2012 prospectus gozo centre

Photo courtesy of Marine Park Malta

The MCAST Gozo Centre offers Gozitan students

a selection of the courses available at the College’s

ten institutes on the island of Malta. MCAST’s course

provision in Gozo is intended to meet the Gozitan

young people’s demand for VET opportunities close

to home, as well as to meet the skills demands of the

Gozitan economy. Our training is offered through two

sub-centres. At the Xagħra centre, we offer courses

in business and commerce and ICT. At the Xewkija

Centre, we have workshops, studios and lecture rooms

for our programmes in mechanical, electrical, building

and construction engineering, as well as for courses

in community services. The MCAST Pathway for

Independent Living Programme is also offered at the

Xewkija Centre.

MCAST Xagħra Centre132, Triq it-Tiġrija, Xagħra, Gozo XRA 2013

00356 2155 6275 00356 2156 4521 [email protected]

MCAST Xewkija CentreTriq tal-Ħamrija, Xewkija, Gozo XWK 9034

00365 2156 4146 00356 2155 1529 [email protected]

Director: Mr Godwin Grech

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271 12/04/01G MCAST INTROduCTORy CERTIfICATE IN CONSTRuCTION ENGINEERING - LEvEL 1*

272 12/06/01G MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN BuSINESS - LEvEL 2*

273 12/09/02G MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN CARE - LEvEL 2*

274 12/05/02G MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN COMpuTING - LEvEL 2*

275 12/04/23G MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN ENGINEERING SkILLS - LEvEL 2*

277 12/09/03G MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN HAIRdRESSING - LEvEL 2*

278 12/03/03G CERTIfICATE IN ELECTROTECHNICAL TECHNOLOGy (C&G 2330)

279 12/09/04G dIpLOMA IN HAIRdRESSING - WOMEN (C&G 6902)

280 12/04/10G MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN CONSTRuCTION

282 12/03/04G MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

284 12/09/06G MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN HEALTH ANd SOCIAL CARE

285 12/01/03G MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

287 12/05/03G MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN IT

288 12/03/05GA CERTIfICATE IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION /MAINTENANCE (C&G 2330)

290 12/09/09G MCAST-BTEC ExTENdEd dIpLOMA IN HEALTH ANd SOCIAL CARE (SOCIAL CARE)

291 12/05/04G MCAST-BTEC ExTENdEd dIpLOMA IN IT (SOfTWARE dEvELOpMENT)

292 12/05/05G MCAST-BTEC ExTENdEd dIpLOMA IN IT (NETWORkING ANd SySTEMS SuppORT)

295 12/06/09G AAT dIpLOMA IN ACCOuNTING

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

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

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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.

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At MCAST I acquired the required electrical installation skills and the ability to quickly adapt to the ever-changing technologies in this field. This flexibility soon became an essential requirement in my work on innovative renewable energy systems.

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SHANNON vASSALLO, Technician at Econetique Ltd.

Diploma in Electrical Installation/Maintenance (City & Guilds 2330)

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JuLIE-pEARL MuSCAT,

Business Support Officer at Bank of Valletta

MCAST Diploma in Banking and Financial Services

My MCAST course did not only provide me with the required skills to work in business and commerce, but also served as the foundation stone for further studies as I eventually read for a Masters in Business Administration.

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MCAST INTROduCTORy CERTIfICATE IN CONSTRuCTION ENGINEERING - LEvEL 1AWARDING BODy: MCAST

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

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

Jekk tmur tajjeb, sa l-aħħar tal-kors tkun ħadt biżżejjed prattika u ġbart l-għarfien meħtieġ biex tkun tista’ tidħol għal kwalunkwe Foundation Certificate kors fil-Livell 2, li joffru l-Istitut tal-Bini u l-Inġinerija tal-Kostruzzjoni u Istituti oħrajn.

