PROSPECTUS Academic Year 2013/14
PROSPECTUS Academic Year 2013/14
MCAST PROSPECTUS 2013/14 Il-MISSJONI TAL-KULLEÌÌ Biex jipprovdi edukazzjoni u ta˙ri© vokazzjonali u professjonali li jintla˙qu minn kul˙add, b’dimensjoni internazzjonali, u li jaqdu l-bΩonnijiet tal-individwu u tal-ekonomija.
MISSION STATEMeNT To provide universally accessible vocational and professional education and training with an international dimension, responsive to the needs of the individual and the economy.
Publisher: MALTA COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032 00356 2398 7100
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MCAST is engaged in a constant consultation process with industry stakeholders to upgrade the quality of its programmes. This ensures that they are regularly updated to reflect the latest best practices and technologies required for students to achieve a more successful employment career. MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of the programmes according to these changing needs and circumstances. MCAST reserves the right not to offer courses if there are insufficient applications. The programmes that are featured in this Prospectus are governed by Regulations, Policies and Procedures as approved by the Council of Institutes. These documents are available for viewing at any of the
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Institutes, at the Office of the Registrar, or on the MCAST website www.mcast.edu.mt. This Prospectus has been compiled by MCAST, who is also the copyright owner. No reproduction, copying, image scanning, storing or recording by any means in any form, for broadcasting or transmission through any medium of any part of this Prospectus is permitted without the express written consent of MCAST. All intellectual property rights are reserved. MCAST shall not accept responsibility for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies that might occur. Š 2013. All rights reserved
Cover photo: Students at the MCAST Main Campus, Paola. Back row, left to right: Cedric Farrugia (Institute of Mechanical Engineering), Jeanette Cutujar (Institute of Information and Communication Technology) and Andrew Farrugia (Institute of Building and Construction Engineering). Middle row, left to right: Alan Falzon (Institute of Applied Science), Joseph Pullicino (Maritime Institute), Suzanne Busuttil Naudi (Institute of Business and Commerce), Naomi Axisa (Pathway to Independent Living Programme) and Martina Rizzo (Institute of Art and Design). Front row, left to right: Thea Rizzo (Institute of Agribusiness), Sefora Sacco (Institute of Community Services) and Saviour Vella (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering). (Make up by MCAST Institute of Community Services beauty care students Rodianne Abela, Deborah Bugeja, Gabriella Cardona, Alessia Casha, Elizabeth Dalli, Jessica Desira, Maria Garzia, Francesca Grech, Lorianne Marie Linwood and Abigail Vella, with the assistance of their lecturer Nadia Cauchi.)
Welcome to MCAST
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Institute of Agribusiness
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Institute of Applied Science
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Institute of Art and Design
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Institute of Building and Construction Engineering
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Institute of Business and Commerce
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Institute of Community Services
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Institute of Information and Communication Technology
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Maritime Institute
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Institute of Mechanical Engineering
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MCAST Gozo Centre
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Method of application and other details
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Six MCAST students represented Malta in the 2012 edition of EuroSkills, an international skills competition. Two of them, Matthew Monreal and Jethro Farrugia, won a silver medal in the Electronics Technician category 4
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Mer˙ba fl-MCAST Welcome to MCAST Il-Kulle©© Malti tal-Arti, ix-Xjenza u t-Teknolo©ija (MCAST), imwaqqaf fl-2001, huwa l-istituzzjoni ta’ ta˙ri© u edukazzjoni vokazzjonali ewlenija f’Malta. Permezz ta’ 10 istituti differenti f’Malta u Çentru f’G˙awdex, noffru 170 kors fuq baΩi fulltime u 300 o˙ra part-time. Dawn ivarjaw minn çertifikati g˙al lawrji (minn MQF Livell 1 sa Livell 6). L-istudenti tag˙na ji©u ppreparati g˙al karrieri f’oqsma differenti tal-ekonomija, jew biex ikomplu l-istudji tag˙hom f’livelli og˙la. Na˙dmu id f’id mal-industriji lokali biex niΩguraw li l-g˙erf, il-˙iliet u s-snajja li nwasslu lill-istudenti jkunu adegwati g˙all-˙ti©ijiet ta’ ekonomija dinamika u li ta˙seb fil-©ejjieni. Din ir-relazzjoni tixpruna s-suççess tal-Kulle©© – il-programmi tag˙na huma flessibbli, rilevanti u jwie©bu g˙all-aspirazzjonijiet tal-istudenti, u l-˙ti©ijiet tal-industriji, hekk kif dawn kontinwament jevolvu biex jilqg˙u g˙all-isfidi tal-bidliet fl-ekonomija dinjija.
Established in 2001, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is the country’s leading vocational education and training institution. Through our ten institutes in Malta and the Gozo Centre, we offer 170 full-time and over 300 part-time vocational courses ranging from certificates to degrees (MQF Level 1 to Level 6). Our students are prepared for careers in different sectors of the economy or for higher education. We collaborate closely with local industries to ensure that the knowledge, skills and competencies within our curricula are appropriate and relevant to a dynamic and forward-looking economy. This relationship stimulates the College’s success - our programmes are flexible, relevant and responsive to the aspirations of our students and the needs of industries, which are constantly evolving to meet the challenges of a changing global economy.
Find out more about MCAST President’s message
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Principal’s message
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Why choose MCAST?
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Student support services
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Learning Support Unit
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Pathway to Independent Living
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Library and Learning Resource Centre
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Apprenticeships at MCAST
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Sports at MCAST
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External Affairs Office
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Administration
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Academic Calendar 2013/14
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MCAST Main Campus map
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Messa©© mill-President tal-Bord tal-Gvernaturi Joseph Farrugia Message from the President of the Board of Governors Joseph Farrugia
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Ninsab onorat li qed nippreżentalkom dan il-Prospectus tal-MCAST għas-sena akkademika li ġejja.
I am honoured to present you with this Prospectus of MCAST courses for the upcoming academic year.
Din il-firxa wiesgħa ta’ korsijiet tiftaħ ħafna opportunitajiet għal studenti prospettivi li jixtiequ jiżviluppaw il-personalità u l-karriera tagħhom bl-għajnuna tal-MCAST. Hija wkoll xhieda tal-ħidma li qed issir mill-gvernaturi, management, diretturi, lecturers u l-istaff, li jagħmlu l-almu kollu tagħhom biex joffru l-aħjar taħriġ u edukazzjoni vokazzjonali lill-eluf ta’ studenti li jattendu f’dan il-Kulleġġ.
