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Scholarships in Digital Media and Financial Services (TSSM) Foundation and Re-Skilling Courses QUICK LINKS Employers Guide: Employers Guide [PDF 549 Kb] Admissions: Selection Criteria | Applications | Maintenance Grants | Foreign Students | ETC Apprenticeships | Academic Calendar Student Support: Guidance & Counselling | Learning Support | Special Needs MCAST Link: Issue 38 [PDF 3,890Kb] | Subscribe Free | Advertise on MCAST Link International Office: Leonardo da Vinci | Comenius Language Project 2004 | The European Business Handbook for Young Entrepreneurs | Socrates | YOUTH Other: Campus Map		INDEX OF COURSES                                             Link Your Course and the Library 11/01/01 : MCAST Introductory Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Level 1 11/01/02 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Level 2 11/01/03A : Certificate in Automotive Body and Paint (C&G 4290) 11/01/04A : Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and Repair (C&G 4290) 11/01/05 : MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 11/01/19 : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (C&G 2850) 11/01/06A : Diploma in Automotive Maintenance & Repair (C&G 4290) 11/01/07 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering 11/01/07A : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering 11/01/08 : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering 11/01/08A : MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering 11/01/09 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering 11/01/10 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 11/01/11 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Operations Engineering 11/01/12 : MCAST Diploma in Marine Engineering - Level 5 11/01/13 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Plant) 11/01/14 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) 11/01/15 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Marine Engineering 11/03/17 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering 11/01/16 : MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to Part-66 CAT B 1.1 Examinations) 11/01/17 : MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to Part-66 CAT B2 Avionics Examinations) 11/01/18 : Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Category ‘A’ Licence Course 11/01/20A : Diploma for Polymer Process Technicians CLICK HERE for a summary and diagram of the courses offered [PDF 366Kb] MCAST Introductory Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Level 1 Course Code 11/01/01 Level 1 Awarding Body MCAST Course Duration 1 year full-time Fees - Entry Finished Compulsory Education Study Units Key Skills: English, Maltese, Mathematics, Information Technology, Personal Development Vocational Practice: Basic Engineering Principles, Design Simple Engineering Projects About The Course Dan il-programm huwa mfassal sabiex jipprovdi opportunità lill-istudenti li temmew l-edukazzjoni sekondarja tagħhom ħalli jkunu jistgħu jkabbru l-opportunitajiet ta’ tagħlim tagħhom u iktar tard jiksbu aċċess għal impjiegi li jistgħu jinkludu element ulterjuri ta’ taħriġ. Wara li jiksbu din il-kwalifika l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu japplikaw ħiliet bażiċi biex iwettqu xogħlijiet sempliċi, u se jkollhom il-kompetenza biex jaħdmu u jistudjaw taħt superviżjoni diretta f’kuntest strutturat. Se jkunu kisbu wkoll il-ħiliet u l-kompetenzi prinċipali li huma tipiċi f’dan il-livell u li jistgħu jibnu fuqhom biex jiksbu iktar edukazzjoni u taħriġ fil-qasam li jinteressahom. MCAST Foundation Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Level 2 Course Code 11/01/02 Level 2 Awarding Body MCAST Course Duration 1 year full-time Fees - Entry Finished Compulsory Education and a Pass in MCAST Tests. Or: Introductory Certificate Study Units English, Maltese, Mathematics and Science, Information Technology, Personal Development, Vocational Practice About The Course Il-kors hu maħsub li jipprovdi opportunità lil dawk li spiċċaw 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 