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

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

Fees: Not applicable

Entry Requirements:FINISHED COMPuLSORy EDuCATION

Other entry requirements:Initial Assessment Tests

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the importance of following

workshop safe practices and of handling hand tools safely

2. Follow instructions to mark simple templates3. Follow instructions to produce simple

products from various materials4. Appreciate the link between workshop

practice and key skills.

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

The programme includes vocational practice to demonstrate the opportunities that can be followed in various sectors. This includes woodwork, plumbing, sheet-metal, bench-fitting and electrical practical exercises. By the end of the course, provided you are successful, you would have experienced and gained sufficient basic knowledge to follow any Foundation Certificate Level 2 programme offered by the Institute of Building and Construction Engineering and other Insitutes.

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

MQF LEVEL 1271

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MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN BuSINESS - LEvEL 2AWARDING BODy: MCAST

Il-kors jipprovdi opportunità biex inti tkun tista’ ssegwi programm strutturat ta’ studju f’qasam li l-iktar jinteressak, f’dan il-kaz, in-Negozju.

Il-programm fih elementi ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li tgħinek tfassal idea ċara ta’ dak li beħsiebek tagħmel iżjed ‘il quddiem.

L-istudenti li jidħlu għall-Foundation Certificate in Business jibdew jifhmu aħjar x’toffri d-dinja tan-negozju. Fl-istess ħin huma jkunu jridu jissaħħu f’dawk is-suġġetti li huma ta’ qofol għal kwalunkwe kors li joffri l-Kulleġġ.



Entry Requirements:MCAST INTRODuCTORy CERTIFICATEorFINISHED COMPuLSORy EDuCATION


At the end of the programme, you will be able to:1. Describe basic business concepts2. Communicate in Maltese and English in a

business environment3. Apply mathematical skills in everyday life and

in business4. use appropriate IT skills.

The course is designed to provide an opportunity to students to follow a structured programme of study in that area which is closer to their interests, in this case, Business.

The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation they intend to follow.

Students opting to follow the Foundation Certificate in Business will be introduced to the world of business. They will also consolidate their knowledge of those basic subjects and skills required for them to join a variety of courses.

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MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN CARE - LEvEL 2

Il-kors jipprovdi opportunità lil dawk li spiċċaw l-iskola obbligatorja u għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja biex isegwu kors fil-qasam li hu ta’ interess għalihom.

Il-kors jinkludi element ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li tgħinek tifforma idea tajba tas-sengħa jew vokazzjoni li beħsiebek issegwi. Dan il-kors jipprovdi l-ħiliet bażiċi li jwasslu għal aktar taħriġ fis-settur tal-kura.

Tkun trid tersaq għal testijiet fil-Malti, fl-Ingliż u fil-Matematika. Wara dawn it-testijiet, l-MCAST iħejji lista ta’ dawk li jkunu jeħtieġu aktar għajnuna biex ilaħħqu mal-istudji tagħhom. Dawn l-istudenti jidħlu għall-Foundation Course fuq il-Livell Vokazzjonali 1. Dan il-kors ta’ sena jgħinhom jgħaddu għall-Foundation Course fuq il-Livell 2 is-sena ta’ wara.




Other entry requirements:Initial Assessment Tests and Interview

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand basic care principles.2. Practise proper personal care and

presentation3. understand basic scientific principles needed

to be effective carers4. Work safely to protect oneself and others

within the care environment.

The programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in an area which is close to their interests.

The programme includes vocational practice and this will help students to get a better idea of the nature of this calling. This course provides the basic skills necessary for further training.

you will be required to sit for tests in Maltese, English and Mathematics. Following these tests, MCAST shall draw up a list of those who are found to require significant help in their studies. These learners will stand to benefit by joining the Foundation Course at Vocational Level 1 instead. This is a one-year course which is intended to help the students to progress to the Foundation Course at Level 2 the following year.

MQF LEVEL 2

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MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN COMpuTING – LEvEL 2

Dan il-programm iwassal biex l-istudenti, li għandhom iiċ-ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja, ikunu jistgħu jaqbdu l-istudju fil-qasam tal-IT. Il-kors fih element tajjeb ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li għandha tgħin biex l-istudent jifforma idea ċara dwar x’titlob is-sengħa tal-IT.

