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- 11/10/01 : MCAST Introductory Certificate in Animal Husbandry and Horticultural skills- Level 1
- 11/10/02 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Horticultureand Animal Care- Level 2
- 11/10/03 : Diploma in Fish Husbandry
- 11/10/04 : MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Animal Care
- 11/10/05 : MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Horticulture
- 11/10/06 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture
- 11/10/07 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Animal Management
- 11/10/08 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Horticulture (Garden Design)
- 11/10/09 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Management
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| MCAST Introductory Certificate in Animal Husbandry and Horticultural skills - Level 1 |
| Course Code | 11/10/01 |
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| Level | 1 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | Finished Compulsory Education |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
Animal Management, Horticultural skills
Specialist Study Units:
English, Maltese, Mathematics, Information Technology, Personal Development
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| About The Course |
The students will have the opportunity to handle a
variety of farmed animals as well as work on crop
fields and fruit trees.
It is a comprehensive course for those students who
wish to start their studies in the trade.
This one year course has the key skill subjects
embedded with the vocational subjects. |
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| MCAST Foundation Certificate in Horticulture and Animal Care - Level 2 |
| Course Code | 11/10/02 |
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| Level | 2 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | Finished Compulsory Education
and a Pass in MCAST Tests
Or Introductory Certificate |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
English, Maltese, Mathematics, Science,
Information Technology, Personal Development
Specialist Study Units:
Animal Science, Plant Science, Soil Science,
Animal Husbandry, Horticulture Skills
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| About The Course |
This one year full-time course is intended for students
who completed their compulsory education and is
designed to equip students with a range of skills and
competences enabling them to become competent in
various land-based activities.
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. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Fish Husbandry |
| Course Code | 11/10/03 |
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| Level | 3 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 2 SEC/O-Level passes
Preferred: Biology, English Language or
equivalent qualifications
Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
Undertake Work Related Experience in the
Land-Based Industries, Environmental and
Land-Based Business
Specialist Study Units:
Introduction to Fish Health, Introduction to Fish
Biology, Introduction to Aquatic Ecology,
Introduction to Fish Farming, Introduction to
Caring for Ornamental Aquatics
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| About The Course |
This course offers an introduction to fish husbandry to
offer students an overview of the basic principles required
for the graduate’s eventual entry into related work places
such as fish farming and the aquatics industry.
Students are expected to attend to all practical sessions
which will be vital to back up the theoretical knowledge
gained at the Institute. This will require initiative and
responsibility from the student’s side due to the nature
of this work. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Animal Care |
| Course Code | 11/10/04 |
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| Level | 3 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 2 SEC/O-Level passes
Preferred: Biology, English Language or
equivalent qualifications
Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
Undertake work experience in the land-based
industries, Maintain animal accommodation,
Plan and monitor animal feeding, Maintain
animal health and welfare
Specialist Study Units:
Understanding the principles of animal biology,
Introduction to animal breeds and grooming,
Contribute to the nursing of animals.
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| About The Course |
This course offers an introduction to working with and
handling of farm animals and pets. It provides the
practical skills and background knowledge required to
form a solid foundation in animal care.
Students who opt for such courses are expected to
attend scheduled husbandry duties which form part
of this course. This practical experience, coupled
with motivation and responsibility, will back up the
theoretical knowledge gained at the Institute. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Horticulture |
| Course Code | 11/10/05 |
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| Level | 3 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 2 SEC/O-Level passes
Preferred: Biology, English Language
Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate |
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Core Units:
Understand the principles of plant science,
Understand the principles of soil science,
Undertake work experience in the land-based
industries, Establish and maintain
plants outdoors
Specialist Study Units:
Participate in horticultural crop production
outdoors, Participate in protected horticulture
plant production, Introduction to animal and
plant biology
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| About The Course |
The MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Horticulture offers a
mixture of the basic theoretical knowledge combined
with the technical practical skills related to the
Horticultural sector.
This one year course is practically based and will
equip students with the required practical skills and
foundation knowledge in plant management and
production principles. It is practically based course
where the emphasis is on gaining skills, backed up
by the theoretical knowledge gained at the Institute.
Students are expected to attend scheduled horticulture
practical sessions which form part of the course.
