2012 Prospectus Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering by David Vella

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Institute of ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering provides training opportunities to individuals aspiring for careers in some of the most important sectors of the Maltese economy. Our courses range from Foundation to Bachelor of Science degrees in Electronics, Electrical, Electronic Communications, Microelectronics, Renewable Energy, Computer Engineering, Biomedical and Control Engineering. We strive to offer the best learning environment with state-of-the-art equipment, laboratories and highlytrained staff, while continuously updating our courses to keep abreast of new technologies and the everchanging needs of industry.

MCAST Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032 00356 2398 7700 00356 2398 7740 eei@mcast.edu.mt Director: Mr John Sciberras Deputy Director: Mr Ronald Curmi

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MQF Level

Course Code

Course Title

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12/03/01

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Level 1*

178

12/03/02

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Level 2*

180

12/03/03

Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (C&G2330)

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12/03/04

MCAST-BTEC Diploma In Engineering (Electronics)

183

12/03/05A

Certificate in Electrical Installation /Maintenance (C&G 2330)

185

12/03/06A

MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering - Level 4*

186

12/03/07

MCAST Diploma in Green Energy Technologies - Level 4*

187

12/03/08A

MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics - Level 4*

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12/03/09A

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

189

12/03/10

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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12/03/11

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

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12/03/12

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electronic Engineering

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12/03/13

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electronics and Control Engineering

12/03/18

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics and Control Engineering

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12/03/14

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electronics Engineering

12/03/19

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics Engineering

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12/03/15

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electronic Communications

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12/03/16

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Power Generation and Renewables

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12/03/17

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering

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.

I was always fascinated with finding out how electronic equipment works. With the support of our dedicated lecturers and the technologically-advanced equipment in our workshops, I am now turning this passion into a career in biomedical engineering.

Rebecca Galea, First Year Student, MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electronic Engineering

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After completing my first MCAST course, I decided to take my studies to a higher level. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t regret this additional effort as I am now making use of the experience and skills that I gained to excel in my job. I am part of a team that develops IT and vehicle tracking solutions.

Stephen Zahra BSc (Hons) in Electronics and Control Engineering Technician at Cyberpass Limited

MQF LEVEL 1

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Level 1

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120301

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests A medical certificate for Colour Blindness must be produced before starting to attend the course. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Carry out simple engineering calculations 2. Understand the underlying principles and applications of basic electrical and electronic components 3. Construct and test simple electronic circuits 4. Communicate using verbal, written and ICT methods.

This is a one-year programme designed to provide an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate. The course will assist you to develop technical skills in basic electrical, electronics and IT. The vocational component covers basic tool handling procedures, soldering techniques and simple electrical and electronics circuit construction. You shall note that the programme also includes a significant amount of essential key skills, among which Maltese, English and Mathematics, without which it will not be possible to progress on any vocational course which MCAST offers.

Dan huwa programm ta’ sena li huwa maħsub biex jipprovdi opportunità lil dawk l-istudenti li jkollhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja. Il-kors ser jgħinek tiżviluppa għadd ta’ ħiliet tekniċi ta’ natura bażika fl-elettriku, l-elettronika u l-IT. Il-parti vokazzjonali tinkludi proċeduri bl-għodda bażika, xogħol ta’ ssaldjar u l-bini ta’ ċirkwiti elettriċi u elettroniċi sempliċi. Innota li l-programm jinkludi ammont sinifikanti ta’ ħiliet essenzjali, fosthom il-Malti, l-Ingliż u l-Matematika, li mingħajrhom ma tkun tista’ timxi ’l quddiem fl-ebda wieħed mill-korsijiet vokazzjonali li l-MCAST joffri.

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MQF LEVEL 2

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – Level 2

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120302

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: Finished Compulsory Education or mCAST Introductory Certificate Other entry requirements: Initial Assessment Tests A medical certificate for Colour Blindness must be produced before starting to attend the course. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Use basic mathematical and scientific principles to solve basic engineering problems 2. Understand the basic principles and applications of a range of electrical/electronic components 3. Construct and test a range of simple electrical or electronic circuits 4. Apply key competences to a range of actions within a contextualised environment in electrical and electronics engineering.

The programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a programme of study in an area which is close to their interests, while improving their key skills. The course is designed for those who need an understanding of Electrical/Electronic fundamentals and principles. You will thus be given the opportunity to develop the basic vocational skills required to further your studies in the Electrical and Electronics Sector. You will be expected to strengthen your knowledge in Mathematics and Physics. Students who apply to join a vocational Foundation Course at Level 2 shall be required to pass MCAST 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 Introductory Course at Vocational Level 1 instead. This is a one year course which should help them to progress to the Foundation Certificate Course at Level 2 the following year.

