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  1. 11/09/01 : MCAST Introductory Certificate in Care - Level 1

  2. 11/09/02 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Care - Level 2

  3. 11/09/03 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Hairdressing - Level 2

  4. 11/09/04 : Diploma in Hairdressing - Women (C & G 6902)

  5. 11/09/04A : Diploma in Hairdressing - Women (C & G 6902)

  6. 11/09/05 : ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists

  7. 11/09/06 : MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care

  8. 11/09/07 : MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sports (Exercise & Fitness)

  9. 11/09/08 : ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Facial Electrical Treatments, Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists

  10. 11/09/08A : ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Facial Electrical Treatments, Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists

  11. 11/09/10 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care)

  12. 11/09/11 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness)

  13. 11/09/12 : MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development

  14. 11/09/13 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years

  15. 11/09/14 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management)

  16. 11/09/15 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice)

  17. 11/09/16 : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Management)

  18. 11/09/17 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice)

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MCAST Introductory Certificate in Care - Level 1
Course Code11/09/01
Level1
Awarding BodyMCAST
Course Duration1 year full-time
Fees-
EntryFinished Compulsory Education
Study Units Key Skills:
English, Maltese, Mathematics, Information Technology, Personal Development

Vocational Practice:
Introduction to Care, Care Skills
About The Course Il-Level One Certificate in Care huwa maħsub għal dawk l-istudenti li jeħtieġu li jifhmu iktar x’inhuma r-Rekwiżiti għall-Óiliet Prinġipali f’dan il-livell. L-istudenti se jkunu jistgħu jiffokaw fuq żewġ unitajiet ta’ studju li jkollhom x’jaqsmu speġifikatament malqasam tal-kura, jiġifieri Introduction to Care u Care Skills. L-istudenti jkollhom l-opportunità li jżuru mkejjen fejn tingħata kura bħala parti mill-programm tal-kors tagħhom. Dan il-kors joffri biss introduzzjoni bażika għall-qasam tal-kura u l-istudenti jeħtieġ li jtemmu l-Level Two Foundation Certificate in Care kif ukoll id-Diploma in Care sabiex ikunu jistgħu jaħdmu fil-Qasam tal-Kura bħala ‘carers’.
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Care - Level 2
Course Code11/09/02
Level2
Awarding BodyMCAST
Course Duration1 year full-time
Fees-
EntryFinished Compulsory Education and a Pass in MCAST Tests Or: Introductory Certificate
NotesApplicants may be called for a Test and/or an Interview
Study Units English, Maltese, Mathematics, Information Technology, Personal Development

Vocational Practice:
Vocational Experience in a Health or Social Care Environment, Science for Foundation in Care, Health and Well-Being for Care, Health and Social Care, Care within Society
About The Course Il-kors hu maħsub li jipprovdi opportunità lil dawk li spiġġaw l-iskola obbligatorja u għandhom fil-pussess tagħhom l-iSchool Leaving Certificate biex isegwu kors fil-qasam li l-aktar hu ta’ interess għalihom. Il-kors jinkludi ammont sostanzjali ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li tgħinhom jiffurmaw idea ġara tas-sengħa jew vokazzjoni li beħsiebhom isegwu. Kull unità ta’ studju f’din il-kwalifika tiġi assessjata primarjament b’sistema ta’ assessjar kontinwu u testijiet. Dan il-kors jipprovdi il-ħiliet bażiġi li jwasslu għal aktar taħriġ fis-settur tal- Kura. L-istudenti huma mħajrin jiksbu l-għarfien u t-tagħlim li tant huma meħtieġa għal firxa wiesgħa ta’ professjonijiet ta’ kura.