This wide range of courses opens up many opportunities for prospective students to develop their character and careers at MCAST. It is also testimony to the constant hard work being undertaken by the governors, management, directors, lecturers and staff who are committed to offer the best vocational education and training to thousands of students who attend MCAST today.
Bħala student prospettiv, inħeġġuk tifli dan il-Prospectus sew, u tfittex aktar gwida u pariri qabel ma tagħżel il-kors adattat għalik. Il-Prospectus jgħinek ukoll tippjana l-progress tiegħek minn livell għall-ieħor. Għalhekk, trid tiddeċiedi f’liema livell ikun l-aħjar li tibda l-istudji tiegħek, waqt li tqis ukoll l-għażliet differenti ta’ żvilupp edukattiv li għandek miftuħa quddiemek. Ikun x’ikun il-livell ta’ ħiliet jew kwalifiki tiegħek, l-MCAST għandu korsijiet li jgħoddu għalik, minn dawk fil-livelli tal-bidu, għal oħrajn li jwasslu għall-kwalifika ta’ lawrja.
As a prospective student, we encourage you to go through this Prospectus carefully, and to seek guidance before choosing the course which is most appropriate for you. The Prospectus also enables you to plan your progression across different levels of qualifications. You need to decide upon the entry point which is most suitable to you, and also to look into the various options that are available for your educational development. No matter your level of skills or qualifications, MCAST has a course for you, starting from introductory programmes and leading to degree level qualifications.
Aħna kburin li minn meta twaqqaf l-MCAST, eluf ta’ studenti avvanzaw minn korsijiet tal-bidu u kisbu diplomas u lawrji li għenuhom jibdew karrieri produttivi f’setturi differenti tal-ekonomija. Nistiednek biex tkun parti minn din l-istorja ta’ suċċess, billi tiżviluppa ħilietek waqt li tgawdi l-esperjenza tiegħek fl-Istituti tagħna.
Our pride lies in the fact that, since MCAST’s inception, thousands of students have progressed from entry level qualifications to obtain diplomas and degrees which are enabling them to pursue productive careers in different sectors of our economy. I invite you to be part of MCAST’s success, to develop your skills and knowledge and to enjoy your experience in our Institutes.
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Messa©© mill-Prinçipal u CEO Stephen Cachia Message from the Principal and CEO Stephen Cachia
Merħba! Dan il-ktieb jixħet dawl fuq id-dinja ta’ opportunitajiet li joffri l-MCAST. Permezz tiegħu, qed nippreżentawlkom deskrizzjoni dettaljata tal-korsijiet full-time li qed noffru għas-sena akkademika 2013/14.
Welcome to our Prospectus! This publication is an important window into the MCAST world of opportunities. Through it, we present you with a detailed description of the full-time courses being offered during the 2013/14 academic year.
Nistedinkom biex tesploraw l-għażliet differenti li qed noffru, u tagħżlu l-kors li l-aktar jaqbel mal-aspirazzjonijiet tal-futur tagħkom. B’dawn il-korsijiet, għandek l-opportunità li tgħix l-aspirazzjonijiet tiegħek, u taħdem biex ikomplu jsiru realtà, skont il-ħtiġijiet u l-abbiltajiet tiegħek.
I invite you to explore the different courses and to choose a course which matches your educational hopes and aspirations for the future. Through these courses, you have the opportunity to live these hopes and work to make them a reality according to your own needs and abilities.
Fl-MCAST, nimmiraw li noħolqu differenza pożittiva fil-ħajja tiegħek permezz tad-dedikazzjoni u l-ħidma tal-istaff tagħna. Nistinkaw biex noffrulek kurrikulu dejjem aġġornat, li jilqa’ għall-ħtiġijiet edukattivi tiegħek bħala element importanti fit-tibdil kontinwu tas-soċjetà u l-ekonomija tagħna. Nittamaw li nagħtuk ukoll esperjenza edukattiva sħiħa, b’għadd ta’ servizzi għall-istudent u attivitajiet li jiffurmaw parti importanti mill-esperjenza tiegħek fil-kampus tal-MCAST.
Our dedicated team of staff is committed to make a positive difference in your life. We strive to offer you a constantly updated curriculum which meets your educational needs as important players in today’s ever-changing society and economy. We also hope to offer you a wide-ranging educational experience through a number of student services and a selection of activities which form an important part of your campus life.
Aqra dan il-Prospectus biex issir taf aktar dwar il-komunità edukattiva tagħna. Nittama li dalwaqt nilqgħek bħala student ta’ dan il-Kulleġġ, biex inkunu nistgħu ngħinuk u nappoġġjawk biex tikseb suċċess fil-vjaġġ edukattiv tiegħek.
You can learn more about our community by reading through the pages of this Prospectus. I look forward to welcoming you to our College as one of our students so that we can help and support you continue along your path towards a successful and rewarding educational journey.
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G˙aliex tag˙Ωel l-MCAST ?
Opportunitajiet ta’ tagħlim għal kulħadd
Għajnuna u entużjażmu
Ta’ kull sena nipprovdu opportunitajiet ta’ taħriġ lil iżjed minn 6,000 student full-time. Kontinwament inżidu korsijiet ġodda mallista ta’ programmi li noffru biex ikollok aktar minn fejn tagħżel. Jekk verament tixtieq tavvanza fil-karriera tiegħek, għandna l-programm ta’ taħriġ li jgħodd għalik.
Għalina, l-edukazzjoni ma tfissirx biss kwalifiċi u ħiliet tekniċi. Nistinkaw biex studenti bħalek ikunu rġiel u nisa responsabbli, b’entużjażmu għall-ħajja, u msaħħa b’valuri sodi. Lil hinn mill-klassi, fl-MCAST tkun tista’ tieħu sehem fl-isport u f’attivitajiet oħra, bħal dawk kulturali, li jgħinuk tagħmel ħbieb ġodda, issir iżjed kunfidenti u ttejjeb il-ħiliet tiegħek f’dak li hu teamwork u f’kif tikkomunika tajjeb. Ikollok ukoll opportunitajiet tidħol għal kompetizzjonijiet u avvenimenti nazzjonali u internazzjonali, kif ukoll tikseb esperjenza liema bħalha permezz tal-programmi internazzjonali ta’ bdil ta’ studenti. Meta ssib diffikultà, noffrulek ukoll firxa wiesgħa ta’ servizzi ta’ ħarsien u appoġġ personali.