Il-programm joffri opportunità lil dawk li jkollhom ċertifikat tat-tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja biex isegwu kors f’qasam ta’ studju li jinteressahom filwaqt li jkomplu jitħarrġu fl-Ingliż, il-Malti u l-Matematika. Il-programm jinkludi l-prattika vokazzjonali li bis-saħħa tagħha, l-istudent ikun jista’ jifhem aħjar x’jistenna mis-sengħa li jixtieq jidħol għaliha. Tul il-kors tingħata l-opportunità tiżviluppa l-ħiliet bażiċi li se jkollok bżonn jekk tixtieq tissokta bl-istudju tiegħek fl-Elettriku u l-Elettronika. Tkun mistenni wkoll ittejjeb l-għarfien tiegħek fil-Matematika u l-Fiżika. Il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li jixtiequ jifhmu aħjar il-prinċipji fundamentali tal-Elettriku u l-Elettronika. L-istudenti li japplikaw biex jissieħbu filFoundation Course fil-Livell 2, ikunu jridu jgħaddu mit-testijiet tal-MCAST fil-Malti, l-Ingliż u l-Matematika. Il-Kulleġġ imbagħad joħroġ lista ta’ dawk li ser ikollhom bżonn ħafna għajnuna biex jaslu. Għaldaqstant, dawn l-istudenti jibbenefikaw iżjed jekk jidħlu għall-Introductory Course fil-Livell Vokazzjonali 1. Dan huwa kors ta’ sena li jgħinhom jimxu ‘l quddiem bil-ħsieb li jidħlu għall-Foundation Certificate Course filLivell 2 is-sena ta’ wara.

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Electronics student at MSC (Malta) Ltd.

12/03/03

MQF LEVEL 3

Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (C&G 2330)

Awarding Body: CITY & GUILDS More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120303

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: City & Guilds Examination Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes Compulsory: Mathematics Preferred: Physics, English, Computer Studies, Technical Design, Chemistry, Design and Technology Other entry requirements: A medical certificate for Colour Blindness must be produced before starting to attend the course. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Interpret and follow safety requirements for electrical installations 2. Interpret wiring regulations and requirements for domestic electrical installations 3. Design and implement domestic electrical installations to given requirements 4. Troubleshoot and repair existing single phase electrical installations. Career opportunities:

• Assistant electrician

This is a one-year full-time programme for those interested in career progression within the electrotechnical Industry. The course contributes towards an understanding of the relevant theory and allows candidates to develop practical skills required in this field. The course is a practical programme which covers all the basics of wiring electrical installation circuits using different cables and containment. It also addresses Electrical Installation regulations. This course includes opportunities to develop one’s competences in Technical English, Maltese, Mathematics and Technical Design while supporting ICT skills.

Dan il-programm ta’ sena għandu jkun ta’ interess għal dawk li jixtiequ jaħdmu fl-industrija tal-elettroteknika. Il-kors joffri tagħlim ta’ natura teoretika kif ukoll taħriġ prattiku li hu rilevanti għas-settur. Il-programm ikopri t-tagħrif u t-taħriġ ta’ bażi talinstallazzjoni ta’ ċirkwiti elettriċi skont kif titlob is-sengħa fil-qafas tar-regolamenti tal-gvern. Il-kors jinkludi opportunitajiet biex l-istudent jiżviluppa l-ħiliet tiegħu li huma siewja kemm fir-rigward tal-lingwa teknika li jkollu bżonn jitgħallem, kif ukoll fil-matematika, fid-disinn tekniku u fl-ICT.

MQF LEVEL 3

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) 3

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120304

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate or 2 SEC/O-Level Passes Compulsory: Mathematics Preferred: Physics, English, Computer Studies, Technical Design, Chemistry, Design and Technology Other entry requirements: A medical certificate for Colour Blindness is a necessary requirement to attend for the course. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Work safely, efficiently and effectively in the engineering workplace 2. Use mathematical concepts and principles related to electrical and mechanical sciences 3. Understand the function and operation of electrical and electronic system components 4. Install, test and configure PC hardware systems, components and software packages. Career opportunities:

• Assistant electronics technician • Line setup technician

The programme provides a basic work related qualification. It is also an opportunity to consider progression to higher level courses in the field of electrical and electronics engineering.

Il-programm iwassal għal kwalifika ta’ bażi li għandha rabta max-xogħol prattiku. Din hija opportunità tajba biex tikkunsidra tixtieqx tkompli tistudja l-inġinerija f’livelli ogħla.

The vocational content of the course is designed around the needs of the Electrical / Electronics Industry.

Il-kontenut vokazzjonali tal-kors jirrifletti l-ħtiġijiet tal-Industrija tal-Elettriku u l-Elettronika.

The engineering sector continues to suffer from a skills gap and needs to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. Undoubtedly, this qualification gives new entrants the underpinning knowledge and specific skills required to meet the needs of modern engineering industry.