L-istudenti li japplikaw għal Vocational Foundation Course (Kors Bażiku Vokazzjonali) fuq il-livell 2 iridu jgħaddu minn testijiet fil-Malti, fl-Ingliż u fil- Matematika mħejjija mill-MCAST. Wara dawn ittestijiet, l-MCAST jagħmel lista ta’ dawk li jirriżulta li jkunu jeħtieġu għajnuna sostanzjali fl-istudji tagħhom. Dawn l-istudenti se jiksbu iktar benefiġġji jekk jidħlu għall-Foundation Course (Kors Bażiku) fuq il-Livell Vokazzjonali 1. Dan huwa kors ta’ sena li għandu jgħinhom jgħaddu għall-Foundation Course fuq illivell 2 is-sena ta’ wara.
MCAST Foundation Certificate in Hairdressing - Level 2
Course Code11/09/03
Level2
Awarding BodyMCAST
Course Duration1 year full-time
Fees-
EntryFinished Compulsory Education and a Pass in MCAST Tests Or: Introductory Certificate
NotesApplicants may be called for an Aptitude Test and/or Interview.
Study Units English, Maltese, Mathematics, Information Technology, Personal Development

Vocational Practice:
Vocational Experience in a Hairdressing Salon, Science for Foundation in Hairdressing, Basic Hairdressing Skills, Customer Care Services, Hairdressing… A Fashion Industry
About The Course Il-kors hu maħsub li jipprovdi opportunità lil dawk li spiġġaw l-iskola obbligatorja u għandhom fil-pussess tagħhom l-iSchool Leaving Certificate biex isegwu kors fil-qasam li l-aktar hu ta’ interess għalihom. Il-kors jinkludi ammont sostanzjali ta’ prattika vokazzjonali li tgħinhom jiffurmaw idea ġara tas-sengħa jew vokazzjoni li beħsiebhom isegwu. Kull unità ta’ studju f’din il-kwalifika hija assessjata primarjament b’sistema ta’ assessjar kontinwu u testijiet. Dan il-kors huwa ta’ bażi għal aktar taħriġ fis-sengħa tax-xagħar. F’dan il-kors l-istudenti jitgħallmu suġġetti li bihom jistgħu jimxu ’l quddiem fil-karriera tal-Hairdressing.
Diploma in Hairdressing - Women (C & G 6902)
Course Code11/09/04
Level3
Awarding BodyCity & Guilds
Course Duration2 years full-time
FeesCity & Guilds Registration Fees
Entry2 SEC/O-Level passes - Preferred: English Language, Art, Home Economics and one subject from Biology, Physics and Chemistry Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate
Study Units Core Units:
Working in Hairdressing, Maintaining Health and Safety in the Salon, Client Consultation for Hairdressing Services, Shampoo and Condition the Hair and Scalp, Cut Women’s Hair, Style and Dress Women’s Hair, Perm and Neutralise Hair, Colour Hair

Supporting Subjects:
English, Mathematics, Maltese, Science, Design Principles
About The Course Dan il-kors iwassal għal kwalifika ta’ Diploma tas-City & Guilds (C&G 6902) li hija mfassla għal studenti li jixtiequ jibdew jaħdmu f’salon tax-xagħar jew li jixtiequ jaħdmu għal rashom. Id-diploma toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet fit-teorija u l-prattika tal-Hairdressing.
Diploma in Hairdressing - Women (C & G 6902)
Course Code11/09/04A
Level3
Awarding BodyCity & Guilds
Course Duration3 years part-time on an Apprenticeship
Fees-
Entry2 SEC/O-Level passes - Preferred: English Language, Art, Home Economics and one subject from Biology, Physics and Chemistry Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate
Study Units Working in Hairdressing, Maintaining Health and Safety in Salon, Client Consultation for Hairdressing Services, Shampoo and Condition the Hair and Scalp, Cut Women’s Hair, Style and Dress Women’s Hair, Perm and Neutralise Hair, Colour Hair