Karriera ta’ sodisfazzjon Aħna ma nippreparawkx biss għall-eżami. Naħdmu id f’id malindustrija biex flimkien nipprovdulek taħriġ prattiku fl-aħħar u l-aqwa prattiċi u teknoloġiji fid-dinja tax-xogħol. Għaldaqstant ħejji ruħek biex ixxammar il-kmiem u dak li titgħallem fil-klassi tapplikah fil-workshops, fil-laboratorji jew fuq il-postijiet taxxogħol waqt xi placement jew apprentistat. L-għan aħħari tagħna hu li nagħtuk l-esperjenzi meħtieġa biex malli ttemm l-istudji tiegħek fl-MCAST, tirnexxi fid-dinja tax-xogħol u tikseb il-karriera ta’ sodisfazzjon li qed taspira għaliha.
Ċentru Internazzjonali ta’ Eċċellenza Konna l-ewwel istituzzjoni fl-Ewropa li ġiet iċċertifikata bħala “International Centre of Excellence” mill-EDEXCEL , organiżżazzjoni ta’ fama internazzjonali. Nagħmlu minn kollox biex intejbu l-kwalità tas-servizzi kollha li noffru, u biex l-esperjenza tat-tagħlim li tirċievi tkunlek waħda pjaċevoli, bl-aħħar teknoloġiji fil-kamp tat-tagħlim, lekċerers u staff amministrattiv mħarġa tajjeb kif ukoll investiment qawwi f’apparat mill-aqwa.
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Why choose MCAST ?
The learning opportunities you require
A caring and vibrant campus
Every year, we provide training opportunities to over 6,000 fulltime students. New programmes are constantly added to our list of courses to give you more new training options to choose from. If you are determined to advance in your career, we have the right training programme for you.
We believe that education is not simply a matter of qualifications and technical skills. We are committed to help you develop into responsible, enthusiastic adults with strong social values. Beyond the classroom, at MCAST you will be participating in sport, cultural and other fun activities that help you make new friends, gain confidence and improve your teamwork and communication skills. You will also have opportunities to join national and international competitions and events, as well as to gain invaluable experience through international student exchange programmes. If you are going through a difficult moment in life, we provide you with a wide range of personal care and support services.
A rewarding career We don’t just prepare you for examinations. We collaborate with the leading industry players to offer you hands-on training in the latest best practices and technologies. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and put what you learn in the classroom to practice in our workshops, laboratories and in real work settings, through placements and apprenticeships. Our ultimate goal is to provide you with the skills and experiences required to help you achieve the thriving career you are aspiring for.
International Centre of Excellence We were the first educational institution in Europe to be certified as an International Centre of Excellence by the renowned international body EDEXCEL. Our ongoing commitment to upgrade the quality of all our services and to provide you with an enjoyable learning experience includes the introduction of the latest teaching technologies, the employment of highly-trained lecturers and administrative staff, as well as investment in state-of-the-art equipment.
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Servizzi g˙all-istudent
Iċ-Ċentru tal-Informazzjoni
Counselling personali
Iċ-Ċentru tal-Informazzjoni fil-Kampus Ewlieni tal-MCAST f’Raħal Ġdid joffrilek informazzjoni dettaljata dwar il-korsijiet li joffri l-Kulleġġ fid-diversi Istituti tiegħu kif ukoll dwar is-servizzi ta’ appoġġ li noffru lill-istudenti kemm qabel kif ukoll matul l-istudji tagħhom fl-MCAST.
Il-Counselling jgħinek tfittex u ssib dak li fil-ħajja jagħmilna kuntenti. Fl-MCAST is-servizz li noffru huwa ffokat fuq l-iżvilupp u d-direzzjoni li flimkien iwasslu biex l-istudent ifassal id-destin tiegħu. Inħeġġuk biex tagħmel appuntament u tiġi tkellimna kull meta tiltaqa’ ma’ xi sfida li tista’ tkun ta’ tfixkil fil-ħajja tiegħek. Permezz tal-interazzjoni bejn l-istudent u l-Counsellor, tkun tista’ tiffaċċja dawn is-sitwazzjonijiet diffiċli b’inqas diffikultà, tiżviluppa riżorsi ġodda li mhux normalment tuża, u tagħraf tintebaħ aħjar bl-opportunitajiet li jeżistu madwarek.
2398 7100 / 7203 @ information@mcast.edu.mt Gwida għall-karriera u counselling personali Il-Counsellors u l-Career Advisers tal-MCAST jaħdmu flimkien biex joffru servizz mill-aqwa lill-istudenti prospettivi, lill-istudenti li diġà qed isegwu xi kors fl-MCAST, u lill-familjari tagħhom.
Gwida għall-karriera L-edukazzjoni tiswa ħafna biex tkun tista’ ssib ix-xogħol li tixtieq. Il-kwalifiki akkademiċi li int tikseb permezz tal-istudji tiegħek huma ċ-ċavetta għall-karriera tal-ħolm tiegħek. Il-kwalifiki meħtieġa jgħinuk biex jiżdidulek l-opportunitajiet ta’ karriera li tista’ tikkunsidra. Il-Career Advisers tagħna jgħinuk tagħmel l-għażliet li jgħoddu għalik. Biex ngħinuk tieħu deċiżjonijiet għaqlin dwar l-edukazzjoni u l-karriera tiegħek, ikkuntattjana għal appuntament jew żur l-uffiċċji tagħna f’Dar l-Istudent, fil-Kampus Ewlieni f’Raħal Ġdid. 2398 7135 / 7136 @ career.guidance@mcast.edu.mt
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Il-kors dwar Hiliet biex Tgħin lill-Oħrajn u l-iStudent-2-Student Network Il-Counsellors jorganizzaw kors ta’ 30 siegħa biex tikseb il-ħiliet meħtieġa biex tgħin kollegi fil-bżonn. Dan il-kors jgħinek issaħħaħ il-ħiliet ta’ kommunikazzjoni u ta’ kreattività, kif ukoll tiżviluppa s-sens ta’ responsabiltà lejn l-oħrajn. Wara li ttemm dan il-kors, il-Counsellors iħeġġuk tieħu sehem fliStudent-2-Student Network. Permezz ta’ din is-sistema volontarja, tkun tista’ tuża l-ħiliet li tikseb matul il-kors biex toffri appoġġ lil studenti sħabek li jkunu għaddejjin minn żminijiet diffiċli, b’kollaborazzjoni mal-Counsellors.