ċara tasseng ħa jew vokazzjoni li biħsiebhom isegwu. Kull unit f’din il-kwalifika hu assessjat primarjament b’sistema ta’ assessjar kontinwu u testijiet. Dan il-kors bażi ta’ sena jipprovdi introduzzjoni ġenerali għall-ħiliet teoretiċi u prattiċi adattati għal dawk l-istudenti li biħsiebhom jaqbdu karriera f’wieħed mill-oqsma tal-inġinerija mekkanika. Matul din is-sena, l-istudenti jingħataw l-opportunità li jsaħħu l-għarfien tagħhom ta’ suġġetti relatati, jiġifieri l-Matematika, l-Ingliż, ix-Xjenza u l-Engineering Drawing. Certificate in Automotive Body and Paint (C&G 4290) Course Code 11/01/03A Level 3 Awarding Body City & Guilds Course Duration 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time on an Apprenticeship Fees City & Guilds Registration Fees Entry 2 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Mathematics Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate Study Units Contribute to Workplace Good Housekeeping, Remove and Fit Basic MET Components to Vehicles, Prepare Vehicle Panels to Accept Foundation and Topcoats, Workshop Processes, Methods and Vehicle Construction, Valet Vehicles, English About The Course Dan il-programm jipprovdi involviment prattiku u teknoloġiku f’firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet (skond l-għażla li ssir), adattati għal persuna li qed tiżviluppa l-ħiliet meħtieġa sabiex twettaq xogħol fuq il-Body ta’ Vettura Motorizzata kemm bħala panel beater jew bħala sprejer. L-istudent jiġi espost għal għarfien aktar profond tas-suġġetti relatati bħall-Matematika, l-Ingliż, kwistjonijiet ta’ Saħħa u Sigurtà u t-Teknoloġija tal-Informatika. Certificate in Automotive Maintenance and Repair (C&G 4290) Course Code 11/01/04A Level 3 Awarding Body City & Guilds Course Duration 3 years part-time on an Apprenticeship Fees City & Guilds Registration Fees Entry 2 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Mathematics Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate Study Units Contribute to Workplace Good Housekeeping, Remove and Replace Vehicle Chassis Units and Components, Workshop Processes, Methods and Vehicle Construction, Carry Out Basic Routine Vehicle Maintenance, English About The Course Dan il-Craft Certificate Course huwa mfassal għal dawk li qed jippreparaw irwieħhom sabiex isibu impjieg bħala Mekkaniċi tal-Karozzi fl-Industrija tal-Vetturi Motorizzati. Matul dan il-kors, l-istudenti jsegwu l-kors li jwassal għas-C&G 4101 Certificate. L-istudenti jiġu involuti f’firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet prattiċi flimkien mal-għarfien teknoloġiku bażiku li jkunu adattati għal persuna li qed tiżviluppa l-ħiliet meħtieġa sabiex twettaq servis komplut u tiswijiet. MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Course Code 11/01/05 Level 3 Awarding Body MCAST-BTEC Course Duration 1 year full-time Fees BTEC Registration Fee Entry 2 SEC/O-Level passes from Mathematics, Physics, Graphical Communication, Design and Technology Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate Study Units Core Units: Working Safely & Effectively in Engineering, Using & Interpreting Engineering Information, Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Applied Electrical & Mechanical Science for Engineers, Electronic Devices & Communication Applications, Selecting Engineering Materials, Operational & Maintenance of Mechanical Systems, Selecting & Using Secondary Machining Techniques, Fabrication Techniques & Sheet Metal Work, English About The Course Dan il-programm tal-MCAST-BTEC huwa mfassal sabiex jipprovdi kors prattiku u relatat max-xogħol. Ittag ħlim jinkludi proġetti u assignments li jkunu bbażati fuq sitwazzjonijiet, attivitajiet u domandi realistiċi fuq ilpost tax-xogħol. Il-kors ikopri l-għarfien u l-ħiliet prattiċi bażiċi, fejn jipprovdi bażi tajba għal opportunitajiet futuri għal karriera fl-inġinerija mekkanika. L-istudent jiġi espost għal għarfien aktar profond ta’ suġġetti relatati, jiġifieri l-Matematika, il-Fiżika, l-Engineering Drawing u t-Teknoloġija tal-Informatika. