A practical session at the MCAST Magic Wonders Childcare Centre Photo courtesy of Marine Park Malta
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Institute of COMMUNITY SERVICES We offer vocational programmes in hair and beauty care, in health and social care, sports, as well as early childhood education. With a wide selection of courses ranging from MQF Level 1 to Level 6, and depending on the MCAST approved progression rules, you may be able to progress from one level to another while maintaining the flexibility to change your career orientation as you advance in your studies. Our courses focus on assessed work placements to ensure that you get the adequate opportunities to put into practice the principles and techniques learnt during lectures.
MCAST Institute of Community Services Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032 00356 2398 7550 00356 2398 7590 ics@mcast.edu.mt Director: Ms Katya De Giovanni Deputy Directors: Ms Claire Flores, Mr Patrick Galea
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MQF Level
Course Code
Course Title
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12/09/01
MCAST Introductory Certificate in Care - Level 1*
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12/09/02
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Care - Level 2*
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12/09/03
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Hairdressing - Level 2*
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12/09/04 Diploma in Hairdressing - Women (C&G 6902)
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12/09/04A Diploma in Hairdressing - Women (C&G 6902)
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12/09/05
ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists
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12/09/06
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
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12/09/07
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sport
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12/09/08
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments, Diploma in
Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists 161
12/09/08A
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ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments, Diploma in
Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists 163
12/09/09
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care)
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12/09/10
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching AND Fitness)
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12/09/11
MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
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12/09/12
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years
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12/09/13
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management)
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12/09/14
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Health and Social Care (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.
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I really enjoy taking care of children and I plan to work as an early childhood educator. At MCAST I am acquiring the skills and qualifications required to achieve this career.
Christina Marie Dalmas, First Year Student, Higher National Diploma in Early Years
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My course includes work placements which help me get first hand experience of different community services careers. With the help of these insights, once I graduate I plan to work my way up to a managerial position in the health and social care sector.
Silvan Magro, Second Year Student, Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management)
MQF LEVEL 1
MCAST Introductory Certificate in Care – Level 1
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Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120901
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests and Interview At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. State the role of a carer within different work environments 2. Communicate with service users in a respectful manner 3. Demonstrate basic care skills within different work environments 4. Perform basic first aid.
The Level One Introductory Certificate in Care is aimed at those students who still need a further understanding of the Key Skills Requirements at this level. The students will be able to focus on two study units which specifically pertain to the studies in care, namely Introduction to Care and Care Skills.
Il-Level One Certificate in Care huwa maħsub għal dawk l-istudenti li jeħtiġilhom itejbu l-ħiliet ta’ qofol (Key Skills) mistennija minnhom f’dan illivell ta’ taħriġ. L-istudenti li jidħlu għal dan il-kors vokazzjonali jiffukaw ukoll fuq żewġ unitajiet ta’ studju, jiġifieri Introduction to Care u Care Skills.
You will have the opportunity to visit care settings as part of your course programme. This course serves as the most basic introduction to the area of care and students need to complete the Level Two Foundation Certificate in Care as well as the First Diploma in Care in order to be able to work as carers.
Bħala element siewi għall-programm tiegħek, hemm l-opportunità li żżur id-djar tal-kura. Żomm f’moħħok li dan il-kors jagħtik biss introduzzjoni bażika. Għaldaqstant, inti tkun mistenni li ttemm il-Level Two Foundation Certificate in Care kif ukoll id-Diploma in Care biex tkun tista’ taħdem bħala carer.
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MQF LEVEL 2
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Care - Level 2 2
Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120902
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Introductory Certificate or Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests and Interview At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand basic care principles 2. Practise proper personal care and presentation 3. Understand basic scientific principles needed to be an effective carer 4. Work safely to protect yourself and others within the care environment.
The programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in an area which is close to their interests. The programme includes vocational practice and this will help students to get a better idea of the nature of this calling. This course provides the basic skills necessary for further training. You will be required to sit for tests in Maltese, English and Mathematics. Following these tests, MCAST shall draw up a list of those who are found to require significant help in their studies. These learners will stand to benefit by joining the Foundation Course at Vocational Level 1 instead. This is a one-year course which is intended to help the students to progress to the Foundation Course at Level 2 the following year.