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Gruppi ta’ appoġġ u attivitajiet fi gruppi
L-MCAST Chaplaincy
L-esperjenzi tal-ħajja jista’ jkollhom impatt qawwi ħafna fil-ħajja tagħna. Permezz tal-Gruppi ta’ Appoġġ, tkun tista’ tingħaqad fi grupp ta’ madwar ħmistax-il student biex tiddiskuti temi personali u soċjali differenti flimkien mal-Counsellors. It-temi jintgħażlu mill-istudenti stess. L-esperjenza ta’ grupp fiha nnifisha toffri possibiltajiet differenti minn laqgħat individwali ma’ Counsellor u tista’ tkun ta’ għajnuna biex tkampa ma’ ċertu diffikultajiet emozzjonali. F’dawn il-gruppi tkun tista’ wkoll titgħallem kif tgħin lil persuni oħrajn u kif taħdem fi grupp, valuri li jservuk kemm fil-ħajja personali kif ukoll waqt l-istudji tiegħek.
Hemm mumenti fil-ħajja meta nħossu l-ħtieġa ta’ għajnuna spiritwali jew pariri pastorali. F’sitwazzjonijiet bħal dawn iċ-Chaplain tal- MCAST Fr John Curmi u t-tim tiegħu lesti li jiltaqgħu miegħek f’kull Istitut talMCAST. Tista’ tiltaqa’ ma’ Fr Curmi fil-kappella tal-MCAST fil-Kampus Ewlieni. Tista’ wkoll tagħmel kuntatt ma’ Fr Marco Portelli fl-Istitut talInġinerija tal-Bini u l-Kostruzzjoni, in-Naxxar, l-Istitut tal-Arti u d-Disinn, il-Mosta, jew l-Istitut tas-Servizzi fil-Komunità fil-Kampus Ewlieni. Lil Fr Joe Giuliano u Fr Ivan Scicluna, OFM Cap issibhom fl-Istitut tatTeknoloġija tal-Informazzjoni u l-Komunikazzjoni.
L-iStudent Liaison Office L-għan ta’ dan l-uffiċċju hu li jgħin biex l-MCAST ikollu ambjent li jappoġġjak fl-iżvilupp edukattiv u personali tiegħek, billi joffrilek punt ta’ riferiment minn fejn tista’ tikseb assistenza u gwida dwar isservizzi kollha offruti mill-Kulleġġ. Tista’ tikkuntattja lil dan l-uffiċċju biex tikseb għajnuna dwar dak kollu relatat mal-istudji jew xi aspett ieħor tal-ħajja tiegħek bħala student fl-MCAST. 2398 7310 @ marina.sceberras@mcast.edu.mt Magic Wonders Child Care Centre Il-Magic Wonders Child Care Centre joffri opportunità lil ġenituri li jixtiequ jkomplu l-istudji tagħhom biex isegwu korsijiet fl-MCAST waqt li uliedhom jiġu mħarsa minn ħaddiema professjonali f’faċilitajiet tal-ogħla livell fil-Kampus tal-Kulleġġ stess. Studenti mill-Istituti kollha tal-MCAST li għandhom tfal ta’ età żgħira, minn trabi tat-twelid sa tliet snin, jistgħu jagħmlu użu minn dan iċ-ċentru, li qiegħed fil-Kampus Ewlieni f’Raħal Ġdid. Iċ-Child Care Board jipproċessa l-applikazzjonijiet kollha għal dawn is-servizzi. 2398 7161 / 7370 @ irene.bugeja@mcast.edu.mt
2180 6706 jew 7924 0956 (SMS) @ frjohn.curmi@mcast.edu.mt It-Taqsima Edukazzjoni Inklussiva L-istudenti bi ħtiġijiet partikolari, inklużi dawk b’diżabbiltà jew diffikultajiet fit-tagħlim jingħataw l-appoġġ meħtieġ biex jirnexxu flistudji tagħhom fl-MCAST. Sabiex tibbenefika minn dan is-servizz, tista’ tikkuntattja lill-Koordinatur tal-Inklużjoni u titlob appuntament qabel ma tapplika biex tibda xi kors fl-MCAST. Tiġi mistieden għal intervista kunfidenzjali biex jiġu evalwati u diskussi l-ħtiġijiet partikolari tiegħek u t-tip ta’ appoġġ li l-Kulleġġ se jkun jista’ joffrilek. Tista’ tagħżel li tnaqqas jew twaqqaf kull għajnuna li tkun qed tirċievi wara li tkun tlabt biex tagħmel dan b’mod responsabbli. Kull informazzjoni li tingħata tibqa’ kunfidenzjali u l-lekċerers jiġu infurmati biss jekk inti taċċetta li jsir hekk. Nemmnu li biex tirnexxi fl-istudji tiegħek, jeħtieġ li nlaqqgħu r-riżorsi tagħna mal-ħtiġijiet tiegħek. Jekk tinfurmana dwar dawn il-ħtiġijiet qabel ma tapplika biex tibda tistudja l-MCAST, inkunu nistgħu niżguraw li tirċievi l-għajnuna li għandek bżonn bl-aħjar mod possibbli. 2398 7127 @ inclusiveducation@mcast.edu.mt
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Student support services
The Information Centre
Personal counselling
The Information Centre at the MCAST Main Campus in Paola provides you with information about the training programmes offered by the College’s Institutes, as well as the support services available to you before and during your studies at MCAST.
Counselling can help you seek more happiness and fulfilment out of life. At MCAST, this service is more growth-oriented and focuses on the goals that provide direction in life and on empowering you to create your own destiny. As a student, you are encouraged to call for a personal counselling appointment whenever you are faced with difficult life challenges. Through the student-counsellor interaction, you will be able to manage your challenging situations, develop unused resources and handle life opportunities more effectively.
2398 7100 / 7203 @ information@mcast.edu.mt
Career guidance and personal counselling The MCAST team of Counsellors and Career Advisers works together to offer an optimum service to prospective and current MCAST students, and their families.