This will improve employment opportunities and is
a good foundation for future career opportunities or
progression to a more advanced qualification. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture |
| Course Code | 11/10/06 |
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| Level | 4 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 2 years full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | 4 SEC/O-Level passes –
Preferred: Biology, Chemistry,
Mathematics, English Language
Or: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Animal Care
Or: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Horticulture
Or: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Fish Husbandry |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
Undertake an Investigative Project in the
Land-Based Sector, Undertake and Review
Work Related Experience in the Land-Based
Industries, Business Management in the
Land-Based Sector
Specialist Study Units:
Undertake Estate Skills, Manage Agricultural
Environments, Understand Agricultural Organic
Production, Undertake Land-Based Industries
Pollution and Waste Control Management,
Participate in Business Planning and
Improvement in the Land-Based Sector,
Undertaking Farm Habitat Management,
Understanding Countryside Tourism
and Recreation, Understanding Coastal
Management, Understanding Water Quality
Horticulture:
Understand the Principles of Plant Science,
Understand the Principles of Soil Science,
Undertake Agricultural Crop Production,
Understanding Principles of Land-Based
Machinery, Understand Agriculture Forage Crop
Production, Undertaking Root Crop and Field
Vegetable Production, Understand and Use
Agricultural Spreaders and Sprayers
Animal Management:
Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology,
Undertaking Poultry Production, Understand
and Promote Animal Health, Undertake Dairy
Production, Undertaking Pig Production/
Understanding Aquaculture Systems,
Understand the Principles of Animal Biology
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| About The Course |
This two-year full time course provides the student
with a broad knowledge of the agricultural industry
including crop management, livestock and farm
machinery. This is an opportunity for students to gain
experience while learning new skills.
Students are encouraged to relate theory to
practice at all stages through assignments, projects,
practical work and work placements. Scheduled
husbandry and crop duties form an integral part of
the curriculum.
Students have the opportunity to choose either the
animal care, or the horticultural management option. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Animal Management |
| Course Code | 11/10/07 |
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| Level | 5 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 2 years full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | Either: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma
in Agriculture + Interview and Portfolio
Or: Passes in two subjects at A level
Or : Passes in one subject at A level*
and three subjects at Intermediate Level.
*These must include at least one subject
from Biology and Chemistry |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
Principles of Land-based Business,
Investigative Project, Biological Principles,
Animal Husbandry, Animal Health and Welfare,
Animal Nutrition, Environmental Management
Specialist Study Units:
Project Management for Land-based Industries,
Land-based Industry Experience, Sustainable
Development, Principles of Ecology, Animal
Adaptations, Animal Behaviour, Applied Animal
Health, Animal Nursing, Land Use Issues
and Policies
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| About The Course |
This course encompasses knowledge and skills that
are required by students wishing to follow a career in
the Animal management sector, including veterinary
services, the welfare and regulatory services, farm
management, environmental management, the animal
nutrition sector and the care of exotic animals.
Lectures will be spread over two years and will include
site visits, practical sessions and work placements,
laboratory work as well as project management. |
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| MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Horticulture (Garden Design) |
| Course Code | 11/10/08 |
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| Level | 5 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST-BTEC |
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| Course Duration | 2 years full-time |
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| Fees | BTEC Registration Fee |
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| Entry | Either: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma
in Agriculture + Interview and Portfolio
Or: Passes in two subjects at A level
Or : Passes in one subject at A level*
and three subjects at Intermediate Level.
*These must include at least one subject
from Biology and Chemistry |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
Principles of land-based business, Investigative
project, Biological principles, Small business
enterprise, Principles of plant and soil science,
Plant environmental adaptation and physiology,
Environment management
Specialist Study Units:
Sustainable development, Land-based industry
experience, Horticultural technology, Garden
design principles, Landscape and garden
maintenance, Management of organic matter,
Design process, Historical influence in garden
design, Principles of ecology
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| About The Course |
Learners will be able to apply horticultural practices in
outdoor and indoor environments by making use of the
latest technology, managerial and scientific techniques.
Students shall also extend their knowledge and
develop skills in garden design and landscaping.
Principles of care, health and ecology will be dealt
with, within the concepts of sustainable and organic
land-based horticultural activity. |
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| Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Animal Management |
| Course Code | 11/10/09 |
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| Level | 6 |
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| Awarding Body | MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft |
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| Course Duration | 1 year full-time |
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| Fees | - |
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| Entry | MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma
in Animal Management
Further details are available under section
”Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees” |
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| Study Units |
Core Units:
Research Methods, Dissertation,
Entrepreneurship, Principles of Ecology,
Business Planning, Sustainable Land Use
with special reference to the local Maltese
agricultural situation
Specialist Study Units:
Animal Philosophy, Ethics and Law, Animal
Welfare and Legislation, Production Animal
(Livestock) Management, Applied Animal
Health and Nutrition
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| About The Course |
This is a one-year course that enables students to
obtain a top-up degree after successfully completing
the HND in Animal Management. Students will have
the opportunity to study and practice different aspects
related to their main area of study, with the aim of
seeking employment at management level in private
enterprise, research and development and regulatory
services both locally and internationally. |
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