Il-kors jipprovdi opportunità lil dawk li spiċċaw l-iskola obbligatorja u għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja biex isegwu kors fil-qasam li hu ta’ interess għalihom. Il-kors jinkludi element ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li jgħinek tifforma idea tajba tas-sengħa jew vokazzjoni li beħsiebek issegwi. Dan il-kors jipprovdi l-ħiliet bażiċi li jwasslu għal aktar taħriġ fis-settur tal-Kura. Tkun trid tersaq għal testijiet fil-Malti, fl-Ingliż u fil-Matematika. Wara dawn it-testijiet, l-MCAST iħejji lista ta’ dawk li jkunu jeħtieġu aktar għajnuna biex ilaħħqu mal-istudji tagħhom. Dawn l-istudenti jidħlu għall-Foundation Course fuq il-Livell Vokazzjonali 1. Dan il-kors ta’ sena jgħinhom jgħaddu għall-Foundation Course fuq il-Livell 2 is-sena ta’ wara.
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An MCAST student during a work placement at Care Malta’s Homes for the Elderly
12/09/03
MQF LEVEL 2
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Hairdressing – Level 2
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Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120903
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST Introductory Certificate or Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests Applicants may be called for an Interview. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Describe basic hair and scalp structures 2. Practise proper personal care and presentation 3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic scientific principles relating to hairdressing 4. Complete a range of basic tasks required to assist a hairdresser.
The hairdressing programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in an area which is close to their interests. The programme does not only consist of vocational practice. It includes the study of key skills which will also help you to get a better idea of the nature of your preferred calling. In other words, the course provides the basic skills necessary for further training in the hairdressing trade.
Il-kors tal-hairdressing jipprovdi opportunità ta’ taħriġ fis-settur lil dawk li jkunu spiċċaw l-iskola obbligatorja u li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tatTmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja. Il-programm ma jikkonsistix biss fi prattika vokazzjonali. Jinkludi wkoll is-suġġetti ta’ qofol li jgħinuk biex tifforma idea aħjar ta’ x’titlob issengħa li biħsiebek issegwi. Fi kliem ieħor, dan il-kors iservi ta’ bażi biex, fl-aħħar mill-aħħar, tkun tista’ timxi ‘l quddiem u titħarreġ iżjed fis-sengħa tal-hairdressing.
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MQF LEVEL 3
Diploma in Hairdressing – Women (C&G 6902) 3
Awarding Body: CITY & GUILDS More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120904
Course Duration: 2 years full time Fees: City & Guilds Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes Preferred: English Language, Art, Home Economics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Cut, style and colour different hair varieties 2. Manage a hairdressing salon reception desk 3. Manage client consultations 4. Maintain health and safety standards within a hairdressing salon. Career opportunities: Hairdresser
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This course leads to a City and Guilds Diploma (C&G 6902) which is designed for students wanting to start working in a hair salon, or who may want to work independently. The diploma provides a wide range of theoretical and practical skills in hairdressing. Such skills include shampooing, styling, massaging, cutting, colouring and perming. You will also learn to be aware of health and safety issues as well as how to manage a hairdressing reception. There is also the opportunity to practise your skills both during salon sessions at MCAST as well as on your work placement.
Dan il-kors iwassal għas-City and Guilds Diploma (C&G 6902) li tista’ twassal biex l-istudenti jibdew jaħdmu f’salon tax-xagħar, jew għal rashom. Id-diploma toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet teoretiċi u prattiċi fil-qasam tal-hairdressing. Dawn il-ħiliet jinkludu l-ħasil tax-xagħar, l-istil, ilmassage, il-qtugħ, iż-żebgħa u l-perm. Titgħallem dwar is-saħħa u s-sigurtà, u dwar l-informazzjoni u l-appuntamenti li tagħti lill-klijenti. Ikollok iċ-ċans ittejjeb il-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa taxxagħar kemm fis-salon tal-MCAST kif ukoll fuq postijiet tax-xogħol.
MQF LEVEL 3
Diploma in Hairdressing – Women (C&G 6902) 3
Awarding Body: CITY & GUILDS More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120904A
Course Duration: 3 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: City & Guilds Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes Preferred: English Language, Art, Home Economics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Cut, style and colour different hair varieties 2. Manage a hairdressing salon reception desk 3. Manage client consultations 4. Maintain health and safety standards within hairdressing salon. Career opportunities: Hairdresser
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This course leads to a City and Guilds Diploma (C&G 6902) which is designed for students wanting to start working in a hair salon, or who may want to work independently. The diploma provides a wide range of theoretical and practical skills in hairdressing. Such skills include shampooing, styling, massaging, cutting, colouring and perming. You will also learn to be aware of health and safety issues as well as how to manage a hairdressing reception. There is also the opportunity to practise your skills both during salon sessions at MCAST as well as on your work placement.