2398 7129 / 7133 @ counsellors@mcast.edu.mt
The Helping Skills Course and the Student-2-Student Network Vocational guidance Education plays an important role in securing the job you are aspiring for. The first stepping stones or pre-requisites for choosing your dream career are the qualifications required to achieve it. Equipped with the adequate qualifications, you will have a greater choice of career options. Our career guidance advisers can help you in selecting the courses suitable for you. To help you make informed education and career choices, contact us for an appointment or visit our offices at the Student House, MCAST Main Campus, Paola. 2398 7135 / 7136 @ career.guidance@mcast.edu.mt
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Periodically counsellors organise a 30-hour training course in basic helping skills. Through this training you will have the opportunity to develop your communication skills, creativity, insight, ethical responsibility and other values. Successful participants are presented with a certificate of attendance. Following this training, the counsellors will invite you to participate in the Student-2-Student Network. Through this voluntary system, you will be able to use the acquired helping skills to assist fellow students in need of support, in collaboration with the counsellors.
@ student2student@mcast.edu.mt
Enrichment groups and group activities
The MCAST Chaplaincy
Different life experiences can influence our well-being. Through enrichment groups, you can join groups of up to fifteen students to discuss various personal and social themes with the counsellors. The themes discussed are chosen by the students. The characteristics of group work enable a type of interaction that is not possible in one-to-one sessions. Thus, the experience can also be helpful in addressing emotional distress. Through these sessions you will also learn to help each other and work as a team, a personal skill that can be beneficial on both a personal and academic level.
There are moments in life when we feel the need for spiritual guidance or pastoral counselling. In such cases, the MCAST Chaplain, Fr John Curmi and his team are available to meet you at any of the MCAST Institutes. You can visit Fr Curmi at the MCAST Chapel, at the Main Campus, in Paola. You may also contact Fr Marco Portelli at the Institute of Building and Construction Engineering, the Institute of Art and Design, or the Institute of Community Services and Fr Joe Giuliano and Fr Ivan Scicluna OFM Cap at the Institute of Information and Communication Technology.
Student Liaison Office
2180 6706 or 7924 0956 (SMS) @ frjohn.curmi@mcast.edu.mt
This office aims to create a college ambience that offers you a holistic experience towards educational and personal growth, providing a one-stop shop for assistance and guidance to all services offered by the College. As a student, you may get in touch with this office to seek assistance on any matter related to your studies or other aspects related to your life as an MCAST student. 2398 7310 @ marina.sceberras@mcast.edu.mt Magic Wonders Child Care Centre MCAST Magic Wonders Child Care Centre enables parents of young children to follow MCAST’s educational programmes whilst their children are professionally cared for in certified childcare facilities on campus. Students of all MCAST institutes who currently have children from newborn to up to three years of age can make use of this centre at the MCAST Main Campus, in Paola. All applications for child care services will be assessed by the Child Care Board. 2398 7161 / 7370 @ irene.bugeja@mcast.edu.mt
The Inclusive Education Unit The Inclusive Education Unit (IEU) provides the necessary support to MCAST students with particular needs, including disabilities and/or learning difficulties. To benefit from this service, you may contact the Inclusion Coordinator and ask for an appointment before applying for an MCAST course. You will be offered a confidential interview to assess and discuss your particular needs and the kind of support that the College will be offering you. All support is optional and can be reduced or stopped upon your responsible request. Information provided remains strictly confidential and lecturers are only informed with your consent. We believe that matching our human resources to your specific needs is of paramount importance for your academic success. By informing us about your requirements before the submission of your application to join MCAST, you will be helping MCAST provide you with a better service. 2398 7127 @ inclusiveducation@mcast.edu.mt
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It-Taqsima ta’ G˙ajnuna fit-Tag˙lim Learning Support Unit
Fit-Taqsima ta’ Għajnuna fit-Tagħlim nikkollaboraw mill-qrib malistituti tal-MCAST biex niżguraw li l-istudenti jirċievu l-appoġġ akkademiku neċessarju biex jiksbu l-ħiliet akkademiċi bażiċi (tagħlim tal-lingwa Maltija, il-lingwa Ingliża u l-matematika) u jsiru indipendenti fl-istudji tagħhom. Nużaw stili ta’ tagħlim differenti biex int tkun tista’ tilħaq il-miri tattagħlim fil-ħiliet bażiċi skont is-sillabi mfassla, mil-livelli tal-bidu sa dawk aktar avvanzati. Appoġġ fil-korsijiet tal-livelli tal-bidu Fil-korsijiet tal-MCAST fil-livelli 1 u 2, nibdew l-għajnuna billi nistabbilixxu f’liema suġġetti teħtieġ l-aktar appoġġ u tagħlim. B’din l-informazzjoni, jitfassal programm ta’ lezzjonijiet fi gruppi żgħar b’sapport addizzjonali fuq livell individwali skont il-bżonn, kif ukoll sessjonijiet ta’ taħriġ fit-teknoloġija tal-informazzjoni u fl-iżvilupp personali. It-tagħlim tas-snajjà, u ħiliet inklużi fil-kors li tkun għażilt jiġu mdaħħla f’dan il-programm b’mod li anke t-tagħlim tal-ħiliet bażiċi jkun marbut mal-ħtiġijiet tal-karriera li qed taspira għaliha.
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Sapport addizzjonali lil studenti fil-korsijiet f’livelli oħrajn Ngħinu wkoll studenti li jkunu qed isegwu korsijiet f’livelli ogħla li jkollhom bżonn taħriġ speċifiku f’suġġetti partikolari. Permezz ta’ din l-għajnuna, kull ġimgħa jkollok laqgħat ta’ tagħlim u appoġġ fuq bażi individwali jew fi gruppi żgħar. F’dawn il-laqgħat tingħata t-taħriġ li jkollok bżonn, bħal lezzjonijiet f’ħiliet tal-litteriżmu speċifiċi, għajnuna fit-taħdit, qari jew kitba, għajnuna fl-ippjanar tal-assignments u proġetti oħra li jagħmlu parti mill-kors, u taħriġ dwar kif tippjana l-istudji tiegħek.
At the Learning Support Unit, we collaborate closely with other MCAST units and institutes to ensure that students receive the necessary academic support to acquire the basic academic skills (Maltese and English languages and mathematics) and become autonomous independent learners. We consider different teaching and learning strategies to help you acquire the basic skills in line with the set Key Skills syllabi, from foundation programmes to higher level courses.