Supporting Subjects:
English, Mathematics, Maltese, Science, Design Principles
About The Course Dan il-kors iwassal għal kwalifika ta’ Diploma tas-City & Guilds (C&G 6902) li hija mfassla għal studenti li jixtiequ jibdew jaħdmu f’salon tax-xagħar jew li jixtiequ jaħdmu għal rashom. Id-diploma toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet fit-teorija u l-prattika tal-Hairdressing.
ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists
Course Code11/09/05
Level3
Awarding BodyITEC
Course Duration1 year full-time
FeesITEC Registration Fees
Entry2 SEC/O-Level passes - Preferred: English Language, Art, Home Economics and one subject from Biology and Chemistry Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate
Study Units Skin Care and Eye Treatment, Professional Conduct and Business Awareness, Make up, Manicure and Pedicure, Waxing, Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists

Supporting Subjects:
English, IT, Design Principles, Communication Skills, Maltese, Mathematics
About The Course Dan il-kors hu mfassal għal studenti li jridu jsibu xogħol fl-industrija tal-Kura Estetika. Id-diploma (ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma), li twassal l-istudenti jsiru Beauty Specialists, tgħinhom jiżviluppaw firxa ta’ ħiliet u teknika li huma essenzjali f’dan il-qasam. Studenti li jirnexxu jistgħu jimxu ’l quddiem fl-istudji tagħhom fil- Holistic Massage, Facial Electrical Treatments u Diet and Nutrition.
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
Course Code11/09/06
Level3
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration1 year full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
Entry2 SEC/O-Level passes - Preferred: English Language and one subject from Biology, Physics and Chemistry Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate
Study Units Communication in Health and Social Care, Individual Rights Within the Health and Social Care Sectors, Individual Needs in the Health and Social Care Sectors, Ensuring Safe Environments in Health and Social Care, Vocational Experience in a Health or Social Care Setting, Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care, Human Lifespan Development, The Impact of Diet on Health

Supporting Subjects:
English, Maltese, Mathematics, Social Values, Chemistry
About The Course L-MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care hija mfassla sabiex tiżviluppa u tgħammar lill-istudenti bl-għarfien tal-ħiliet prattiġi meħtieġa fuq livell operattiv fis-settur tal-Kura. Il-kors jagħti lill-istudenti l-possibbiltà li javvanzaw għal kwalifiki vokazzjonali fil-Kura tat-Tfal (Children’s Care) u fil-Kura tas-Saħħa u l-Kura Soġjali (Health and Social Care). L-istudenti se jingħataw l-opportunità li jaħdmu mal-anzjani, mal-persuni b’diżabbiltà u mat-tfal li jkunu taħt kura soġjali.
MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sports (Exercise & Fitness)
Course Code11/09/07
Level3
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration1 year full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
Entry2 SEC/O-Level passes - Preferred: English, Biology, Physical Education Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate
NotesMedical Certificate, Fitness Test to be conducted prior to starting the course
Study Units Fitness Testing and Training, Practical Sport, Anatomy and Physiology for Sport, Nutrition for Sports Performance, Development of Personal Fitness, Work Experience in the Sports Industry, Exercise and Fitness Instruction, Effects of Exercise on the Body Systems

Supporting Subject:
English
About The Course L-MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sports (Exercise and Fitness) hija mfassla għal dawk li jixtiequ jsibu xogħol fis-settur tal-isports. Il-kors irawwem fl-istudenti l-għarfien, it-tagħlim u l-kapaġitajiet prattiġi għal suġġess f’impjieg relatat mal-isport, bħal dak ta’ assistent. Studenti li jirnexxu jistgħu jimxu għall-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sports.
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Facial Electrical Treatments, Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
Course Code11/09/08
Level4
Awarding BodyITEC
Course Duration1 year full-time
FeesITEC Registration Fees
EntryITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists
Study Units Anatomy and Physiology, Holistic Massage (Theory and Practical), Professional Conduct and Business Awareness, Theory and Practical of Facial Electrical Treatments, Theory in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists

Supporting Subjects:
Design Principles, English
About The Course Dawn id-diplomi jrawmu fl-istudenti l-għarfien biex jipprovdu trattamenti bl-għan ta’ rilassament u ħelsien mit-tensjoni u biex itejbu l-kundizzjoni tal- ġilda. Jipprovdu wkoll opportunitajiet għall-istudenti biex jiżviluppaw firxa ta’ ħiliet u teknika bżonnjużi biex jikkwalifikaw bħala terapisti. Id-Diploma in Diet & Nutrition tikkumplimenta diplomi oħra għax tgħin lill-istudenti jitgħallmu kif jipprovdu parir siewi fuq ikel sustanzjuż li jtejjeb is-saħħa u l-istil tal-ħajja.
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Facial Electrical Treatments, Diet & Nutrition for Complementary Therapists
Course Code11/09/08A
Level4
Awarding BodyITEC
Course Duration2 years part-time on an Apprenticeship
FeesITEC Registration Fees
EntryITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists
Study Units Anatomy and Physiology, Holistic Massage (Theory and Practical), Professional Conduct and Business Awareness, Theory and Practical of Facial Electrical Treatments, Theory in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists

Supporting Subjects:
Design Principles, English
About The Course Dawn id-diplomi jrawmu fl-istudenti l-għarfien biex jipprovdu trattamenti bl-għan ta’ rilassament u ħelsien mit-tensjoni u biex itejbu l-kundizzjoni tal- ġilda. Jipprovdu wkoll opportunitajiet għall-istudenti biex jiżviluppaw firxa ta’ ħiliet u teknika bżonnjużi biex jikkwalifikaw bħala terapisti. Id-Diploma in Diet & Nutrition tikkumplimenta diplomi oħra għax tgħin lill-istudenti jitgħallmu kif jipprovdu parir siewi fuq ikel sustanzjuż li jtejjeb is-saħħa u l-istil tal-ħajja.
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care)
Course Code11/09/10
Level4
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration2 years full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
EntryMCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
Study Units Core Units:
Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care, Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care, Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care, Development Through the Life Stages, Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care, Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care, Values and Planning in Social Care, Caring for Children and Young People, Safeguarding Adults and Promoting Independence

Specialist Study Units:
Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care, Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care, Working in the Social Care Sector, Nutrition for Health and Social Care, Caring for Individuals with Additional Needs, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Applied Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care, Infection Prevention and Control, Technology in Health and Social Care Services, Vocational Experience in Health and Social Care, Social Policy for Health and Social Care
About The Course L-MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care) ġiet żviluppata biex tħejji lil dawk li qed jitgħallmu biex jaħdmu b’mod professjonali fil-qasam tal-Kura. Din tipprovdi u trawwem fl-istudenti l-ħiliet u l-għarfien li huma tant importanti fis-settur talkura. Il-kwalifika vokazzjonali tipprepara lill-istudenti għal impjieg fi djar tal-kura, f’oqsma ta’ xogħol filkomunità u fil-kamp tal-volontarjat.
MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness)
Course Code11/09/11
Level4
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration2 years full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
Entry4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: English. Preferred: Physical Education and Biology Or: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sports (Exercise and Fitness)
NotesMedical Certificate, Fitness Test to be conducted prior to starting the course
Study Units Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport, The Physiology of Fitness, Assessing Risk in Sport, Fitness Training and Programming, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Practical Team Sports, Practical Individual Sports, Sports Nutrition, Exercise, Health and Lifestyle, Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise, Psychology for Sports Performance, Sports Injuries, Sport and Exercise Massage, Organising Sports Events, Physical Education and the Care of Children and Young People, Sport as a Business, Work Experience in Sport
About The Course L-MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) ġiet żviluppata biex tissodisfa l-opportunitajiet tax-xogħol li qed jiżdiedu fl-industrija tal-isport u l-ħin ħieles. Il-kwalifika tipprovdi introduzzjoni fis-settur lil dawk li qegħdin jitgħallmu u jfittxu karriera fil-qasam tal-isport li jinkludu karrieri f’exercise and fitness, coaching u sports development.
MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Course Code11/09/12
Level4
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration2 years full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
Entry4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: English Language, Maltese and Mathematics Or: MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care
Study Units Positive Relationships for Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Positive Environments for Children’s Care, Learning and Development, Promoting Children’s Development, Reflecting on and Developing Practice for Children aged 0-8, Safeguarding Children, Promoting Children’s Rights, Children’s Learning Activities and Play, Diet and Nutrition for Children, Physical Activities for Children, Psychological Perspectives on Children’s Behaviour, Supporting Children’s Numeracy Skills, Supporting Children’s Literacy Skills, Design and Technology for the Early Years Practitioner, Combined Science for the Early Years Practitioner: Life Processes and Living Things, Combined Science for the Early Years Practitioner: Materials and their Properties, Combined Science for the Early Years Practitioner: Physical Processes, Meeting Additional Requirements for Children’s Settings, Learning and Development