Dan il-kors iwassal għas-City and Guilds Diploma (C&G 6902) li tista’ twassal biex l-istudenti jibdew jaħdmu f’salon tax-xagħar, jew għal rashom. Id-diploma toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet teoretiċi u prattiċi fil-qasam tal-hairdressing. Dawn il-ħiliet jinkludu l-ħasil tax-xagħar, l-istil, ilmassage, il-qtugħ, iż-żebgħa u l-perm. Titgħallem dwar is-saħħa u s-sigurtà, u dwar l-informazzjoni u l-appuntamenti li tagħti lill-klijenti. Ikollok iċċans ittejjeb il-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa tax-xagħar meta jkollok il-prattika kemm fis-salon talMCAST kif ukoll fuq postijiet tax-xogħol.
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MQF LEVEL 3
ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists 3
Awarding Body: ITEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120905
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: ITEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: English Language, Art, Home Economics, Biology and Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Use waxing techniques competently on various parts of the body 2. Apply facial make up and also facial care routines 3. Perform skilfully manicures and pedicures 4. Recall the anatomy and physiology essentials for beauty specialists. Career opportunities: Beautician
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This diploma course, designed for those wishing to find employment within the beauty industry, trains you to develop various skills, such as manicure, pedicure, facial treatments, waxing and make-up. You will study anatomy and physiology as well as basic dietary requirements.
Din id-diploma tgħodd għal dawk li jixtiequ jsibu impjieg fl-industrija tal-kura estetika. Titħarreġ f’diversi ħiliet, bħal ma huma l-kura tal-idejn u tar-riġlejn, it-trattamenti tal-wiċċ, il-waxing u l-make-up. Tistudja l-anatomija u l-fiżjoloġija kif ukoll il-ħtiġijiet bażiċi tad-dieta.
You will have the opportunity to practise your skills in established salons as part of your work experience. You will be expected to improve your key skills which are indispensable if you wish to progress successfully in the vocational component of your studies.
Ikollok l-opportunità tipprattika l-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa f’salons stabbiliti bħala parti millesperjenza tiegħek tax-xogħol. Wieħed jistenna li inti ttejjeb il-ħiliet ta’ qofol li huma indispensabbli jekk tixtieq li timxi ‘l quddiem fil-komponent vokazzjonali tal-istudji tiegħek.
Successful students may proceed to higher level studies in Holistic Massage, Facial Electrical Treatments and Diet and Nutrition.
Dawk li jmorru tajjeb fil-kors ikunu jistgħu javvanzaw għal livelli ogħla ta’ studju, fil-Holistic Massage, it-Trattamenti tal-Wiċċ bl-Elettriku, u d-Dieta u n-Nutriment.
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MQF LEVEL 3
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care 3
Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120906
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: English Language, Biology, Physics and Chemistry At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand individual rights within the health and social care sectors 2. Identify individual needs within the health and social care sectors 3. Ensure safe environments for particular client groups 4. Recognise human lifespan development. Career opportunities: Health carer
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This diploma course provides the knowledge and skills required at an operational level in the care sector. The programme helps you to progress to vocational qualifications in a variety of sectors such as early childhood education, social care and health.
Dan il-kors, li jwassal għad-diploma, joffri l-għarfien u l-ħiliet prattiċi fis-settur tal-kura. Il-programm jgħinek timxi ’l quddiem fil-kwalifiki vokazzjonali f’diversi setturi, bħal ma huma l-edukazzjoni tat-tfal iż-żgħar, il-kura soċjali u s-saħħa.
You will be assigned work placements with particular client groups such as the elderly, persons with a disability and children in social care. Among other skills, you will have special sessions on moving and handling as well as infection prevention and control.
Ikollok prattika fuq il-post tax-xogħol ma’ gruppi partikulari bħal ma huma l-anzjani, il-persuni b’diżabbiltà u t-tfal li qegħdin taħt il-kura soċjali. It-taħriġ jinkludi wkoll għarfien siewi dwar sitwazzjonijiet li se tiltaqa’ magħhom, per eżempju, kif terfa’ persuna, kif ukoll tagħrif speċifiku fuq il-prevenzjoni u l-kontroll talinfezzjonijiet.