Extra support in courses at other levels We also help students who are following courses at higher levels and require additional training in particular subjects. Through this assistance, every week you will have support meetings on a one-toone basis or in small groups. During these meetings you receive the assistance you require, including specific literacy skills, speaking, reading and writing practice, guidance in the planning of assignments and other coursework and on how to manage your studies.
Support during foundation level courses In MCAST’s level 1 and 2 courses, we start by identifying the type and extent of basic academic skills assistance you require. Using this information, we prepare a programme of lessons in small groups, with additional individual assistance as required. The programme will also include IT training and lessons in personal development. The teaching of trades and skills included in the course you are following will be included in this teaching programme so that even the learning of basic academic skills will be oriented towards the requirements of the career you are aspiring for.
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Il-Programm Pathway to Independent Living Pathway to Independent Living Programme
Dan il-programm ta’ sentejn jipprovdi opportunità lill-istudenti li jkollhom diżabbiltà intelletwali u/jew diffikultajiet żgħar jew moderati, biex isegwu programm ta’ studju strutturat f’qasam li huwa qrib tal-ħtiġijiet ta’ dawn l-individwi. Il-programm huwa maħsub biex jgħin lill-istudenti jiksbu l-ħiliet li jeħtieġu biex isibu impjieg u jżommuh. L-istudenti mistennija jipparteċipaw, taħt superviżjoni, f’esperjenzi ta’ ħidma ta’ ġurnata waħda fil-ġimgħa flistess Kulleġġ matul l-ewwel sena u fl-industrija matul it-tieni sena. Jingħataw ukoll opportunitajiet biex jesperjenzaw tagħlim prattiku fis-suġġetti kollha. Individwi li jixtiequ jidħlu għal dan il-programm huma meħtieġa jkollhom ħiliet bażiċi ta’ lingwa u matematika, u jridu jkunu jistgħu joqogħdu f’ambjent ta’ klassi u lesti li jidħlu għal xi forma ta’ impjieg. Biex tibda l-kors irid ikollok: • Ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola • Valutazzjoni Psikoloġika (mhux aktar lura minn tliet snin) • Rapport Mediku u/jew Psikjatriku (fejn applikabbli) • Rapporti tal-Iskola (inkluż l-aħħar IEP).
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Il-Kulleġġ jipprovdi Assistent ta’ Appoġġ fit-Tagħlim għal kull klassi (servizzi ta’ appoġġ jew faċilitazzjoni personali jingħataw biss f’każijiet partikolari). L-istudenti jgħaddu minn proċess ta’ selezzjoni li jinkludi intervista u Test ta’ Valutazzjoni Inizjali. Il-kors isir mit-Tnejn sal-Ġimgħa. Dan il-programm jiġi offrut fil-Kampus Ewlieni tal-MCAST f’Raħal Ġdid, kif ukoll fiċ-Ċentru tal- MCAST f’Għawdex, ix-Xewkija.
The two-year Pathway to Independent Living Programme provides students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities/learning difficulties with an opportunity to follow a structured programme of study in subjects that are closer to these individuals’ needs. It is particularly designed to help them acquire the skills required to gain and maintain employment. Students are encouraged to participate in one day weekly supervised placements within the College during their first year, and in different workplaces during their second year. They are also presented with opportunities to experience hands-on learning in all subjects.
MCAST provides one Learning Support Assistant per class (one-to-one support/facilitation is offered in approved cases only). Students are required to pass a selection process which includes an interview and an Initial Assessment Test. The course is held from Monday to Friday. The Pathway to Independent Living Programme is offered at the MCAST Main Campus, in Paola, and at the MCAST Gozo Centre, in Xewkija.
Prospective students in this programme should have basic skills in literacy and numeracy, be able to tolerate classroom environment and be willing to take up employment. The specific entry requirements are: • School Leaving Certificate (completed compulsory education) • A recent psychological report (not older than 3 years) • Medical and / or Psychiatric report (in case of medical/ mental health concerns) • School reports (including the last IEP).
2390 7320 / 7321 @ pathway@mcast.edu.mt MCAST PROSPECTUS 2013/14
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Il-Librerija u Ç-Çentru tar-RiΩorsi tat-Tag˙lim The Library and Learning Resource Centre
Il-Librerija u ċ-Ċentru tar-Riżorsi tat-Tagħlim (LLRC) jinstab filKampus Ewlieni tal-MCAST, f’Raħal Ġdid u għandu wkoll ħames ċentri simili fl-Istituti li jinsabu f’lokalitajiet oħrajn, inkluż iċ-Ċentru tal-MCAST f’Għawdex. Dawn iċ-ċentri joffrulek firxa wiesgħa ta’ riżorsi u materjal biex jgħinuk fl-istudji jew għall-interess ġenerali. Issib kotba, rivisti, CDROMS, aċċess bla ħlas għall-Internet kif ukoll kollezzjoni kbira ta’ films. Għal iżjed dettalji, jew jekk tixtieq tagħti titwila lejn il-katalgu tal-librerija, żur www.mcast.edu.mt/llrc.
These centres offer a whole range of resources to support your studies at MCAST, as well as other general interest material. These include books, periodicals, CD-ROMS, free Internet access, as well as an extensive film collection. For more details, and to look through the library’s online catalogue, visit www.mcast.edu.mt/llrc.
Kull ċentru jinkludi wkoll faċilitajiet oħrajn, bħal spazji għal xogħol fi gruppi u oħrajn li huma riżervati għall-istudju individwali. Issib ukoll kompjuters mgħammra bil-Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint u għażla ta’ programmi oħrajn. Hemm ukoll photocopiers u printers li tista’ tuża bi ħlas minimu.
Each centre also includes study facilities, such as areas for group discussion work and quiet areas for individual study. Computers equipped with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and other selected software packages are also available. You can also make use of photocopying and printing facilities at a minimal charge.
Iċ-ċentri kollha huma miftuħa għall-istudenti u l-impjegati kollha tal-MCAST. Nistidnuk tkellem lill-membri tal-istaff f’dawn iċ-ċentri biex jgħinuk issib ir-riżorsi li teħtieġ u tagħraf tagħmel l-aħjar użu mill-faċilitatjiet li noffru.