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (C&G 2850) Course Code 11/01/19 Level 3 Awarding Body City & Guilds Course Duration 1 year full-time Fees City and Guilds Registration Fees Entry 2 SEC/O-level passes from Mathematics, Physics, Graphical Communication, Design & Technology Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate Study Units Core Units: Working Engineering, Principles of Engineering Technology, Principles of Manufacturing Technology Optional Units, Selection From: Machine components using milling techniques, Machine components using turning techniques, Using bench fitting techniques, Using Computer Aided Manufacturing processes, Principles of maintenance technology, Assembling and maintaining fluid power systems, Maintenance of mechanical devices and equipment, Installing and maintaining fluid power systems, Principles of fabrication and welding technology, Welding by Manual Metal Arc process, Welding by MIG process, Welding by TIG process, Welding by Oxy-Acetylene process, Fabricating sheet metalwork, Fabricating thick plate, bar and sections, Fabricating pipework assemblies, Fabricating steel work assemblies, Principles of electrical and electronics technology, Maintaining electrical equipment and systems, Wiring and testing electrical circuits, Constructin, testing and fault finding electronic circuits About The Course Dan hu programm tas-City & Guilds li jinkludi element qawwi ta’ prattika. Fil-workshops u fissu ġġetti tat-Teknologija tal-Manifattura u dik tal- Manutenzjoni. L-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jagħżlu liema qasam jixtiequ jsegwu. Wara li jtemmu l-kors b’suċċess l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jkomplu bl-istudji tagħhom f’livell ogħla f’oqsma oħra tal-Inġinerija jew ifittxu impieg fil-qasam tal-manifattura bħala technicians. Il-qasam tal-manifattura jitlob nies bil-ħiliet u t-tagħlim neċessarju biex jieħdu ħsieb ilmagni u l-apparat ieħor użat fil-produzzjoni. Diploma in Automotive Maintenance & Repair (C&G 4290) Course Code 11/01/06A Level 4 Awarding Body City & Guilds Course Duration 1 year full-time + 2 years part-time on an Apprenticeship Fees City & Guilds Registration Fees Entry 2 SEC/ O-Level passes from Mathematics, Physics, Graphical Communication or Design & Technology Study Units Contribute to Workplace, Good Housekeeping, Remove and Replace Vehicle Chassis Units and Components, Workshop Processes, Methods and Vehicle Construction, Carry Out Basic Routine Vehicle Maintenance, Mathematics, Science and Communications, English About The Course Dan il-programm ta’ tliet snin li jwassal għal Diploma huwa mfassal għal dawk li qed jippreparaw biex isibu impjieg fl-Industrija tal-Vetturi Motorizzati. It- Technician Diploma tipprovdi għarfien teoretiku u prattiku ġenerali tal-vettura bil-mutur inkluż ix-xogħol elettriku u elettroniku. Dan il-programm jipprovdi wkoll firxa usa’ ta’ ħiliet adattati għal persuna li tista’ twettaq servis komplut u tiswijiet minbarra li tagħmel dijanjosi tal-ħsarat. Matul xogħolhom, l-istudenti jkunu esposti għal għarfien aktar profond ta’ suġġetti relatati, jiġifieri l-Matematika, l-Ingliż, ix-Xjenza u t-Teknoloġija tal- Informatika. MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Course Code 11/01/07 Level 4 Awarding Body MCAST-BTEC Course Duration 2 years full-time Fees BTEC Registration Fee Entry 4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Mathematics, Physics. Preferred: Graphical Communication, Design and Technology, Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) Study Units Core Units: Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace, Communications for Engineering Technicians, Engineering Project, Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Principles & Applications Specialist Study Units: Electrical and Electronic Principles, Business Operations in Engineering, Engineering Design, Properties and Applications of Engineering Material, Application of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering, Engineering Drawing for Technicians, Computer Aided Draughting in Engineering, Engineering Primary Forming Processes, Further