MCAST Introductory Certificate
or
Finished Compulsory Education

Initial Assessment Tests. Students who apply to join a Vocational Foundation Course at Level 2 shall be required to pass MCAST key skills level 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 should help them to progress to the Foundation Course at Level 2 the following year.

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 & Fabrication, Woodwork & 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.

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, 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

Workshop Practice (Electrical Installation, Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, Woodwork, Construction in Stone)
Workshop Technology (Electrical Installation, Mechanical Engineering, Welding and Fabrication, Woodwork, Construction in Stone)
Engineering Science & Materials
Engineering Communication/Measuring and Marking out
English
Maltese

Mathematics
Information Technology
Personal Development

Following the successful completion of the course, students may be eligible to apply for the following courses:

Course title:
Level 3 – MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction
Level 3 – City & Guilds 2330 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology
Level 3 – MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)
Level 3 – MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Level 3 – Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (C&G 2850)
Level 3 – Certificate in Automotive maintenance & repair (C&G 4290)
Level 3 – Certificate in Automotive Body and paint (C&G 4290)
Level 3 – Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Category ‘A’ License Course
Level 3 – 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

Other MCAST Level 3 programme under guidance

Allows successful students to progress to level 3