Supporting Subject:
English
About The Course Il-kors huwa mfassal sabiex jgħin lill-istudenti jaħdmu b’mod professjonali mat-tfal f’Child Care u Kindergarten Centres. Il-kwalifika tipprovdi l-ħiliet, it-tagħlim u l-għarfien meħtieġ f’ambjent tal-ewwel snin tal-ħajja.
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years
Course Code11/09/13
Level5
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration2 years full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
Entry2 A-Level passes and 3 I-Level passes – Compulsory (I-Level): English, Mathematics and Maltese Or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development and SEC O level passes in Mathematics, Maltese and English
Study Units Core Units:
Communicating Values and Leadership, Continuing Professional Development in the Early Years, Theories of Child Development: Birth to Eight Years, Early Years Curriculum: Play and Learning, Research Project, Understanding Children’s Behaviour, Safeguarding Children, Reflective Practice in the Early Years

Specialist Study Units:
Contemporary Issues in Child Health, Promoting Children’s Language Skills, Promoting Children’s Numeracy Skills, Developing Play in the Early Years, Managing Inspections of Early Years Settings, Pedagogic Issues for the Early Years, Promoting Children’s Understanding of Science, Working with Families
About The Course L-MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years tfasslet biex tgħammar lill-istudenti bl-għarfien u bil-ħiliet bażiġi biex ikollhom suġġess f’impjieg fis-settur tal-edukazzjoni bikrija fuq il-livell ta’ superviżjoni jew ta’ maniġment fiġ-ġentri għat-tfal mill-età tat-twelid sa tliet snin. Hija tipprovdi studji fil-pedagogija, fil-psikologija tal-izvilupp kif ukoll f’ħiliet maniġerjali neġessarji fit-tmexxija għaġġentri li jieħdu ħsieb tfal mill-età tat-twelid sa tliet snin. Hija mfassla wkoll biex tiżviluppa ħiliet u tekniki, kif ukoll kwalitaijiet personali u attitudnijiet essenzjali biex wieħed jagħti l-aħjar rendiment fil-ħajja tax-xogħol u b’hekk l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jagħtu kontribut immedjat lill-qasam tal-impjiegi.
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management)
Course Code11/09/14
Level5
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration2 years full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
Entry2 A-Level passes and 3 I-Level passes – Preferred (I-Level): Chemistry or Biology or Physics Or: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Or: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science Or: MCAST Diploma for Dental Surgery Assistants Or: MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians
Study Units Mandatory Study Units:
Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations, Principles of Health and Social Care Practice, Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace, Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care, Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care, Research Project, Managing Human Resources in Health and Social Care, Managing Financial Resources in Health and Social Care