Mathematics for Technicians, Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits, Qualtiy and Business Improvement, Industrial Process Controllers About The Course Dan il-programm jipprovdi l-għarfien u l-ħiliet għal studenti li jixtiequ jibdew karriera bħala tekniċi fil-qasam tal-Inġinerija tal-Manifattura. Din ilkwalifika tipprovdi aċċess għal unitajiet ta’ studju aktar speċjalizzati u għalhekk twessa’ u ssaħħaħ l-esperjenza tal-istudenti fil-preparazzjoni għaddinja tax-xogħol. MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Course Code 11/01/07A Level 4 Awarding Body MCAST-BTEC Course Duration 3 years part-time on an Apprenticeship Fees BTEC Registration Fee Entry 4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Mathematics, Physics Preferred: Graphical Communication, Design and Technology, Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) Study Units Core Units: Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace, Communications for Engineering Technicians, Engineering Project, Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Principles & Applications Specialist Study Units: Electrical and Electronic Principles, Business Operations in Engineering, Engineering Design, Properties and Applications of Engineering Material, Application of Computer Numerical Control in Engineering, Engineering Drawing for Technicians, Computer Aided Draughting in Engineering, Engineering Primary Forming Processes, Further Mathematics for Technicians, Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits, Qualtiy and Business Improvement, Industrial Process Controllers About The Course Dan il-programm jipprovdi l-għarfien u l-ħiliet għal studenti li jixtiequ jibdew karriera bħala tekniċi fil-qasam tal-Inġinerija tal-Manifattura. Din il-kwalifika tipprovdi aċċess għal units aktar speċjalizzati u għalhekk twessa’ u ssaħħaħ l-esperjenza tal-istudenti fil-preparazzjoni għad-dinja tax-xogħol. MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering Course Code 11/01/08 Level 4 Awarding Body MCAST-BTEC Course Duration 2 years full-time Fees BTEC Registration Fee Entry 4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: English, Mathematics, Physics Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) Study Units Core Units: Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace, Communications for Engineering Technicians, Engineering Project, Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Principles & Applications Specialist Units – Plant Option: Electrical and Electronic Principles, Business Operations in Engineering, Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering, Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials, Principles and Applications of Thermodynamics/Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement Systems, Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices, Engineering Drawing for Technicians, Computer Aided Draughting in Engineering, Further Mathematics for Technicians, Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits, Monitor and Fault Diagnosis of Engineering Systems, Industrial Process Controllers About The Course Dan il-programm jipprovdi l-għarfien u l-ħiliet għal studenti li jixtiequ jibdew karriera bħala tekniċi fil-qasam tal-Inġinerija tal-Operazzjonijiet u tal-Manutenzjoni jew tal-Inġinerija Mekatronika. Din il-kwalifika tipprovdi aċċess għal unitajiet ta’ studju aktar speċjalizzati u għalhekk twessa’ u ssaħħaħ l-esperjenza tal-istudenti fil-preparazzjoni għad-dinja tax-xogħol. MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering Course Code 11/01/08A Level 4 Awarding Body MCAST Course Duration 3 years part-time on an Apprenticeship Fees BTEC Registration Fee Entry 4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: English, Mathematics, Physics Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Or: MCAST- BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) Study Units Core Units: Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace, Communications for Engineering Technicians, Engineering Project, Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Principles & Applications Specialist Units – Plant Option: Electrical and Electronic Principles, Business Operations in Engineering, Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering, Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials, Principles and Applications of Thermodynamics/Principles and Applications of Engineering Measurement Systems, Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and Devices, Engineering Drawing for Technicians, Computer Aided Draughting in Engineering, Further Mathematics for Technicians, Principles and Applications of Electronic Devices and Circuits, Monitor and Fault Diagnosis of Engineering Systems, Industrial Process Controllers About The Course Dan il-programm jipprovdi l-għarfien u l-ħiliet għal studenti li jixtiequ jibdew karriera bħala tekniċi fil-qasam tal-Inġinerija tal-Operazzjonijiet u tal-Manutenzjoni jew tal-Inġinerija Mekatronika. Din il-kwalifika tipprovdi aċċess għal unitajiet ta’ studju aktar speċjalizzati u għalhekk twessa’ u ssaħħaħ l-esperjenza tal-istudenti fil-preparazzjoni għad-dinja tax-xogħol. MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Course Code 11/01/09 Level 5 Awarding Body MCAST-BTEC Course Duration 2 years full time Fees BTEC Registration fee Entry 2 A-level passes. Compulsory: Physics and Pure Mathematics or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Note A Medical Ceritficate for colour blindness might be requested to work in this field area. Study Units Core Units: Analytical Methods for Engineers, Engineering Science, Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation, Manufacturing Planning & scheduling Principles Specialist Units - Group A: Application of Machine Tools, Design & manufacture, Advance manufacturing Technologies, Computer aided design and manufacture, Advance machines Tools Specialist Units - Group B: Programable logic controls, Industrial robotic technology, Mechanical Principles, Further Analytical methods for engineers, Management of Projects, Advanced Mathematics, Advanced computer- Aided design Techniques, Business Management techniques for Engineers (Optional), Mechatronics systems (Optional) About The Course L-unitajiet ta’ studju kollha ta’ dan il-kors isibu l-qofol tagħhom fil-matematika, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u l-manifattura. F’dan ir-rigward, il-programm jagħti opportunita’ biex l-istudenti jiżviluppaw dawk ilkunċetti matematiċi, li huma meqjusin essenzjali għal dan il-livell ta’ studju u fis-soluzzjoni ta’ problemi realistiċi fil-qasam tal-inġinerija. Wieħed jifhem ukoll li l-istudenti tal-inġinerija jeħtiġilhom jagħrfu sewwa l-prinċipji li jsostnu d-disinn u t-tħaddim ta’ għadd kbir ta’ makni u sistemi. Meta l-istudenti jkunu qed jaħdmu fuq il-prodott finali, huma jsibu opportunitajiet biex jiżviluppaw għarfien sħih ta’ kif jittieħdu d-deċiżżjonijiet, kif issolvi l-problemi u kif tikkomunika tajjeb. Huma mistennija jifhmu l-proċessi tal-manifattura, fl-istadji tad-disinn, il-kontroll u l-fabbrikjazzjoni, u japplikaw metodi u proċeduri, kemm dawk manwali kif ukoll dawk li jitolbu l-użu tal-kompjuter. MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Course Code 11/01/10 Level 5 Awarding Body MCAST-BTEC Course Duration 2 years full time Fees BTEC Registration fee Entry 2 A-level passes. Compulsory: Physics and Pure Mathematics or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Note A Medical Ceritficate for colour blindness might be requested to work in this field area. Study Units Core Units: Analytical Methods for Engineers, Engineering Science, Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation, Mechnical Principles Specialist Units - Group A: Engineering Thermodynamics, Material Engineering, Advanced Computer-aided Design Techniqeus, Strengths of Materials, Fluid Mechanics Specialist Units - Group B: Further Analytical methods for Engineers, Programmable logic Controllers, Management of Projects, Advanced Mathematics for Engineering, Application of Machine Tools, Computer Aided Machining, Industrial Robotics Technology, Business Management Techniques for Engineers (Optional), Engineering Design (Optional) About The Course Dan il-kors jiżviluppa l-għarfien ta’ għażla kbira ta’ prinċipji mekkaniċi li jsostnu d-disinn u l-operazzjoni tas-sistemi tal-inġinerija mekkanika. L-unitajiet ta’ studju jidħlu fil-fond ta’ suġġetti kumplessi, bħal ma huma s-sistemi ta’ tagħbija, u biex nagħtu eżempju, kif jirreaġixxu t-travi taħt il-piż. L-istudenti jridu jifhmu l-importanza ta’ tħejjija sħiħa fil-matematika avvanzata u studju ieħor tas-suġġett kif meħtieġ . L-inginerija u x-xjenza tal-materjali, bħal, ngħidu aħna, is-saħħa, il-kwalitajiet, l-għażla, il-proċessi, kif u għaliex xi materjali jew xi komponenti ġieli jfallu, ittestijiet li tista’ tagħmel u kif tinterpreta r-riżultati, kif ukoll l-għarfien sħiħ tal-għodod u l-magni, per eżempju l-għodda li taqta’ u l-applikazzjoni tagħha fl-industrija, dan kollu huwa meħtieġ biex wieħed jilħaq il-livell ta’ ħila u l-għarfien mistenni f’dan il-livell ta’ studju. Xi unitajiet ta’ studju oħra, bħat-termodinamika, jew ix-xjenza tar-relazzjonijijet bejn is-sħana u forom oħra ta’ enerġija, jittrattaw aspetti oħra tal-inġinerija u li huma daqstant siewja. MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Operations Engineering Course Code 11/01/11 Level 5 Awarding Body MCAST-BTEC Course Duration 2 years full time Fees BTEC Registration fee Entry 2 A-level passes. Compulsory: Physics and Pure Mathematics or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering or MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Note A Medical Ceritficate for colour blindness might be requested to work in this field area. Study Units Core Units: Analytical Methods for Engineers, Engineering Science, Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation, Plant & Process Principles Specialist Units - Group A: Engineering Plant Technology, Plant & process Control, Energy management, Industrial Plant Services, Instrumentation and Control Principles Specialist Units - Group B: Further Analytical methods for Engineerins, Fluid Mechanics, Application of Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Management of Projects, Advanced Computer Aided Design Techniques, Engineering Thermodynamics, Advanced Mathematics for Engineering, Business management Techniques (Optional), Engineering Design (Optional), Mechatronic Systems (Optional) About The Course It-tekniċi u l-inġiniera li jaħdmu fuq id-disinn, l-installazzjoni u t-tħaddim ta’ impjanti li jiġġeneraw l-enerġija kif ukoll dawk li jipprovdu s-servizzi ta’ manutenzjoni f’dan il-qasam speċjalizzat, mistennija li jkollhom għarfien prattiku u wiesgħa tas-settur. Il-programm jittratta dwar il-prinċipji tal-inġinerija li jsostnu d-disinn u t-tħaddim mingħajr riskju ta’ impjanti u magni, u l-immaniġġjar tajjeb ta’ dawk li jħaddmu u jagħmlu l-manutenzjoni tal-impjanti. Il-kors jinkludi wkoll tagħlim fuq il-pnewmatika u l-idrawlika, it-termodinamika, jew ix-xjenza tarrelazzjoni bejn is-sħana u forom oħra ta’ enerġija, l-użu ta’ skemi kumplessi tal-kontroll, kif ukoll il-ħarsien tal-enerġija u l-għarfien ta’ dan kemm min-naħa talorganizzazzjoni kif ukoll min naħa tal-ħaddiema. L-unitajiet tal-matematika avvanzata jipprovdu l-għarfien analitiku meħtieġ biex l-istudenti jilħqu l-livell mistenni fl-HND u ’l quddiem fi gradi ta’ studju ogħla kif ukoll biex ikunu jistgħu jidħlu għall-karrieri fl-inġinerija. MCAST Diploma in Marine Engineering - Level 5 Course Code 11/01/12 Level 5 Awarding Body MCAST Course Duration 3 years full time Fees BTEC Registration fee Entry Either 2 A- levels passes - Compulsory: Physics, Pure Mathematics or MCAST BTEC Extended Diploma in Operations & Maintenace Engineering, MCAST BTEC Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering. Note Medical Certificate for colour Blindmess must be produces before starting to attend course. Also prospective candidates might be asked to carry out a physical test and attain a Pass in it. Study Units Common Core Modules: Business Management Techniques, Engineering Science, Analytical Methods for Engieers, Project, Plant & process Principles, Engineering Design, Naval Architecture, Marine