Is-settur tal-inġinerija għadu jbati minn xi nuqqasijiet f’dawk li huma ħiliet u jeħtieġ li jkollna ħaddiema li kapaċi jlaħħqu mal-iżviluppi tal-lum. Bla dubju ta’ xejn, din il-kwalifika toffri l-għarfien kif ukoll il-ħiliet speċifiċi li teħtieġ l-industrija talinġinerija ta’ żmienna.

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12/03/04

MQF LEVEL 4

Certificate in Electrical Installation / Maintenance (C&G 2330)

Awarding Body: CITY & GUILDS More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120305A

Course Duration: 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: C&G Examination Fees Entry Requirements: Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (C&G 2330) Other entry requirements: A medical certificate for Colour Blindness is a necessary requirement to attend for the course. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Understand electrical principles as applied to domestic and industrial installations 2. Interpret and follow safety requirements for domestic and industrial installations 3. Design and implement domestic and industrial electrical installations according to regulations 4. Troubleshoot and repair domestic and industrial electrical installations and equipment. Career opportunities:

• Electrician

The course provides opportunities for students to acquire accreditation in more advanced areas of electrical installations and maintenance. It provides progression from the C&G 2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology course and has been carefully designed and structured to integrate practical skills with the related technology. This will enhance the candidate’s knowledge and skills to a higher stage into the electrical installation industry. The course will provide an understanding of the regulations and health and safety requirements governing electrical installation processes. You will also gain knowledge of the organisation and structure of the industry within which these activities are carried out. At the end of the first year of studies, you will be expected to sit for the Wireman’s Licence ‘A’ examinations. Successful students will gain knowledge and experience in a domestic and an industrial electrical installation environment.

Il-kors joffri opportunitajiet biex l-istudenti jiksbu ċertifikazzjoni f’oqsma avvanzati tal-installazzjoni u l-manutenzjoni elettrika. Il-programm, li jittratta t-teorija kif ukoll il-prattika tas-settur, jibni fuq iċĊertifikat fit-Teknologija Elettroteknika tas-C&G 2330. Permezz ta’ din l-integrazzjoni, l-istudenti jkabbru l-għarfien u l-ħiliet tagħhom u jkunu jistgħu jidħlu għal xogħol ta’ installazzjoni li jitlob ċertu impenn. Il-kors joffrilek tagħrif siewi dwar ir-regolamenti tas-saħħa u s-sigurtà f’dak li hu xogħol marbut mal-installazzjoni elettrika. Ikollok għarfien aħjar tal-organizzazzjoni u l-istrutturi tal-industrija li fiha jsir dan it-tip ta’ xogħol. Lejn l-aħħar tal-ewwel sena tal-istudju, inti tersaq għall-eżamijiet tal-Wireman’s Licence ‘A’. L-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb ikollhom għarfien u esperjenza ta’ xogħol tal-installazzjoni kemm f’ambjent domestiku kif ukoll f’ambjent industrijali.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering – Level 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120306A

Course Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in IT or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Physics, Mathematics Preferred: English, Computer Studies, Design and Technology

This three-year Diploma course provides students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and skills to analyse digital electronics circuits and develop and apply advanced software solutions to microprocessor based systems including the PC. Students will be able to analyse, compare and contrast the interaction of embedded systems with the PC. Successful technicians will be able to build, test, troubleshoot and repair computer based systems and networks, perform electronic repairs on computers and office equipment, install software and operating systems and set up network systems.

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Construct and test analogue and digital electronic circuits to required specifications 2. Develop and debug software routines for specific engineering applications 3. Programme and test microcontroller circuits for embedded system applications 4. Install and maintain Operating Systems and Computer Networks. Career opportunities: Computer networking technician

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Dan il-kors joffri taħriġ għal dawk li biħsiebhom jiżviluppaw u japplikaw soluzzjonijiet avvanzati f’dak li hu software ta’ sistemi li għandhom bażi ta’ microprocessor, inkluż il-kompjuter. L-istudenti jkunu jistgħu janalizzaw u jikkomparaw l-interazzjoni ta’ sistemi ‘embedded’. It-tekniċi tas-sengħa jaslu biex jibnu, jittestjaw, isibu l-ħsara u jsewwu sistemi u networks, kompjuters u apparat ieħor tal-uffiċċju. Huma jkunu wkoll kapaċi jinstallaw software u sistemi ta’ network.