A key skills programme, among which English and Mathematics, is also offered alongside this course in order to further improve your chances of success in achieving this diploma.
Dan il-kors jinkludi wkoll taħriġ fil-ħiliet, fosthom l-Ingliż u l-Matematika, li huma ta’ qofol għallprogress fl-istudju tiegħek u għall-akkwist taddiploma.
MQF LEVEL 3
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sport 3
Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120907
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level passes Preferred: English, Biology, Physical Education Other entry requirements: Medical Test Successful performance on each of the Fitness Test elements : 30 metre sprint Sit and reach Vertical jump Beep test Agility test Parental consent is required if the student is under the age of 18. Applicants are required to sign a consent form prior to the Fitness Test. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Practise one individual and one team sport 2. Understand the foundations of anatomy and physiology 3. Recall the basics of nutrition for sports performance 4. Interpret a fitness training programme. Career opportunities: Assistant gym instructor
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The MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sports (Exercise and Fitness) is designed for those who wish to find employment within the sports sector. The course equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in employment in sport, such as that of a junior or assistant. You will be required to attend work placements and practical sessions in a variety of settings. If you complete the course successfully, you may progress to the BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports. A key skills programme, among which English and Mathematics, is also offered alongside the vocational component, in order to facilitate further study and improve your chances of success in achieving this diploma.
L-MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sports (Exercise and Fitness) hija mfassla għal dawk li jixtiequ jsibu xogħol fis-settur tal-isports. Il-kors irawwem fik l-għarfien, it-tagħlim u l-ħiliet prattiċi li teħtieġ jekk trid tirnexxi fl-impjieg tiegħek, ngħidu aħna bħala assistent. Tkun mistenni li tattendi għal sessjonijiet prattiċi fuq il-post tax-xogħol f’ambjenti varjati. Jekk tmur tajjeb fil-kors, tkun tista’ tkompli bil-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports. Dan il-kors jinkludi wkoll taħriġ fil-ħiliet, fosthom l-Ingliż u l-Matematika, li huma ta’ qofol għallprogress fl-istudju tiegħek u għall-akkwist taddiploma.
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MQF LEVEL 4
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments, Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists Awarding Body: ITEC
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: ITEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand concepts of diet and nutrition 2. Perform a range of holistic massage techniques 3. Perform facial electrical treatments 4. Understand anatomy and physiology principles essential for beauty therapists. Career opportunities: Beauty therapist
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These qualifications equip learners with knowledge to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release as well as to improve the condition of the skin. They also provide you with opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for qualifying as a beauty therapist. The Diploma in Diet and Nutrition will enable you to recommend healthy eating habits in order to improve health and lifestyle. You will practise what you learn as well as what you achieve in the Beauty Specialist Diploma through salon experience sessions at MCAST. You will also be in a position to practise these skills as part of your work placements within established salons.
Dawn il-kwalifiki jrawmu fl-istudenti l-għarfien biex ikunu jistgħu joffru trattamenti bl-għan ta’ rilassament u ħelsien mit-tensjoni u biex itejbu l-kundizzjoni tal-ġilda. Jipprovdulek ukoll opportunitajiet biex tiżviluppa firxa ta’ ħiliet u t-teknika meħtieġa biex tikkwalifika bħala terapista fil-kura estetika. Id-Diploma in Diet and Nutrition twasslek biex tkun tista’ tirrakkomanda tipi ta’ ikel li jagħmlu tajjeb għas-saħħa tagħna. Tkun tista’ tipprattika t-teorija li titgħallem u dak li jirnexxilek tieħu mill-programm tal-Beauty Specialist Diploma, permezz tal-esperjenza fissalon tal-MCAST. Tkun tista’ tissokta bil-prattika tiegħek fuq il-post tax-xogħol f’salons stabbiliti.