Specialist Study Units:
The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care, Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care, Supporting Significant Life Events, Understanding the Learning Process, Influences on Health and Social Care Organisations, Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care, Work-Based Experience
About The Course Dan il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li beħsiebhom jamministraw ambjenti residenzjali għal diversi klijenti. L-istudenti se jkunu jistgħu jiksbu esperjenzi f’ambjenti ta’ dan it-tip fuq il-post tax-xogħol, taħt is-sorveljanza ta’ maniġers ta’ esperjenza . L-unitajiet magħżula għal dan il-kors jippreparaw lill-istudenti biex jiżviluppaw aktar l-istudji tagħhom permezz tal-BA (Hons.) fil-Health and Social Care (Management).
MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice)
Course Code11/09/15
Level5
Awarding BodyMCAST-BTEC
Course Duration2 years full-time
FeesBTEC Registration Fee
Entry2 A-Level passes and 3 I-Level passes – Preferred (I-Level): Chemistry or Biology or Physics Or: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Or: MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science Or: MCAST Diploma for Dental Surgery Assistants Or: MCAST Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians
Study Units Mandatory Study Units:
Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations, Principles of Health and Social Care Practice, Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace, Personal and Professional Development in health and Social Care, Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care, Research Project, Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services, Safeguarding in Health and Social Care

Specialist Study Units:
The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care, Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care, Understanding Specific Needs in Health and Social Care, Supporting Significant Life Events, Understanding the Learning Process, Influences on Health and Social Care Organisations, Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care, Work Based Experience
About The Course Dan il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li beħsiebhom ikomplu l-istudji tagħhom fil-Health and Social Care Practice. L-istudenti se jkunu jistgħu jiksbu esperjenzi f’ambjenti ta’ dan it-tip fuq il-post tax-xogħol, taħt issorveljanza ta’ maniġers ta’ esperjenza. L-unitajiet magħżula għal dan il-kors jippreparaw lill-istudenti biex jiżviluppaw aktar l-istudji tagħhom permezz tal-BSc (Hons) fil-Health and Social Care (Practice).
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Management)
Course Code11/09/16
Level6
Awarding BodyMCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer Gesellschaft
Course Duration1 year full-time
Fees-
EntryBTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management).

Further details are available under section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees”
Study Units Entrepreneurship, Research Methodology and Dissertation, Operations and Service Management, Ethical Issues and Decision Making, Issues with Different Client Groups, Human Resource Management and Leadership, Maltese Law and Social Policy, Quality Assurance in Health and Social Care, Placements in a Health and Social Care Management Environment
About The Course Il-programm ta’ lawrja jipprovdi lill-istudenti b’kontenut immirat lejn l-immaniġjar ta’ residenzi ta’ kura kif ukoll biex wieħed jaħdem f’kull qasam li għandu x’jaqsam mal-politika soġjali. L-istudenti ser ikollhom l-opportunità jipprattikaw ħiliet maniġerjali fi djar ta’ kura diversi fosthom mat-tfal, ma’ nies b’diżabbilta’, u mal-anzjani. L-enfasi fuq ir-riġerka f’dan il-qasam hija ta’ priorita’ u għaldaqstant l-istudenti ser jitgħallmu jkunu analitiġi kif ukoll iħejju programmi ta’ riġerka.
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Practice)
Course Code11/09/17
Level6
Awarding BodyMCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer Gesellschaft
Course Duration1 year full-time
Fees-
EntryBTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Practice).

Further details are available under section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees”
Study Units Entrepreneurship, Research Methodology and Dissertation, Operations and Service Management, Ethical Issues and Decision Making, Public Health, Clinical Neurological and Psychiatric Studies for Health Care Workers, Biomedical Science, Clinical Studies for Health Care Workers, Placements in a Health and Social Care Practice Environment
About The Course Il-programm ta’ lawrja jipprovdi lill-istudenti bitta ħriġ fuq livell avvanzat dwar kif tittratta ma’ klijenti li se jużaw servizzi tas-saħħa u tal-qasam soġjali. L-istudenti ser ikollhom l-opportunita’ li jipprattikaw ħiliet f’oqsma diversi fosthom dawk għat-tfal, nies b’diżabbilta’ u anzjani. L-enfasi fuq ir-riġerka f’dan ilqasam hija ta’ priorita’ u għaldaqstant l-istudenti ser jitgħallmu jkunu analitiġi kif ukoll iħejju programmi ta’ riġerka.
Fond Soċjali Ewropew
Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology
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