oħra. Il-programm joffri kemm elementi ta’ teorija u oħrajn ta’ prattika f’qafas ta’ sitwazzjonijiet li tiltaqa’ magħhom tabilħaqq. Il-komponenti tal-istudju jvarjaw skont l-oqsma tipiċi tas-suġġett.

The course is based on practical principles and is designed so as to develop the necessary skills and entrepreneurial spirit to enable you to solve problems and be able to work as part of a team. You are encouraged to think critically and creatively and to communicate effectively.

Il-prinċipji prattiċi jiżviluppaw fik dawk ilkompetenzi u dak l-ispirtu ta’ intrapriża li jwassluk biex issolvi l-problemi u taħdem bħala membru fi grupp. It-taħriġ jgħinek ukoll biex taħseb b’mod kritiku u innovattiv u biex tikkomunika b’mod effettiv.

Career opportunities:

• Human resources assistant • Customer care officer / agent • Front office coordinator • Purchasing officer • Field research officer • Supply chain / logistics officer

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MQF LEVEL 5

AAT Diploma in Accounting

Awarding Body: Association of Accounting Technicians (UK) More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120609

Course Duration: 3 years full-time (1 year fulltime (Certificate) + 2 years full-time (Advanced Certificate and Diploma)) Fees: AAT Registration Fees Entry Requirements: 4 SEC/O-Level passes At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Apply finance administration skills such as double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, and purchase, sales and general ledgers 2. Understand the processes and acquire the skills necessary to carry out the role of a finance officer 3. Lead a finance team 4. Apply the appropriate professional ethics required in the accounting environment. Career opportunities:

• Accounts administrator • Accounts executive • Accounting technicians • Audit assistant • Credit management officer • Senior accounts clerk

This course is intended for students who wish to work in the accounting and financial sectors. It provides you with the necessary academic and practical knowledge and skills to seriously consider a career in these sectors.

Il-kors maħsub għal dawk l-istudenti li jixtiequ jaħdmu fis-setturi tal-accounts u l-finanzi. Ilprogramm joffrilek l-għarfien u l-kompetenzi li teħtieġ biex tkun tista’ tikkunsidra taqbadx karriera f’dawn is-setturi.

You will learn how to carry out a range of technical accountancy tasks such as management accounting skills for evaluating budgeting and performance and preparation of final accounts. You will be prepared to act as specialist support staff for employment in Accounting and Finance.

Titgħallem dwar għażla ta’ xogħlijiet ta’ natura teknika bħal ma huma l-kompetenzi maniġerjali tal-accounting li jwassluk biex tkun kapaċi tevalwa sitwazzjonijiet li jitolbu budgeting u t-tħejjija ta’ accounts finali.

Successful students will be qualified to carry out accounting or financial duties in the offices of practising accountants and in industrial and commercial organisations depending on the level of studies and the competences they manage to assimilate.

Dawk l-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb fil-kors ikunu kwalifikati biex jidħlu għal xogħol fl-accounting u l-finanzi f’uffiċini ta’ dan is-settur kif ukoll f’organizzazzjonijiet industrijali u kummerċjali. Dan skont il-livell ta’ studju u l-kompetenzi li jirnexxilhom jakkwistaw.

MQF LEVEL 5

Diploma in Insurance Studies – Level 5

Awarding Body: Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120610

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: CII Registration Fees CII course material Fees Entry Requirements: Certificate in Insurance At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Investigate insurance procedures in more detail 2. Demonstrate technical knowledge and understanding of insurance transactions

3. Understand the laws governing insurance procedures 4. Understand the role of insurance in the sphere of financial services. Career opportunities:

• Captive insurance officer • Claims processing officer • Insurance broker • Reinsurance officer • Tied insurance intermediary

The Diploma in Insurance Studies is a technical and supervisory qualification for insurance staff in all sectors of the industry. It will provide a firm grounding in insurance fundamentals and will enable you to build towards advanced technical knowledge, equipping you with the means to function effectively in a challenging environment. Building on the Certificate in Insurance, you will learn about the laws governing insurance operations and the fundamental principles and practices of claims and insurance business and finance. In addition to being a valuable qualification in its own right, the Diploma can also be a milestone on the route to completion of further studies.

Id-Diploma in Insurance Studies hija kwalifika teknika u ta’ superviżjoni għall-istaff li jaħdem fis-setturi kollha tal-industrija tal-assigurazzjoni. Il-kors joffri tagħlim u taħriġ fundamentali li hu ta’ siwi kbir għax, bis-saħħa ta’ dan, tkun tista’ tħares ‘il quddiem għal studju tekniku aktar avvanzat. B’hekk tkun tista’ taħdem b’mod effettiv f’ambjent impenjattiv. Il-kors jibni fuq is-Certificate in Insurance u għalhekk tkompli titgħallem dwar il-liġijiet li jirregolaw l-operat tal-assigurazzjoni u l-prinċipji u l-prattiċi tal-claims, l-assigurazzjoni, in-negozju u l-finanzi. Minbarra li hija kwalifika ta’ siwi fiha nfisha, id-Diploma tista’ anki sservi bħala tarġa oħra fi triqtek lejn studji ogħla.

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