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12/03/07

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Green Energy Technologies – Level 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120307

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) or MCAST-BTEC Diploma in IT or 4 SEC/O-Level Passes Compulsory: Physics, Mathematics Preferred: English, Computer Studies, Design and Technology Other entry requirements: A medical certificate for Colour Blindness is a necessary requirement to attend for the course. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Install and maintain renewable energy systems according to power and safety regulations 2. Construct and test analogue and digital electronic circuits to required specifications 3. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair power electronics and power electrical systems 4. Communicate effectively to offer after-sales assistance to customers. Career opportunities: Electrical / electronics technician with a particular focus on renewable sources of energy

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The MCAST Diploma in Green Technologies is intended for candidates who wish to embark in a career in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a particular focus on renewable sources of energy. With the constant growth in this sector locally and internationally, an urgent need is arising for qualified technicians who are not only capable of installing and testing renewable energy systems, but who also have the required underpinning knowledge and competence to provide aftersales assistance, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. This course will include the necessary practical components to give candidates the desired hands-on experience on renewable energy technologies being installed in Malta today.

L-MCAST Diploma in Green Technologies hija maħsuba għal kandidati li jixtiequ jaqbdu karriera fl-Electrical and Electronics Engineering b’enfasi partikolari fuq sorsi ta’ enerġija rinovabbli. Minħabba t-tkabbir kontinwu f’dan is-settur, kemm dak lokali kif ukoll dak internazzjonali, qed tinħoloq ħtieġa urġenti għal tekniċi kwalifikati. Dawn ikunu mistennija jinstallaw u jittestjaw is-sistemi tal-enerġija, u jkollhom l-għarfien u l-kompetenza meħtieġa biex jipprovdu l-għajnuna wara li jsir il-bejgħ, u biex jagħmlu l-manutenzjoni u t-tiswijiet. Dan il-kors jinkludi l-komponenti prattiċi li huma meħtieġa biex il-kandidati jkunu jistgħu jieħdu biżżejjed esperjenza fit-teknoloġiji tal-enerġija rinovabbli u fl-installazzjoni.

MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics – Level 4 4

Awarding Body: MCAST More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120308A

Course Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) or 4 SEC/O-Level Passes Compulsory: Physics, Mathematics Preferred: English, Computer Studies, Design and Technology Other entry requirements: A medical certificate for Colour Blindness is a necessary requirement to attend for the course. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Work safely, communicate effectively and take responsibility of own and others’ work in engineering 2. Apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve engineering problems 3. Construct, test and maintain complex analogue and digital electronic circuits and systems to required specifications 4. Programme and test Microcontroller and Programmable Logic Controller circuits for industrial applications using both low and high-level languages. Career opportunities: Electronics technician (general) Plant technician (electronics) Electronics maintenance technician Electronics servicing technician Industrial electronics technician Line maintenance technician (electronics)

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This three-year vocational course in Industrial Electronics provides candidates with the knowledge and skills required by the manufacturing and services industry. The course emphasis is on electrical and electronics engineering but a number of modules contain elements of software engineering, giving students sufficient knowledge to consider careers in other related technical fields.

Dan il-kors vokazzjonali ta’ tliet snin fl-Elettronika Industrijali joffri t-tagħlim u t-taħriġ meħtieġ mill-industrija tal-manifattura u dik tas-servizzi. Filwaqt li l-inġinerija elettrika u dik elettronika tieħu l-importanza li jixirqilha, hemm elementi ta’ studju li jittrattaw l-inġinerija tas-software. It-tagħlim f’dan ir-rigward huwa wkoll biżżejjed biex student li jinteressah ikun jista’ jikkunsidra karrieri oħra f’oqsma relatati.

The challenging and dynamic world of electronics, mechatronics and communications engineering offers excellent career growth opportunities and the diploma is widely accepted by the local industry.

Id-dinja tal-elettronika, dik tal-mekatronika u l-inġinerija tal-komunikazzjoni hija dinja dinamika u ta’ sfida. Fl-istess ħin hemm opportunitajiet eċċellenti għal dawk li qed ifittxu karriera f’dawn l-oqsma ta’ speċjalizzazzjoni. L-industrija lokali tapprezza l-livell milħuq mill-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb f’dan il-kors.

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MQF LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120309A

Course Duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time on Apprenticeship Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC in Engineering (Electronics) or MCAST-BTEC in Engineering (Mechanical) or 4 SEC/O-Level passes Compulsory: Physics, Mathematics Preferred: English, Computer Studies, Design and Technology Other entry requirements: A medical certificate for Color Blindness is a necessary requirement to attend for the course. At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Work safely, communicate effectively and take responsibility of own and others’ work in engineering 2. Apply mathematical, scientific and control principles to solve engineering problems 3. Install and maintain electrical plant and electronic systems to required specifications in accordance with manufacturers’ procedures 4. Design and test printed circuit boards for analogue and digital electronic circuits to meet given specifications. Career opportunities: Electrical technician (general) Electrical plant technician Electrical maintenance technician Electrical servicing technician Line maintenance technician (electrical)

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The qualification is designed to equip individuals with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for success in employment and progression as technicians in the rapidly changing field of Electrical / Electronics Engineering. Students will follow a range of practical and theoretical units according to the choice of specialisation, designed to satisfy the competences necessary to be able to deal with the challenges of business development in related industries. The qualification has been designed with flexible structures and provides a wide range of units so that learners can focus on their chosen career or area of interest.