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MQF LEVEL 4
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments, Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists Awarding Body: ITEC
Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: ITEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand concepts of diet and nutrition 2. Perform a range of holistic massage techniques 3. Perform facial electrical treatments 4. Understand anatomy and physiology principles essential for beauty therapists. Career opportunities: Beauty therapist
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These qualifications equip learners with knowledge to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release as well as to improve skin condition. They also provide you with opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for qualifying as a beauty therapist. The Diploma in Diet and Nutrition will enable you to recommend healthy eating habits in order to improve health and lifestyle. You will practise what you learn as well as what you achieve during the Beauty Specialist Diploma course through salon experience sessions at MCAST. You will also be in a position to practise these skills as part of your work placements within established salons.
Dan il-kwalifiki jrawmu fl-istudenti l-għarfien biex ikunu jistgħu joffru trattamenti bil-għan ta’ rilassament u tnaqqis mill-istress u biex itejbu l-kundizzjoni tal-ġilda. Jipprovdulek ukoll opportunitajiet biex tiżviluppa firxa ta’ ħiliet u t-teknika meħtieġa biex tikkwalifika bħala terapista fil-kura estetika. Id-Diploma in Diet and Nutrition twasslek biex tkun tista’ tirrakkomanda tipi ta’ ikel li jagħmlu tajjeb għas-saħħa tagħna. Tkun tista’ tipprattika t-teorija li titgħallem u dak li jirnexxilek tieħu mill-programm tal-Beauty Specialist Diploma, permezz tal-esperjenza fissalon tal-MCAST. Tkun tista’ tissokta bil-prattika tiegħek fuq il-post tax-xogħol f’salons stabbiliti.
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MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care)
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Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120909
Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Provide a safe environment for adults and children 2. Deal with challenging behaviour 3. Use effective communication in health and social care settings 4. Use technology in health and social care settings. Career opportunities: Senior care worker
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The MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care) has been developed to prepare learners to work in carerelated careers in a professional capacity.
L-MCAST BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care) għandha l-għan li tiżviluppalek dawk il-ħiliet prattiċi li teħtieġ biex taħdem fil-qasam tal-kura b’mod professjonali.
It provides a holistic approach in that the subjects covered are sociology, psychology, communication studies, human biology and law. It equips you with the skills and knowledge which are of utmost importance in the care sector.
Il-programm huwa wieħed komprensiv u jiġbor fih numru ta’ suġġetti, jiġifieri s-soċjoloġija, il-psikoloġija, l-istudji tal-komunikazzjoni, il-bijoloġija umana u l-liġi. Il-kors irawwem fik il-ħiliet u l-għarfien li teħtieġ biex tkun tista’ taħdem fis-settur tal-kura.
This qualification prepares you for employment in care homes, in the fields of community work, in the voluntary sector and in homes for the elderly as a senior care worker.
Din il-kwalifika tippreparak għal impjieg fid-djar tal-kura, fl-oqsma tax-xogħol fil-komunità, fissettur tal-volontarjat u fid-djar tal-anzjani bħala senior care worker.
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MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
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Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120910
Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sports (Exercise and Fitness) or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: English Preferred: Physical Education and Biology Other entry requirements: Medical Test Successful performance on each of the Fitness Test elements : 30 metre sprint Sit and reach Vertical jump Beep test Agility test Parental consent is required if the student is under the age of 18. Applicants are required to sign a consent form prior to the Fitness Test. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Practise two individual sports and two team sports 2. Assess a variety of risks in different sport events 3. Organise a range of sports events 4. Develop fitness and exercise programmes. Career opportunities: Gym instructor Assistant PE teacher
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The MCAST BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports (Development, Coaching and Fitness) has been developed to meet the growing employment opportunities within the Sport and Leisure Industry. The qualification provides opportunities for work applications in sports. These include careers in exercise and fitness, coaching, officiating and sports development as well as business ventures. You are expected to attend work placements (including sessions at MCAST’s own gyms) and coaching experiences throughout your studies for which you will be assessed. You will also officiate several sporting events both within MCAST as well as in the local sporting scenario.
L-opportunitajiet tax-xogħol fl-industrija talisport u l-ħin ħieles qed jikbru b’rata mgħaġġla. Il-kors tal-MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports (Development, Coaching and Fitness) ġie żviluppat bil-għan li jħejji l-ħaddiema għallimpjiegi li jitlob dan is-settur. Il-kwalifika tipprovdi opportunitajiet ta’ xogħol fil-qasam tal-isport. Jeżistu karrieri fl-eżerċizzju u l-fitness, xogħol bħala coach jew referee, kif ukoll il-ftuħ ta’ negozji. Inti mistenni tattendi sessjonijiet prattiċi li jinkludu l-coaching u taħriġ fil-gyms tal-MCAST, kif u fejn meħtieġ matul il-perijodu tal-istudju. Dan jagħmel parti mill-eżamijiet. Tkun inkarigat ukoll, din id-darba bħala uffiċjal, li tieħu sehem f’diversi attivitajiet sportivi kemm fl-MCAST kif ukoll fix-xena sportiva lokali.