Ikollok tagħrif siewi fuq l-oqsma bażiċi tat-Teknoloġija tal-Informazzjoni u l-Komunikazzjoni. Il-kors huwa wieħed f’serje ta’ programmi li jippreparawk għax-xogħol fl-Industrija tal-Kompjuter.

Ftakar li l-kors huwa biss wieħed ta’ preparazzjoni u waħdu ma jkunx biżżejjed biex issib impjieg fl-Industrija tal-ICT.





At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Identify the main hardware components of a

computer system2. Carry out simple programming tasks using a

high level language3. use several office applications in a proficient

manner4. Create simple web pages using several web

design tools.

The programme is designed to allow students with a School Leaving Certificate to follow a study in the area of IT. The course includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation of IT.

Students will receive a proper understanding of the basic areas that make up Information and Communication Technology. This course is the first in a series of programmes that will prepare individuals to work within the Computing Industry.

The course is a preparatory course and is not intended to prepare you for employment within the ICT Industry.

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MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN ENGINEERING SkILLS – LEvEL 2

Dan il-kors huwa maħsub għal studenti li jkollhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja u li jkunu jixtiequ jsegwu programm ta’ studju f’xi qasam li jinteressahom. Il-programm jinkludi elementi ta’ taħriġ vokazzjonali li jgħinuk biex tifhem aħjar in-natura tas-sengħa li tixtieq taqbad u li tkun tista’ ssegwi f’livelli ta’ studju ogħla.

Għaldaqstant, il-kors jinkludi aspetti prattiċi u teoretiċi f’għażla ta’ snajja’ utli, bħal ma huma l-Elettriku, il-Mekkanika, il-Welding u x-xogħol tal-ħadid, ix-xogħol tal-injam kif ukoll il-bini.

Tieħu esperjenza fl-użu tal-għodda, il-materjali u l-proċessi skont is-snajja’ li semmejna. Il-kors jgħinek ukoll biex tagħżel is-sengħa li tgħodd għalik u l-karriera li tixtieq taqbad.





At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the basic characteristics of wood,

construction, welding, fabrication, mechanical, auto and electrical fields of study

2. Interpret different types of information and ideas in terms of core skills in mathematics and science, language communication, information technology and basic technical documentation

3. use basic hand tools effectively in a workshop environment

4. Take responsibility for completing simple assigned tasks and assignments.

The course is designed for school leavers who are in possession of a School Leaving Certificate and who wish to follow a structured programme of study in an area which is close to their interests. The programme includes elements of vocational practice that will help students to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation they intend to follow at further levels of vocational training.

The course thus provides practical and theoretical aspects of a number of useful trades (Electrical, Mechanical, Welding and Fabrication, Woodwork and Construction in Stone).

you will be able to gain experience in the use of tools, materials and processes relating to these trades. The course will enable you to choose and progress in one specific trade as a career.


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MCAST fOuNdATION CERTIfICATE IN HAIRdRESSING – LEvEL 2

Il-kors tal-hairdressing jipprovdi opportunità ta’ taħriġ fis-settur lil dawk li jkunu spiċċaw l-iskola obbligatorja u li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-Tmiem tal-Iskola Sekondarja.

Il-programm ma jikkonsistix biss fi prattika vokazzjonali. Jinkludi wkoll is-suġġetti ta’ qofol li jgħinuk biex tifforma idea aħjar ta’ x’titlob is-sengħa li biħsiebek issegwi. Fi kliem ieħor, dan il-kors iservi ta’ bażi biex, fl-aħħar mill-aħħar, tkun tista’ timxi ‘l quddiem u titħarreġ iżjed fis-sengħa tal-hairdressing.