Permezz ta’ din il-kwalifika, l-istudenti jieħdu t-taħriġ u l-għarfien meħtieġ li titlob is-sengħa tal-Inġinerija Elettrika u dik Elettronika, bit-tibdiliet kontinwi li jseħħu f’dan is-settur. Dan ser ikunlek ta’ għajnuna meta tasal biex tfittex impjieg. Il-kors jinkludi kemm taħrig tekniku kif ukoll dak prattiku skont l-għażla ta’ speċjalizzazzjoni li tixtieq u huwa maħsub biex jilqa’ għall-isfidi li wieħed jiltaqa’ magħhom fid-dinja tax-xogħol u l-iżvilupp li jseħħ fl-industriji relatati. Din il-kwalifika fiha strutturi flessibbli u hija magħmula minn għażla ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li jippermettulek tiffoka fuq il-qasam ta’ xogħol li l-aktar jinteressak.

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MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120310

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees

or 2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes Compulsory A-Level: Physics and Mathematics (Pure or Applied)

Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Communications Technology or MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics – Level 4 or MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering – Level 4 or MCAST Diploma in Green Energy Technologies – Level 4

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Manage teams working on installaton and maintenance of equipment and systems 2. Apply mathematical, scientific and programming methods to find appropriate solutions to engineering problems 3. Construct, test and maintain electrical and electronic circuits and systems to required specifications 4. Install and maintain electrical, electronic and communications systems to required specifications in accordance with manufacturers’ procedures.

The course prepares you for technical and management careers in the electrical/electronic sector (systems development and maintenance).

Il-kors iħejjik għal karrieri tekniċi u maniġerjali partikolarment fil-qasam tal-iżvilupp u l-manutenzjoni ta’ sistemi elettriċi/elettroniċi.

The programme is strongly vocational and aims to produce quality engineering technicians who are able to play a major role in meeting the needs of a wide range of industries in the use of new technology.

Il-programm huwa wieħed vokazzjonali u għandu l-għan li jħejji tekniċi ta’ livell għoli fl-inġinerija. Dawn ikunu mistennija li jaqdu rwol ewlieni biex jintlaħqu l-ħtiġijiet ta’ firxa wiesgħa ta’ industriji li jagħmlu użu minn teknoloġiji ġodda.

New technology creates a high demand for engineering technicians in a wide range of organisations. You will learn the fundamentals of engineering with a special emphasis on applications and design.

It-teknoloġija u l-applikazzjoni tagħha jibqgħu jiżviluppaw u dan joħloq domanda kontinwa għal tekniċi kompetenti f’ħafna organizzazzjonijiet. Titgħallem il-prinċipji fundamentali tal-inġinerija b’enfasi speċjali fuq l-applikazzjoni u d-disinn tagħhom.

The course will address the need for technicians skilled in the installation, maintenance and repair of communication systems and networks. Employers will find MCAST graduates to be adaptable and responsive to the rapid evolution of the communication engineering technological sector.

Bħala tekniku titħarreġ fl-installazzjoni, ilmanutenzjoni u t-tiswija ta’ sistemi u networks tal-komunikazzjoni. Għal dawk li jħaddmu, il-gradwati tal-MCAST huma persuni li jafu jadattaw għaċ-ċirkostanzi u li kapaċi jwieġbu għall-bidliet kontinwi li jseħħu fis-settur talinġinerija tal-komunikazzjoni.

Career opportunities:

• Assistant electrical engineer • Head of technicians • Lead technician • Technical supervisor • Assistant research engineer

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MQF LEVEL 5

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12/03/11

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120311

Course Duration: 2 years full-time Fees: BTEC Registration Fees Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Communications Technology or MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics – Level 4 or MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering – Level 4 or MCAST Diploma in Green Energy Technologies – Level 4 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. Manage teams working on installaton and maintenance of equipment and systems 2. Apply mathematical, scientific and programming methods to find appropriate solutions to engineering problems 3. Install, test and maintain electrical systems and plant to required specifications 4. Investigate power generation and energy management systems and suggest feasible solutions to set specifications.

The programme prepares students for technical and management careers in the Electrical sector. It is aimed to develop a range of skills and personal qualities essential for successful performance in the electrical field. The course prepares you for possible careers in electrical systems development and maintenance. The programme is strongly vocational and aims to produce higher engineering technicians who are able to play a major role in meeting the needs of a wide range of industries that use new technology.