The centres are open to all MCAST full and part-time students and employees. You are welcome to approach any member of staff at these centres for assistance in making the best use of our facilities.
2398 7500 @ llrc@mcast.edu.mt
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The Library and Learning Resource Centre (LLRC) is located at the MCAST Main Campus, Paola and has another five similar centres at the off-site Institutes, in other localities in Malta and Gozo.
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L-apprentistat fl-MCAST Apprenticeships at MCAST
Il-Korporazzjoni ta’ Xogħol u Taħriġ qiegħda għal darb’oħra toffri skemi ta’ apprentistat abbinati ma’ numru ta’ programmi ta’ taħriġ mgħallma fl-MCAST.
The Employment and Training Corporation is once again supporting a number of training programmes offered at MCAST on an apprenticeship basis.
Apprentistat jikkonsisti f’taħriġ fuq u lil hinn mill-post taxxogħol għal perjodu speċifiku ta’ żmien. Kull min jagħżel li jidħol f’apprentistat ikun meħtieġ jagħmel perjodu ta’ żmien f’wieħed mill-Istituti fi ħdan l-MCAST, sabiex jakkwista tagħrif bażiku meħtieġ għax-xogħol partikolari magħżul. L-apprentist jgħaddi l-kumplament taż-żmien fuq post tax-xogħol biex jakkwista l-ħiliet prattiċi.
An apprenticeship consists of on-the-job and off-the-job training for a specific period of time. The programmes begin at one of the MCAST Institutes, where the apprentice acquires the underpinning knowledge needed in the chosen occupation. This will be followed by the actual work training at an employer’s establishment for the acquisition of hands-on practice.
L-apprentistati mhux biss jiffaċilitaw il-bidla mill-bank tal-iskola għas-suq tax-xogħol, iżda jagħtu wkoll opportunità lill-parteċipanti li jakkwistaw ħiliet li ma jistgħux jakkwistaw kieku jqattgħu l-ħin kollu tagħhom f’istituzzjoni edukattiva. Minħabba li l-apprentisti jkunu fuq il-post tax-xogħol, huma jgawdu l-istess kundizzjonijiet tax-xogħol applikabbli għal ħaddiema oħra, iżda fuq bażi pro rata. Il-Korporazzjoni tmexxi żewġ skemi differenti: l-ESTS (Skema ta’ Taħriġ Estiż) u t-TAS (Skema ta’ Taħriġ Tekniku). Ċertifikat tal-Journeyman’s fil-livell ta’ Mgħallem jingħata lil min jispiċċa l-apprentistat tal-ESTS b’suċċess. Ċertifikat tal-Journeyman’s fil-livell ta’ Tekniku jingħata lil min jispiċċa l-apprentistat tat-TAS b’suċċess. It-tul tal-apprentistat ivarja skond il-programm ta’ taħriġ li wieħed ikun qed jipparteċipa fih. Jekk inti qed tapplika biex tipparteċipa f’xi programm tal-MCAST bl-apprentistat għall-ewwel darba, tista’ tapplika wkoll mal-ETC fl-istess żmien.
Apprenticeships facilitate the transition into the labour market and give participants the opportunity to acquire competencies that will otherwise not be acquired. Since apprentices will be in employment, they will also benefit from other conditions of employment enjoyed by their co-workers, on a pro-rata basis. The ETC runs two different schemes. The ESTS (Extended Skills Training Scheme) and the TAS (Technician Apprenticeship Scheme). The Journeyman’s Certificate at Craftsman level is awarded on successful completion of the ESTS apprenticeship while the Journeyman’s Certificate at Technician level is awarded on successful completion of the TAS apprenticeship. The duration of apprenticeships varies according to the training programme being followed. If you are joining an MCAST apprenticeship programme for the first time this year, you have to apply with ETC when you apply to join MCAST. If you are already an MCAST student, please contact the ETC for further guidance.
Jekk inti diġa` student fi ħdan l-MCAST, agħmel kuntatt malKorporazzjoni ħalli nkunu nistgħu ngħinuk.
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L-isport fl-MCAST Sports at MCAST
Fl-MCAST tista’ tieħu sehem f’firxa wiesgħa ta’ attivitajiet fiżiċi jew sportivi offruti mid-Dipartiment tal-iSport.
At MCAST, you will be able to participate in sport or physical activities organised by the Sports Department.
Tista’ tingħaqad f’xi waħda mill-attivitajiet sportivi kompetittivi jew ta’ taħriġ, li jittellgħu fl-MCAST, fosthom football, basketball, volleyball, handball, baseball/softball, rugby, badminton, tennis, table-tennis, weight-training, break dance, dance, chess, darts, martial arts, u weightlifting. Tkun tista’ tipprattika wkoll attivitajiet fiżiċi oħrajn offruti f’postijiet mhux fil-Kampus, bħal atletika, għawm, sports ta’ ħdejn il-baħar, għads, canoeing, canoe polo, sparar, karting, bowling, trekking, climbing, abseiling, camping u oħrajn.
You may join in any of the different competitive and noncompetitive activities practised at MCAST. These include football, basketball, volleyball, handball, baseball/softball, rugby, badminton, tennis, table-tennis, weight-training, break dance, dance, chess, darts, martial arts and weightlifting. You will also have the opportunity to practise other physical activities in different locations off Campus, including athletics, swimming, beach sports, diving, canoeing, canoe polo, shooting, karting, bowling, trekking, climbing, abseiling and camping.
Id-Dipartiment tal-iSport tal-MCAST jinsab fil-Kampus Ewlieni f’Raħal Ġdid. Hawn issibu żewġ gyms li fihom jistgħu jintlagħbu l-volleyball, basketball, badminton, dodgeball u dixxiplini oħrajn. Issibu wkoll fitness centre fejn tista’ titħarreġ permezz ta’ cardio machines u weights. Gym ieħor jinstab fl-Istitut tal-Inġinerija talBini u l-Kostruzzjoni fin-Naxxar.
Our Sports Department can be found at the MCAST Main Campus, in Paola. Here, we have two indoor gyms where you can practise volleyball, basketball, badminton, dodgeball and other sports. We also have a Fitness Centre where you can make use of the cardio machines and weights. Another gym is available at the Institute of Building and Construction Engineering in Naxxar.
