MCAST masonry heritage skills students working on the restoration of Auberge de Castille’s facade in Valletta
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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
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MCAST Introductory Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 1*
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12/04/02
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 2*
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2
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12/04/03A
MCAST Diploma in Construction and Stone Masonry - Level 3*
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12/04/04
MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 3*
99
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*
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3
4
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
5
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
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.
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Suzanne Vella, First Year Student, MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Mastru)
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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
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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
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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.
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MQF LEVEL 3
MCAST Diploma in Construction and Stone Masonry - Level 3
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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MQF LEVEL 3
MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 3
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
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
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
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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
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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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MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 4
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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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12/04/12A
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MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making Level 4
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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
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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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12/04/15A
MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Level 4
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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)
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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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12/04/17A
MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)
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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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MCAST students during a work placement at Panta Lesco Ltd.
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MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
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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.
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 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
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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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12/04/20
MQF LEVEL 5
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)
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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
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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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12/04/22
MQF LEVEL 6
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Engineering
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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.
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12/04/21
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
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
3 years p/t on apprenticeship
12/04/16A
4
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
3 years p/t on apprenticeship
1 year full-time and 2 years p/t on apprenticeship
1 year full-time and 2 years p/t on apprenticeship
12/04/04
12/04/10
12/04/07A
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
3 years p/t on apprenticeship
2 years p/t on apprenticeship
1 year full-time
2 years p/t on apprenticeship
12/04/03A
12/04/08A
12/04/05A
12/04/09A
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
2 years p/t on apprenticeship
2 years p/t on apprenticeship
2 years p/t on apprenticeship
12/04/02 2
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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