Entry Requirements:MCAST INTRODuCTORy CERTIFICATEor FINISHED COMPuLSORy EDuCATION

Other entry requirements:Initial Assessment TestsApplicants may be called for an Interview

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Describe basic hair and scalp structures2. Practise proper personal care and

presentation3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic

scientific principles relating to hairdressing4. Complete a range of basic tasks required to

assist a hairdresser.

The hairdressing programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the School Leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in an area which is close to their interests.

The programme does not only consist of vocational practice. It includes the study of key skills which will also help you to get a better idea of the nature of your preferred calling. In other words, the course provides the basic skills necessary for further training in the hairdressing trade.


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CERTIfICATE IN ELECTROTECHNICAL TECHNOLOGy (C&G 2330)

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 tal-installazzjoni 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.


Fees: City & Guilds Examination Fees

Entry Requirements:MCAST FOuNDATION CERTIFICATEor 2 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSESCompulsory: MathematicsPreferred: 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 installations2. Interpret wiring regulations and requirements

for domestic electrical installations3. Design and implement domestic electrical

installations to given requirements4. 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, Technical Design while supporting ICT skills.

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dIpLOMA IN HAIRdRESSING – WOMEN (C&G 6902)

Dan il-kors iwassal għas-City and Guilds Diploma (C&G 6902) li tista’ twassal biex l-istudenti jibdew jaħdmu f’salon tax-xagħar, jew għal rashom. Id-diploma toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet teoretiċi u prattiċi fil-qasam tal-hairdressing.

Dawn il-ħiliet jinkludu l-ħasil tax-xagħar, l-istil, il-massage, il-qtugħ, iż-żebgħa u l-perm. Titgħallem dwar is-saħħa u s-sigurtà, u dwar l-informazzjoni u l-appuntamenti li tagħti lill-klijenti. Ikollok iċ-ċans ittejjeb il-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa tax-xagħar meta jkollok il-prattika kemm fis-salon tal-MCAST kif ukoll fuq postijiet tax-xogħol.

Course Duration: 2 years full-time

Fees: City & Guilds Registration Fees

Entry Requirements:MCAST FOuNDATION CERTIFICATEor 2 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSESPreferred: English Language, Art, Home Economics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Cut, style and colour different hair varieties2. Manage a hairdressing salon reception desk3. Manage client consultations4. Maintain health and safety standards within a

hairdressing salon.

Career opportunities:• Hairdresser


This course leads to a City and Guilds Diploma (C&G 6902) which is designed for students wanting to start working in a hair salon, or who may want to work independently. The diploma provides a wide range of theoretical and practical skills in hairdressing.

Such skills include shampooing, styling, massaging, cutting, colouring and perming. you will also learn to be aware of health and safety issues as well as how to manage a hairdressing reception. There is also the opportunity to practise your skills both during salon sessions at MCAST as well as on your work placement.

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MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN CONSTRuCTION

F’dan il-kors, it-taħriġ isir fil-Kulleġġ stess u jipprovdi l-ħiliet meħtieġa fuq diversi fergħat li għandhom x’jaqsmu mas-settur tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni.

Din il-kwalifika ttik l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa li biħsiebek tagħżel. Tkun tista’ wkoll tkompli tistudja, kemm jekk tissokta fl-istess linja kif ukoll jekk tagħżel xi qasam relatat, bħall-Kostruzzjoni, l-Inġinerija ċivili jew il-Building Services.

Matul il-kors ikollok taħriġ fuq id-diversi tipi ta’ disinn tekniku li jintuża fl-industrija tal-kostruzzjoni. Barra minn dan, tkun tista’ tapplika l-istandards u l-konvenzjonijiet tipiċi biex tipproduċi sketches u working drawings professjonali.


Fees: BTEC Registration Fees

Entry Requirements:MCAST FOuNDATION CERTIFICATEor2 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSESCompulsory: Mathematics

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the importance of health, safety

and welfare in the construction industry2. understand the diversity of the construction

industry and the contribution to society by those who work within it

3. Apply construction drawing standards and conventions

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

Career opportunities:• Draughts-person assistant • Land surveying assistant• Quantity surveying assistant• Joiner assistant• Mason assistant

The course consists of College based training on the various subjects related to the building and construction sector.