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MQF LEVEL 4
MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
4
Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120911
Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: English Language, Maltese and Mathematics At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Plan activities for babies, toddlers and children 3 to 5 years old 2. Maintain health and safety standards in childcare and kindergarten settings 3. Implement activities and construct resources for children aged 0 to 5 4. Monitor and record the development of children aged 0 to 5. Career opportunities: Kindergarten assistant Child care worker
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This course is designed to enable students to work in a professional capacity with children in child care and kindergarten centres. The qualification provides the skills, knowledge and understanding required in an early years environment.
Il-kors iwassal biex student ikun jista’ jaħdem professjonalment mat-tfal fiċ-ċentri tal-kura u f’dawk tal-kindergarten. Il-kwalifika tħaddan il-ħiliet u t-tagħlim li wieħed mistenni jkollu f’ambjenti bħal dawn.
Students are exposed to the most innovative teaching techniques and are also trained on observation techniques required to monitor the development of children.
Bħala student fuq dan il-kors inti tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar l-iżviluppi li saru fit-teknika ta’ kif tgħallem. Tirċievi wkoll taħriġ fit-teknika tal-osservazzjoni sabiex inti tkun tista’ ssegwi l-iżvilupp tat-tfal.
There is a major emphasis on the practical components carried out in this course. In fact there are four different placements, namely: with a baby (age 0-18 months), with a group of toddlers (ages 19-23 months) and with both 3 year olds and 4 year olds in kindergartens.
Issir enfasi fuq il-komponent prattiku tal-kors hekk li jkollok erba’ opportunitajiet ta’ taħriġ, jiġifieri, ma’ tarbija bejn it-twelid u t-18-il xahar, ma’ grupp ta’ tfal li għadhom kemm bdew jimxu (bejn 19 u 23 xahar) u ma’ tfal kemm ta’ 3 snin u ta’ 4 snin fil-kindergartens.
Students must possess a clean, full conduct certificate.
L-istudenti jrid ikollhom ċertifikat ta’ kondotta nadifa.
MQF LEVEL 5
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years
5
Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120912
Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and SEC/O-Level passes in Mathematics, English and Maltese or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level or I-Level: Mathematics, English and Maltese At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in child care, kindergarten settings and primary schools 2. Maintain health and safety standards in child care and kindergarten settings 3. Manage child care centre settings 4. Develop lessons for children aged 0 to 8 years. Career opportunities: Child care centre manager
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The MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years has been designed to equip students with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment within child care centres, kindergarten settings and preparation for primary schools. It provides specialist studies relevant to pedagogy, developmental psychology and also skills required for the management of child care settings. The programme is also designed to develop skills and techniques as well as personal qualities and attitudes which are essential for successful performance in working life, thereby enabling learners to make an immediate contribution within the field. Students must possess a clean, full conduct certificate.
L-MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years toffrilek l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li teħtieġ biex ikollok suċċess fl-impjieg tiegħek ma’ ċentri tal-kura tat-tfal, f’ambjenti tal-kindergarten kif ukoll fit-tħejjija tattfal għall-iskola primarja. Il-kors huwa magħmul minn studju speċjalizzat li għandu rabta mal-pedagoġija, il-psikoloġija tal-iżvilupp kif ukoll il-ħiliet li teħtieġ fit-tmexxija taċ-ċentri tal-kura tat-tfal. Il-programm huwa maħsub ukoll biex itejjiblek il-ħiliet tiegħek, it-teknika kif ukoll dawk ilkwalitajiet u l-attitudnijiet personali li teħtieġ biex tmur tajjeb fil-ħajja tax-xogħol. B’dan il-mod l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jagħtu kontribut immedjat f’dan il-qasam ta’ edukazzjoni. L-istudenti jrid ikollhom ċertifikat ta’ kondotta nadifa.
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12/09/13
MQF LEVEL 5
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management)
5
Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120913
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-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science or MCAST Diploma for Dental Surgery Assistants or MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Preferred: Chemistry, Biology, Physics
This course is intended for those who would like to manage residential settings with various client populations.