Id-Dipartiment tal-iSport jipprovdi wkoll informazzjoni dwar weight training, l-eżerċizzju, weight management, ix-xjenza talisport, kompetizzjonijiet nazzjonali, korsijiet marbutin mal-isport u għaqdiet sportivi lokali.
The Sports Department can also help you obtain information about weight training programmes, exercise programmes, weight management, sports science, national competitions, sports courses and local sports clubs.
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An MCAST student at the Art and Multimedia Communication lab of the Politechnic Institute of Beja in Portugal 24
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L-Uffiççju tal-External Affairs External Affairs Office
Dan l-uffiċċju twaqqaf fl-2011 bil-ħsieb li jiżviluppa l-għanijiet industrijali u vokazzjonali tal-MCAST fl-interess kemm talistudenti kif ukoll tal-istaff. Ir-responsabbiltajiet tiegħu jinkludu l-immaniġġjar tal-korsijiet part-time ta’ filgħaxija, il-korsijiet ad hoc ta’ natura kummerċjali għall-industrija, l-International Office u l-iżvilupp ta’ partnerships ma’ universitajiet u kulleġġi barranin. Nilqgħu ukoll lil istudenti barranin li jiġu jistudjaw fl-MCAST.
This Office was established in 2011 to enhance the industrial and vocational objectives of MCAST in support of the students’ interests and of the academic standing of the staff. Its responsibilities include the management of MCAST part-time evening courses, commercial ad hoc courses for industry, the International Office, the development of partnerships with foreign universities and colleges, and the hosting of foreign students at MCAST.
2398 7220 @ mg2i@mcast.edu.mt 2398 7103 @ shortcourses@mcast.edu.mt
Opportunitajiet internazzjonali International opportunities Bħala student tal-MCAST, tkun tista’ tieħu sehem f’għadd ta’ programmi li jiftħulek opportunitajiet ġodda ta’ tagħlim u żvilupp lil hinn minn xtutna. L-Uffiċċju Internazzjonali jinfurmak dwar il-parteċipazzjoni tal-MCAST fi programmi differenti tal-Unjoni Ewropea, fosthom Leonardo Da Vinci, Erasmus, Grundtvig u Comenius. Dawn l-inizjattivi jipprovdu l-fondi u l-appoġġ loġistiku meħtieġ biex l-istudenti jiksbu esperjenzi ġodda ta’ taħriġ vokazzjonali u edukazzjoni f’pajjiżi oħra tal-UE . As an MCAST student, you will be invited to participate in several
programmes that open up new learning and development opportunities beyond our shores. Our International Office will be informing you about MCAST ’s participation in the EU ’s Leonardo Da Vinci, Erasmus, Grundtvig and Comenius programmes. These initiatives provide the necessary funding and logistical support to help students gain new educational and vocational experiences in other EU countries.
2398 7219 / 7220 @ international@mcast.edu.mt
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Bord tal-Gvernaturi Board of Governors
President/President: Mr Joseph Farrugia Deputy President/Deputat President: Dr Tonio Portughese Membri/Members: Prof Ing Jonathan C Borg Dr Anne Marie Callus Ms Helga Ellul Dr Francis Fabri Mr Claudio Farrugia Ms Phyllis Farrugia Mr Michael Mallia Dr Claire Shoemake Dr Sue Vella
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Mr Stephen Cachia Principal and Chief Executive Officer
Mr Oscar Borg Administrative Director
Mr Anthony Saliba Deputy Principal - Student and Academic Services
Mr Alan Vella Financial Controller
Mr Ronald Curmi Registrar
Mr John Bartolo Information and Student Support Services Director
Eur Ing Emanuel Attard Chief Officer External Affairs
Ms Joyce Hili Human Resources Director
Ing Vincent Maione Quality Assurance Director
Mr Laurence Zerafa Librarian
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Kalendarju akkademiku 2013/14 2013/14 Academic Calendar
2013
2013
2 ta’ Settembru
Bidu tas-Sena Akkademika – L-Ewwel Semestru
2 September
Beginning of Academic Year – Semester 1
2 – 13 ta’ Settembru
Repetizzjoni ta’ eżamijiet/eżamijiet tat-tielet ċans/konklużjoni tal-bord ta’ reviżjoni
2 – 13 September
Resit examinations/ third attempts/ finalisation of review board process
23 – 30 ta’ Settembru
Ġimgħa ta’ introduzzjoni u tħejjija għall-istudenti ġodda u għal dawk li se jkomplu l-istudji tagħhom mis-sena ta’ qabel
23 – 30 September
Induction week for all students and MCAST Freshers’ Week
1 ta’ Ottubru
Bidu tal-lezzjonijiet għall-istudenti kollha
1 October
Start of lectures for new, progressing and continuing students
25 October
Foundation Day
25 ta’ Ottubru
Jum il-Fondazzjoni
9,10 u 11 ta’ Diċembru
Ċerimonji ta’ Gradwazzjoni – Korsijiet fil-Livelli 5 u 6
9,10 & 11 December
Graduation days – Level 5 and 6 courses
24 December
Start of Christmas recess
24 ta’ Diċembru
Bidu tal-btajjel tal-Milied
2014
2014
6 ta’ Jannar
Tkomplija tal-Ewwel Semestru
6 January
Continuation of Semester 1
31 ta’ Jannar
Tmiem l-Ewwel Semestru
31 January
End of Semester 1
3 – 7 ta’ Frar
Eżamijiet tal-Ewwel Semestru/Progress Week
3 – 7 February
Semester 1 – Examinations/ Progress Week
11 ta’ Frar
Bidu tat-Tieni Semestru
11 February
Beginning of Semester 2
14 - 25 ta’ April
Btajjel tal-Għid
14 - 25 April
Easter recess
28 ta’ April
Tkomplija tat-Tieni Semestru
28 April
Continuation of Semester 2
9 - 20 ta’ Ġunju
Eżamijiet tat-Tieni Semestru
9 - 20 June
Semester 2 – Examinations
11 ta’ Lulju
Tmiem it-Tieni Semestru
11 July
End of Semester 2
14 July - 29 August
Summer recess and end of Academic Year
14 ta’ Lulju - 29 ta’ Awwissu Btajjel tas-sajf u tmiem tas-Sena Akkademika
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Over 2,500 students completed MCAST courses during the 2011/12 Academic Year
Mappa tal-Kampus Ewlieni Main Campus Map
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