Career opportunities:

• Assistant electrical engineer • Head of technicians • Lead technician • Technical supervisor • Assistant research engineer

The ever-developing application of new technology creates a high demand for engineering technicians in a wide range of organisations. You will learn the fundamentals of engineering with special emphasis on applications and design.

Il-programm iħejji l-istudenti għal karrieri tekniċi u amministrattivi fis-settur tal-elettriku. Huwa mmirat biex jiżviluppa firxa ta’ ħiliet u kwalitajiet personali li huma meħtieġa jekk wieħed jistenna li jaħdem b’suċċess fis-settur tal-elettriku. Il-kors iħejjik għal karrieri fir-rigward tal-iżvilupp u l-manutenzjoni ta’ sistemi elettriċi. Il-programm huwa wieħed vokazzjonali u għandu l-għan li jħejji tekniċi ta’ livell għoli. Dawn ikunu mistennija li jaqdu rwol ewlieni biex jintlaħqu l-ħtiġijiet ta’ firxa wiesgħa ta’ industriji li jagħmlu użu minn teknoloġiji ġodda. It-teknoloġija u l-applikazzjoni tagħha jibqgħu jiżviluppaw u dan joħloq domanda kontinwa għal tekniċi ta’ stoffa f’firxa wiesgħa ta’ organizzazzjonijiet. Titgħallem il-prinċipji fundamentali tal-inġinerija b’enfasi speċjali fuq l-applikazzjoni tagħhom u d-disinn.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MQF LEVEL 5

12/03/12

MQF LEVEL 5

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Awarding Body: MCAST-BTEC More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120312

The programme prepares students for technical and management careers in the Electronics/ Mechatronics sector. It aims to develop a range of skills and personal qualities essential for successful performance in the electronics field with careers which may range from electronics systems development to design applications and maintenance. The programme is strongly vocational and aims to produce qualified engineering technicians who are able to play a major role in meeting the needs of a wide range of industries especially those which make use of new technology. Developments in technology create a high demand for engineering technicians in a wide range of organisations.

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Manage teams working on installaton and maintenance of equipment and systems 2. Apply mathematical, scientific and programming methods to find appropriate solutions to engineering problems 3. Install, test and maintain electronic and control systems to required specifications 4. Apply digital and power electronic principles to find solutions to practical engineering problems. Career opportunities:

• Assistant electronics engineer • Head of technicians • Lead technician • Technical supervisor • Assistant research engineer

Dan il-programm iħejji l-istudenti għal diversi karrieri ta’ natura teknika u ta’ maniġment filqasam tal-Elettronika u l-Mekatronika. Matulu tieħu taħriġ li jwasslek biex tiġbor dawk il-ħiliet u l-kwalitajiet personali li teħtieġ biex tirnexxi f’dan il-qasam tax-xogħol. Nistgħu nsemmu l-iżvilupp ta’ sistemi elettroniċi kif ukoll l-installazzjoni u l-manutenzjoni ta’ makkinarju u apparat elettroniku. Il-programm huwa wieħed vokazzjonali għallaħħar u għandu l-għan li jħejji tekniċi kwalifikati tajjeb. L-iżvilupp tat-teknoloġija jitlob ħaddiema tas-sengħa f’firxa wiesgħa ta’ impjiegi. Ħaddiema tekniċi kwalifikati għandhom rwol siewi x’jaqdu fl-industrija Maltija.

A practical session at Carlo Gavazzi Ltd.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

193

12/03/13 -Bachelor of Science (Honours) IN Electronics and Control Engineering

MQF LEVEL 6 6

12/03/18 -Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) IN Electronics and Control Engineering Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT

More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120313

Course Duration: B.Sc (Hons) – 1 year full-time B.Eng (Hons) – 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Engineering) 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. Design and implement hardware and firmware for embedded systems applications 2. Analyse and design complex electronic control systems for various engineering applications 3. Manage projects involving the installation and maintenance of engineering systems 4. Contribute in the development of research projects in the field of electronics and control engineering. Career opportunities: Design engineer Electronics and control engineer Electrical engineer

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This course builds on the experiences and knowledge assimilated during your twoyear HND programme. The objective of this third year, which leads to a degree, is that of producing professional engineers who are both academically prepared and practically trained to satisfy the requirements of local industry. Moreover, graduates from this course will be suitably prepared to embark on careers or further their studies abroad.

Dan il-kors jibni fuq l-esperjenzi u l-għarfien li tkun ħadt matul il-programm ta’ sentejn tal-HND. It-tielet sena, li twassal għal-lawrja, tgħinek tilħaq livell professjonali ta’ inġinerija biex inti tkun imħejji sewwa akkademikament u biex tkompli tieħu t-taħriġ prattiku li jqarrbek lejn dak li teħtieġ l-industrija lokali. Fuq kollox, il-gradwati minn dan il-kors ikunu mħejjija tajjeb biex isegwu l-karriera preferita tagħhom jew jissuktaw blistudju tagħhom barra.