This qualification gives you the knowledge, understanding and skills needed in this specialist area of employment and/or to continue your studies in the same, or related vocational areas such as Construction, Civil Engineering or Building Services.

During the course you will be introduced to the different types of technical drawings used in the construction industry. Additionally, you will be able to apply construction drawing standards and conventions to produce sketches and professional working drawings.

AWARDING BODy: MCAST-BTEC

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12/03/04G

MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN ENGINEERING (ELECTRONICS)

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.

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

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 tal-inġinerija ta’ żmienna.



Entry Requirements:MCAST FOuNDATION CERTIFICATEor 2 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSESCompulsory: MathematicsPreferred: 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 workplace2. use mathematical concepts and principles

related to electrical and mechanical sciences3. 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.

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

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.

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MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN HEALTH ANd SOCIAL CARE

Dan il-kors, li jwassal għad-diploma, joffri l-għarfien u l-ħiliet prattiċi fis-settur tal-kura. Il-programm jgħinek timxi ’l quddiem fil-kwalifiki vokazzjonali f’diversi setturi, bħal ma huma l-edukazzjoni tat-tfal iż-żgħar, il-kura soċjali u s-saħħa.

Ikollok prattika fuq il-post tax-xogħol ma’ gruppi partikulari bħal ma huma l-anzjani, il-persuni b’diżabbiltà u t-tfal li qegħdin taħt il-kura soċjali. It-taħriġ jinkludi wkoll għarfien siewi dwar sitwazzjonijiet li se tiltaqa’ magħhom, per eżempju, kif terfa’ persuna, kif ukoll tagħrif speċifiku fuq il-prevenzjoni u l-kontroll tal-infezzjonijiet.

Dan il-kors jinkludi wkoll taħriġ fil-ħiliet, fosthom l-Ingliż u l-Matematika, li huma ta’ qofol għall-progress fl-istudju tiegħek u għall-akkwist tad-diploma.



Entry Requirements:MCAST FOuNDATION CERTIFICATEor2 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSES Preferred: English Language, Biology, Physics and Chemistry

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand individual rights within the health

and social care sectors2. Identify individual needs within the health and

social care sectors3. Ensure safe environments for particular client

groups4. Recognise human lifespan development.

Career opportunities:• Health carer

This diploma course provides the knowledge and skills required at an operational level in the care sector. The programme helps you to progress to vocational qualifications in a variety of sectors such as early childhood education, social care and health.

you will be assigned work placements with particular client groups such as the elderly, persons with a disability and children in social care. Among other skills, you will have special sessions on moving and handling as well as infection prevention and control.

A key skills programme, among which English and Mathematics, is also offered alongside this course in order to further improve your chances of success in achieving this diploma.


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12/01/03G

MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Dan il-programm tal-MCAST-BTEC huwa l-ewwel pass fis-sistema tal-BTEC li jaf iwasslek biex taqbad karriera fl-inġinerija. Il-kors huwa wieħed prattiku u rilevanti għad-dinja tax-xogħol. Titgħallem billi taħdem fuq proġetti u eżerċizzi li għandhom rabta sħiħa ma’ sitwazzjonijiet, attivitajiet u ħtiġijiet realistiċi.

Il-programm jittratta dwar l-għarfien bażiku u l-ħiliet prattiċi, u joffrilek bidu siewi għal numru ta’ karrieri fis-settur tal-inġinerija. Ikollok l-opportunità ttejjeb il-ħiliet tiegħek fis-suġġetti relatati bħalma huma l-Matematika, il-Fiżika, id-Disinn Tekniku u t-Teknoloġija tal-Informazzjoni.