Dan il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li jixtiequ jmexxu djar residenzjali għal diversi tipi ta’ klijenti.
As part of your training, you will be able to participate in work placements under the supervision of experienced managers in related settings. The units chosen for this course will prepare you to further develop your studies by joining the BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care (Management).
Bħala parti mit-taħriġ tiegħek, inti tkun tista’ tipparteċipa f’work placements taħt is-superviżjoni ta’ managers li għandhom l-esperjenza meħtieġa. L-unitajiet ta’ studju jservu wkoll bħala tħejjija għal dawk li jkunu jixtiequ jkomplu bl-istudji tagħhom fil-livell ta’ lawrja, jiġifieri l-BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care (Management).
Those who apply for this course would normally have worked in voluntary organisations or would have had various work placements and would have experienced practice in various health and social care settings.
Dawk li japplikaw għal dan il-kors normalment ikunu ħadmu f’organizzazzjonijiet volontarji jew ħadu sehem f’diversi work placements. Mistennija wkoll l-esperjenza prattika f’diversi ambjenti tas-saħħa u dawk tal-kura soċjali.
At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in health and social care managerial settings 2. Maintain health and safety standards in health and social care settings 3. Manage residential homes 4. Develop training programmes for carers and staff working in health and social care settings. Career opportunities: Assistant manager in a residential care setting
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Work placement at Mater Dei Hospital
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MQF LEVEL 6
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Management)
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Awarding Body: MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120914
Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (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. Conduct research in relation to health and social care management topics 2. Budget for and manage a residential home 3. Ensure quality in health and social care settings 4. Evaluate social policy and related issues. Career opportunities: Manager in a residential care setting
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The degree programme provides students with the managerial competences which are required for those who intend to manage residential homes and to work in social policy.
Bis-saħħa ta’ dan il-programm li jwassal għal lawrja, inti titħarreġ f’dawk il-ħiliet li se tiġi bżonn jekk tixtieq tidħol għat-tmexxija tad-djar residenzjali jew biex taħdem f’qasam soċjali, xogħol li jitlob taħriġ professjonali.
You will have the opportunity to practise managerial skills in different residential homes such as those catering for children, individuals with a disability, the elderly and others.
Ikollok l-opportunità titħarreġ fil-ħiliet maniġerjali fi djar residenzjali, bħal ma huma dawk tat-tfal, ta’ individwi b’diżabbiltà, tal-anzjani, u oħrajn.
Research in this area is a key focal issue and students shall be expected to develop analytical skills and learn how to create tailor-made research programmes in the area.
Ir-riċerka f’dan il-qasam hija ta’ qofol għal min jixtieq jirnexxi u javvanza. Għaldaqstant, inti tkun mistenni tiżviluppa l-ħiliet analitiċi kif ukoll tfassal u twettaq programmi ta’ riċerka fis-settur.
Operational Programme II – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013 Empowering People for More Jobs and a Better Quality of Life Project part-financed by the European Union European Social Fund (ESF) Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds; 15% National Funds Investing in your future
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Bachelor of ARTS (Honours) in Health and Social Care (MANAGEMENT) 1 year full-time
5
12/09/12
12/09/13
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in ADVANCED STUDIES IN EARLY YEARS
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (MANAGEMENT)
2 years full-time
12/09/08
12/09/11
12/09/09
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Facial Electrical Treatments, Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED Diploma in Health and Social Care (SOCIAL CARE)
1 year full-time
2 years full-time
2 years full-time
12/09/08A
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2 years full-time
12/09/10
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Facial Electrical Treatments, Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED Diploma in Sport (DEVElopment, Coaching AND Fitness)
2 years part-time on Apprenticeship
2 years full-time
12/09/05
12/09/04
12/09/06
ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists
Diploma in Hairdressing WOMEN (C&G 6902)
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
1 year full-time
2 years full-time
1 year full-time 3
12/09/04A
12/09/07 MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sport 1 year full-time
Diploma in Hairdressing WOMEN (C&G 6902) 3 years part-time on Apprenticeship
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12/09/03
12/09/02
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Hairdressing - LEVEL 2
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Care LEVEL 2
1 year full-time
1 year full-time
12/09/01 1
MCAST Introductory Certificate in Care - LEVEL 1 1 year full-time
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