Control engineering is, from many perspectives, at the peak of the various engineering disciplines. Indeed, many engineering problems involve the processing of information of some form in order to control some system or variable within a more complex system. Giving students a good preparation in Control increases their attractiveness to industry.

Minn bosta perspettivi, il-control engineering jinsab fil-quċċata ta’ bosta dixxiplini tal-inġinerija. Tabilħaqq, ħafna problemi tal-inġinerija jinvolvu l-ipproċessar ta’ xi tip ta’ informazzjoni bil-għan li tikkontrolla xi sistema jew xi komponent varjabbli f’sistema aktar kumplessa. L-istudenti li jkollhom taħriġ tajjeb fil-Control huma ta’ attrazzjoni għallindustrija.

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

195

MQF LEVEL 6 6

12/03/19 -Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) IN Electronics Engineering Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT

More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120314

Course Duration: B.Sc (Hons) – 1 year full-time B.Eng (Hons) – 2 years full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Electronics) 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. Design and implement hardware and firmware for embedded systems applications 2. Design and evaluate complex analogue and digital electronic circuits to meet set specifications for various engineering applications 3. Manage projects involving the installation and maintenance of engineering systems 4. Contribute in the development of research projects in the field of electronics engineering.

This course builds on the experiences and knowledge assimilated during your twoyear HND programme. The objective of this third year, which leads to a degree, is that of producing professional engineers who are both academically prepared and practically trained to satisfy the requirements of local industry. Moreover these graduates will be suitably prepared to embark on careers or further their studies abroad.

Dan il-kors jibni fuq l-esperjenzi u l-għarfien li tkun ħadt matul il-programm ta’ sentejn tal-HND. It-tielet sena, li twassal għal-lawrja, tgħinek tilħaq livell professjonali fl-inġinerija. Dan biex inti tkun imħejji sewwa akkademikament u biex tkompli tieħu t-taħriġ prattiku li jqarrbek iżjed lejn dak li teħtieġ l-industrija lokali. Fuq kollox, il-gradwati minn dan il-kors ikunu mħejjija tajjeb biex isegwu l-karriera preferita tagħhom jew jissuktaw blistudju tagħhom barra.

Electronics is still a highly relevant and attractive technological field that has evolved at a rapid rate. This interdisciplinary field is practically used in every aspect of modern life as exemplified by the advances in computers and communications. The course will bring students in contact with the modern technologies and gives an in-depth mix of knowledge and skills.

Is-settur tal-elettronika, li żviluppa b’rata tassew mgħaġġla, jibqa’ rilevanti u attraenti mil-lat ta’ xogħol. It-teknoloġija tal-elettronika ssib l-applikazzjoni tagħha f’kull aspett tal-ħajja moderna. Eżempju ta’ dan huma l-avvanzi fil-kompjuters u l-komunikazzjoni. Il-programm iressqek lejn it-teknoloġiji ta’ żmienna u joffrilek l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li jitlob dan il-livell ta’ studju.

Career opportunities: Design engineer Electronics engineer Electrical engineer

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An MCAST graduate at MSC (Malta) Ltd.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

12/03/14 -Bachelor of Science (Honours) IN Electronics Engineering

12/03/15

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electronic Communications

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120315

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Engineering) 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. Develop hardware and software solutions in the field of communications engineering 2. Design and implement wired and wireless communications systems 3. Use specialised equipment for the analysis of digital and analogue signals present in communication systems 4. Contribute in the development of research projects in the field of communications engineering. Career opportunities: Communications engineer Networks engineer Design engineer

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Communications is one of the fastest moving technological fields that require constant updating. This course has been designed with that concept in mind and therefore strives to give you a sufficient solid foundation in the fundamental concepts so that you are in a position to further upgrade your knowledge and skills.

Il-komunikazzjoni hija speċjalizzazzjoni teknoloġika li timxi ‘l quddiem b’rata tassew mgħaġġla u li titlob aġġornament kontinwu.

This interdisciplinary field is practically used in every aspect of modern life as exemplified by the advances in computers and communications. The course will bring you in contact with modern technologies.

Dan is-settur interdixxiplinari ssibu f’kull aspett tal-ħajja moderna bħal per eżempju fl-avvanzi fil-kompjuter u fil-komunikazzjoni. Il-kors għaldaqstant ilaqqgħek mat-teknoloġiji ta’ żmienna.

Dan il-kors għandu dan l-għan u għaldaqstant joffrilek tħejjija b’saħħitha f’dawk li huma kunċetti fundamentali sabiex inti tkun tista’ tkabbar l-għarfien u l-ħiliet tiegħek.