Entry Requirements:MCAST FOuNDATION CERTIFICATEor 2 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSESfrom Mathematics, Physics, Graphical Communication, Design and Technology

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Work safely and effectively in mechanical

engineering fields2. Interpret engineering related drawings and

diagrams3. Perform basic machining and fabrication

processes4. Apply mechanical and electrical principles

to address basic mechanical engineering problems.

Career opportunities:• Engineering Apprentice• Handyman• Fitter

This MCAST-BTEC programme is your first step in the BTEC system to embark on an engineering career. This course provides a practical, work related course. Learning takes place by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

It covers the basic knowledge and practical skills, providing a good foundation for future career opportunities in engineering. you will be exposed to a wide knowledge in related subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Drawing and Information Technology.

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MCAST-BTEC dIpLOMA IN IT

Dan il-kors huwa l-ewwel tarġa f’sensiela ta’ programmi ta’ tliet snin. Il-programm joffrilek għadd ta’ ħiliet li tkun teħtieġ biex tibda taħdem fl-Industrija tal-Kompjuter.

F’dan il-livell ta’ studju, titgħallem is-suġġetti ta’ qofol kemm fil-qasam tan-networking kif ukoll f’dak tal-iżvilupp tas-software.

Jeħtieġ li tgħaddi minn dan il-kors jekk tixtieq li titla’ tarġa oħra u tkompli tistudja fuq l-Extended Diploma, programm ta’ sentejn tal-Livell 4. Dan aħna nirrakkomandawh jekk inti biħsiebek tidħol għal karriera fl-Industrija tal-IT.



Entry Requirements:MCAST FOuNDATION CERTIFICATEor 2 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSES Compulsory: MathematicsPreferred: English Language and one subject from Computing, Physics, Accounting and Business Studies

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. understand the fundamentals of computer

hardware2. understand the fundamentals of

communication and networks3. use multimedia graphic applications4. Make use of basic techniques of programming

and software development.

This course is the first step in a block of a three-year training programme, designed to provide the necessary skills to work in the Computing Industry.

At this level of study, you will be introduced to fundamental subjects in both the networking and the software development areas. you will also be given the opportunity to upgrade your key skills.

The course is a pre-requisite for the follow up two-year Level 4 Extended Diploma programme, which we strongly recommend if you intend to embark on a career in IT.

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12/03/05GA

CERTIfICATE IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION / MAINTENANCE (C&G 2330)

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 iċ-ċertifikat 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.

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 installations2. Interpret and follow safety requirements for

domestic and industrial installations3. 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.


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MCAST-BTEC ExTENdEd dIpLOMA IN HEALTH ANd SOCIAL CARE (SOCIAL CARE)

L-MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care) għandha l-għan li tiżviluppalek dawk il-ħiliet prattiċi li teħtieġ biex taħdem fil-qasam tal-kura b’mod professjonali.

Il-programm huwa wieħed komprensiv u jiġbor fih numru ta’ suġġetti, jiġifieri, is-soċjoloġija, il-psikoloġija, l-istudji tal-komunikazzjoni, il-bioloġija umana u l-liġi. Il-kors irawwem fik il-ħiliet u l-għarfien li teħtieġ biex tkun tista’ taħdem fis-settur tal-kura.

Din il-kwalifika tippreparak għall-impjieg fid-djar tal-kura, fl-oqsma tax-xogħol fil-komunità, fis-settur tal-volontarjat u fid-djar tal-anzjani bħala senior care worker.



Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTEC DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Provide a safe environment for adults and

children2. Deal with challenging behaviour3. use effective communication in health and

social care settings4. use technology in health and social care

settings.

Career opportunities:• Senior care worker

The MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care) has been developed to prepare learners to work in care-related careers in a professional capacity.

It provides a holistic approach in that the subjects covered are sociology, psychology, communication studies, human biology and law. It equips you with the skills and knowledge which are of utmost importance in the care sector.

This qualification prepares you for employment in care homes, in the fields of community work, in the voluntary sector and in homes for the elderly as senior care workers.


