MCAST Introductory Certificate
or
Finished Compulsory Education

Initial Assessment Tests

This programme provides you with an opportunity to get acquainted with the different vocational trades related to construction engineering.
The vocational practice component is based on a ‘taster’ approach whereby you will learn about the tools, materials, processes and applications relative to:
• Welding and Fabrication
• Plumbing, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
• Woodwork
• Trowel trades, including restoration, stone masonry and tile laying.
Additionally, technical drawing will complement the four vocational areas listed above. Scientific underpinning principles, directly related to the vocational units, are also embedded within the programme.

Units are assessed by a series of structured tasks conducted in a workshop environment and by assignments invloving a mixture of theoretical and practical applications. Formative feedback is given to all learners on completion of a given task and/or assessment.

1. Understand the basic characteristics of wood, plumbing, welding, fabrication, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and trowel trades
2. Use basic hand tools effectively and safely, to carry out specific practical tasks, in a workshop environment
3. Apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme, to develop a practical project, under supervision
4. Understand and use essential skills in mathematics, language communication, information technology and basic technical documentation to carry out simple assigned tasks and assessments responsibly.

Welding and Fabrication
Plumbing, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
Woodwork
Trowel Trades
Technological Project
Engineering Communication
English
Maltese

Mathematics
Information Technology
Personal Development

MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making – Level 3
MCAST Diploma in Plumbing – Level 3
MCAST Diploma in Welding & Fabrication – Level 3
MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning – Level 3
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction
Other MCAST Level 3 programme under guidance

Trades person assistant (at operative level)

With further training and study, you may progress in several areas in the construction industry, such as:

• Welder and fabricator
• Woodworker
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning technician
• Plumber
• Tile Layer
• Plasterer