197

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Power Generation and Renewables

Awarding Body: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120316

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Electronics) 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. Interpret power consumption trends and evaluate renewable energy generation options for specific scenarios 2. Specify, install and maintain power generation equipment and renewable energy systems 3. Manage projects involving the installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems 4. Contribute in the development of research projects in the field of power generation and renewable energy sources. Career opportunities: Biomedical engineer Medical equipment operations engineer Medical equipment maintenance engineer Design engineer

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The objective of this programme is that of producing professional engineers who are both academically prepared and practically trained to satisfy the requirements of local industry with a special focus on power generation and renewable energy systems. Moreover these graduates will be suitably prepared to embark on careers or further their studies abroad. The need to have qualified engineers who approach this technology in a professional and efficient way is heavily requested by all the major stakeholders. The modules in this degree course will give you a grasp of both the traditional and modern technologies as well as the support systems that would be required.

L-għan ta’ dan il-programm hu li jitħejjew inġiniera professjonali li jkunu kompetenti akkademikament u li jkollhom esperjenza prattika tax-xogħol kif mistenni mill-industrija lokali b’mod partikolari fis-settur tal-power generation u s-sistemi tal-enerġija rinovabbli. Fuq kollox dawn il-gradwati jkunu lesti biex jaqbdu l-karriera tagħhom jew jissuktaw blistudju tagħhom barra. Teżisti l-ħtieġa ta’ inġiniera kwalifikati li joperaw f’din it-teknoloġija b’mod professjonali u effiċjenti. L-unitajiet ta’ studju ta’ dan il-kors jagħtuk l-għarfien meħtieġ tat-teknoloġiji u s-support systems relatati, kemm dawk tradizzjonali kif ukoll dawk moderni.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

12/03/16

12/03/17

MQF LEVEL 6

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering

Awarding Body: MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft More info: www.mcast.edu.mt/120317

Course Duration: 1 year full-time Fees: Not applicable Entry Requirements: MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Electronics) or MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a specialisation in either Manufacturing or Operations and Maintenance or Mechatronics. 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. Appraise the interaction of medical equipment and the human body 2. Analyse and design electronic and control circuits for biomedical applications 3. Manage projects involving the specification, installation and maintenance of biomedical equipment 4. Contribute in the development of research projects in the field of biomedical engineering. Career opportunities: Biomedical engineer Medical equipment operations engineer Medical equipment maintenance engineer Design engineer

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The objective of this programme is that of producing professionals who have strong practical competences backed by solid underpinning knowledge related to the biomedical engineering sector. The exciting advances being made in artificial body parts and organs and other prosthetic implants all fall in the realm of Biomedical Engineering. The course gives you a basic understanding of the functioning of the human body, a sound knowledge of biomechanics and the various interfaces that allow prosthetics to become an extension of the human body. The various engineering fields involved are also studied to provide a seamless product to the client.

L-għan ta’ dan il-programm hu li joħorġu inġiniera professjonali li jkollhom il-ħiliet prattiċi meħtieġa u l-għarfien sħiħ ta’ x’jitlob is-settur tal-inġinerija biomedika. Il-progress kbir li qed jiġi reġistrat fil-qasam tal-organi u partijiet artifiċjali u impjanti prostetiċi oħra jaqa’ fl-isfera talInġinerija Biomedika. Il-kors jipprovdilek għarfien bażiku dwar il-funzjonament tal-ġisem tal-bniedem, u tagħrif siewi ħafna fuq il-biomekkanika u dawk l-elementi li bis-saħħa tagħhom il-prostesi ssir estensjoni funzjonabbli tal-ġisem tal-bniedem. It-tagħlim jinkludi l-istudju tal-oqsma tal-inġinerija li huma relatati ma’ dan is-settur partikulari, sabiex il-klijent jinqeda bl-aħjar mod possibbli.

12/03/18

12/03/19

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics and Control Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics Engineering 2 years full-time

2 years full-time 6

12/03/15

12/03/16

12/03/17

12/03/14

12/03/13

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electronic Communications

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Power Generation and Renewables

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Electronics Engineering

bachelor of SCIENCE (honours) in Electronics and Control Engineering

1 year full-time

12/03/11

12/03/12

12/03/10

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electronic Engineering

MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma IN Electrical AND Electronic Engineering

2 years full-time

12/03/07

12/03/06A

12/03/08A

12/03/09A

12/03/05A

MCAST Diploma in Green Energy Technologies LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in Computer Engineering - LEVEL 4

MCAST Diploma in INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS - LEVEL 4

MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

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

Certificate in Electrical Installation / Maintenance (C&G 2330)

2 years full-time

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

2 years p/t on Apprenticeship

12/03/04

12/03/03

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)

Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology (C&G 2330)

1 year full-time

12/03/02

MCAST Foundation Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - LEVEL 2 1 year full-time

12/03/01 1

MCAST Introductory Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering - LEVEL 1 1 year full-time

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