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MCAST-BTEC ExTENdEd dIpLOMA IN IT (SOfTWARE dEvELOpMENT)

Dan il-kors intensiv għandu l-għan li jtejjiblek l-għarfien u t-taħriġ li tkun ħadt fil-kors tal-Livell 3.Jagħtik ukoll il-ħiliet meħtieġa biex tkun tista’ taħdem fl-industrija tal-IT.

Fit-tieni sena tal-kors, tkun tista’ tispeċjalizza fis-Software Develpment. Tistudja dawk is-suġġetti li huma rilevanti għall-ħtiġijiet tal-Industrija.

Importanti niġbdu l-attenzjoni li biex tkun tista’ tlaħħaq mal-istudju fuq dan il-kors, inti trid tkun ġa ssodisfajt ir-rekwiżiti stabbiliti għax b’hekk biss tkun kapaċi timxi ‘l quddiem u ttemm il-programm b’suċċess.



Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTEC DIPLOMA IN ITor4 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSESCompulsory: Mathematics and Computer Studies Preferred: English Language and one subject from Physics, Accounting and Business Studies

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Design, implement and administer midsized

computer networks2. Assemble and troubleshoot computer

hardware3. Apply modern technologies in software

development4. Develop and maintain websites with

interactive multimedia content.

Career opportunities:• Software tester• Programmer• Programme developer• Systems analyst

This intensive course aims to take further the knowledge and training you received at Level 3.It also provides you with the required skills to work in the IT Industry.

In the second year of the course, you will specialize in Software Development. you will study those subjects which are relevant to the needs of Industry.

It is important to point out that you should only apply for this course if you have already successfully met the necessary entry pre-requisites in order to be able to progress and complete the course successfully.


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MCAST-BTEC ExTENdEd dIpLOMA IN IT (NETWORkING ANd SySTEMS SuppORT)

Dan il-kors intensiv għandu l-għan li jtejjeb l-għarfien u t-taħriġ li l-istudent ikun ħa fil-Livell 3 u jħejjik aħjar biex tkun tista’ taħdem fl-Industrija tal-IT. Fit-tieni sena tal-kors, l-istudenti jispeċjalizzaw fin-Networking u fl-ICT Support.Tistudja suġġetti li huma rilevanti għall-ħtiġijiet tal-industrija.

Importanti niġbdu l-attenzjoni li biex tkun tista’ tlaħħaq mal-istudju fuq dan il-kors, inti trid tkun diġà ssodisfajt ir-rekwiżiti stabbiliti, għax b’hekk biss tkun kapaċi timxi ‘l quddiem u ttemm il-programm b’suċċess.



Entry Requirements:MCAST-BTEC DIPLOMA IN ITor4 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSESCompulsory: Mathematics and Computer Studies Preferred: English Language and one subject from Physics, Accounting and Business Studies

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Design, implement and administer midsized

computer networks2. Assemble and troubleshoot computer

hardware3. Apply modern technologies in software

development4. Develop and maintain websites with

interactive multimedia content.

Career opportunities:• Computer technician • Network administrator• Help desk and systems support technician

This intensive course aims to take further the knowledge and training received at Level 3 and to provide students with the required skills to work in the IT Industry. In the second year of the course, students will specialise in Networking and ICT Support. you will study subjects that are relevant to the needs of industry.

It is important to point out that you should only apply for this course if you have already successfully met the necessary entry pre-requisites in order to be able to progress and complete the course successfully.


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AAT dIpLOMA IN ACCOuNTING

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

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

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

Course Duration: 3 years full-time (1 year full-time (Certificate) + 2 years full-time (Advanced Certificate and Diploma))

Fees: AAT Registration Fees

Entry Requirements:4 SEC/O-LEVEL PASSES

At the end of the programme, you will be able to: 1. Apply finance administration skills such as

double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, and purchase, sales and general ledgers

2. understand the processes and acquire the skills necessary to carry out the role of a finance officer

3. Lead a finance team4. Apply the appropriate professional ethics

required in the accounting environment.

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

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

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

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

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