Electrical Systems, Marine Diesel Propulsion and Power Systems, Marine Auxiliary Plant, Applications of pneumatics and hydraulics Students would also cover the following Modules if they do not already have them: Basic Seamanship, Maritime English, Communications (GMDSS basic), Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - STCW Course, Elementary First Aid - STCW Course, Personal Safety and Social Resposibility - STCW Course, Personal Survical Techniques - STCW Course, Engineering Knowledge ( Motor and General), Medical First Aid - STCW Course, Proficiency in Survival Craft And Rescue Boat - STCW Course, Advanced Fire Fighting - STCW Course, Transverse Stability, Industrial Chemistry About The Course Dan il-programm qiegħed għal dawk l-istudenti li jixtiequ jibdew karriera fil-qasam tal-Inġinerija Marittima fuq il-baħar jew fuq l-art. Il-kors hu maqsum fi tliet fażijiet. Fl-ewwel fażi l-istudenti jsegwu l-MCAST-BTEC Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering flimkien ma’ numru ta’ suġġetti tal-STCW. Dan jippermettilhom li jagħmlu perjodu ta’ esperjenza fuq vapur. Fit-tieni fażi talistudji tagħhom l-istudenti tingħatalhom l-opportunità li jagħmlu perjodu qasir fuq il-baħar biex iġibu l-esperjenza. Fl-aħħar fażi l-istudenti jsegwu dawk issu ġġetti tal-STCW li twassalhom biex japplikaw għalliċenzja mill-Awtorità tat-Trasport Maltija. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Plant) Course Code 11/01/13 Level 6 Awarding Body MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Course Duration 1 year full-time Fees - Entry MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Operations and Maintenance Further details are available under section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees”. Study Units Year 1: Entrepreneurship, Maths, Materials for Plant Engineers, Thermo and fluid dynamics, Plant typology, Electronics / Control, Mechanics of machines, Vibrations, Plant design, Practice I Year 2: The engineer in society at work, Material loss, prevention and protection, Alternative and traditional power generation, Heat and heat engines, Diagnostic and control, HVAC, Power generation, Practice II, Thesis About The Course Dan il-kors, li jwassal għal-lawrja fl-Inġinerija Mekkanika, huwa rilevanti għal firxa wiesgħa ta’ industriji, minħabba li l-programm jittratta prinċipji tal-inġinerija li huma ta’ qofol f’dik li hi applikazzjoni, per eżempju, id-disinn, ittermodinamika, il-kontroll, il-materjali li huma ta’ interess għall-inġinier fis-settur, eċċ. Il-kors huwa wieħed komprensiv u jiżviluppa l-ħiliet tal-istudent biex jagħraf japplika dawn il-prinċipji fis-soluzzjoni ta’ problemi talin ġinerija mekkanika. L-intraprenditorija u l-maniġment tal-manifattura sostenibbli, joffru appoġġ siewi għall-aspetti purament tekniċi tal-programm. Studenti eliġibbli jkunu jistgħu japplikaw għal B.Eng. (Honours) degree sal-aħħar ta’ Novembru. Din tinvolvi sena ta’ studju addizzjonali. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) Course Code 11/01/14 Level 6 Awarding Body MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Course Duration 1 year full-time Fees - Entry MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in either Manufacturing or Mechatronics Further details are available under section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees”. Study Units Year 1: Entrepreneurship, Maths, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, Mechanics of machines, Vibrations, Software for design, Control Engineering, Production Technology, Electrical Technology, Practice I Year 2: Management, Polymers and their Manufacture, Quality assurance, Dynamics and kinematics, Product design, Mechatronics for manufacturing cells, Production planning and control, Practice II, Thesis About The Course Permezz tal-esperjenzi prattiċi, dan il-kors iwassal biex l-istudenti jifhmu tajjeb il-prinċipji fundamentali li jiftħu t-triq għal għażla wiesgħa ta’ karrieri fil-qasam tal-manifattura. Il-programm huwa mibni fuq studju li jiżviluppa fl-istudent dak l-għarfien u dawk id-dixxiplini li huma meħtieġa biex wieħed ikun jista’ janalizza u jiddisinja komponenti u sistemi tipiċi kif mitluba f’dan is-settur tal-inġinerija. Meta jintemm il-kors, l-istudenti jkunu mistennija jidħlu għal proġetti li jkunu iddisinjaw, jippreżentawhom u jimmaniġġjawhom b’mod professjonali, anki meta jkunu jridu jmexxu ħaddiema oħra. Studenti eliġibbli jkunu jistgħu japplikaw għal B.Eng. (Honours) degree sal-aħħar ta’ Novembru. Din tinvolvi sena ta’ studju addizzjonali. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Marine Engineering Course Code 11/01/15 Level 6 Awarding Body MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Course Duration 1 year full-time Fees - Entry MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in either Marine Engineering or Operations and Maintenance OR MCAST Diploma in Marine Engineering – Level 5 Further details are available under section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees”. Study Units Common Core Modules: Entrepreneurship, Naval Architecture, Marine Informatics, Materials in Marine Engineering, Marine Auxiliary Plant, Marine Engineering Studies, Thesis Modules for Marine Engineering stream: Mathematics for Engineers, Marine Engineering Thermodynamics Modules for the Operations and Maintenance stream: Marine Diesel Propulsion and Power Systems, Marine Electrical Systems Students willing to start a carried at sea would also need to cover the following Modules if they do not have them: Basic Seamanship, Maritime English, Communications (GMDSS basic), Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - STCW Course, Elementary First Aid - STCW Course, Personal Safety and Social Resposibility - STCW Course, Personal Survical Techniques - STCW Course, Transverse Stability, Industrial Chemistry, Engineering Knowledge ( Motor and General), Medical First Aid - STCW Course, Proficiency in Survival Craft And Rescue Boat - STCW Course, Advanced Fire Fighting - STCW Course In order to be certified as Ocean going marine Technicians candidates must carry out the following: 2 Months Introduction Pre-Sea course (in conjuction with the international framework of ocean going), 6 Months Ocean going Experience, 4 Months preparation for OIC Engineering Watch About The Course F’dan il-kors, li jwassal għal-lawrja, l-istudenti jitħarrġu fid-disinn, il-kostruzzjoni, l-operazzjoni u l-manutenzjoni tal-makni u l-makkinarju tal-vapuri u tal-istallazzjonijiet marittimi. B’riżultat ta’ dan, l-istudenti jkollhom l-opportunita’ biex jifhmu aħjar l-iżvilupp tat-teknoloġija inkluża dik avvanzata ta’ llum. It-teorija u l-prattika marbutin mal-kors iwasslu biex l-istudent jagħraf janalizza sitwazzjonijiet u jsolvi problemi li niltaqgħu magħhom flin ġinerija marittima. F’dan il-livell ta’ studju, huwa mistenni wkoll li l-istudent jiżviluppa dawk il-ħiliet tipiċi li jitlob impjieg f’dan il-qasam speċjalizzat, bħal, per eżempju, ir-responsabbilta’ fiddeċiżjonijiet, it-tmexxija teknika u l-maniġment għaqli f’kuntest kummerċjali, f’ċirkostanzi kumplessi u li mhux mistennija. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering Course Code 11/03/17 Level 6 Awarding Body MCAST in Collaboration with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Course Duration 1 year full-time Fees - Entry MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering OR MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (Electronics) OR MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in either Manufacturing or Operations and Maintenance or Mechatronics Further details are available under section “Applications for MCAST Vocational Degrees”. Study Units Common core subjects: Common core subjects: Control Theory, Engineering materials for medical applications, Human biology, Gait analysis and human movement, Thesis Modules for IME stream: Biomechanics, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Implant Technology, Biomedical micromachining Modules for IEEE stream: Electronics, Signals and Systems, DSP, Design of medical instrumentation About The Course L-għan ta’ dan il-programm huwa li jipproduċi inġiniera professjonali li għandhom ħiliet prattiċi qawwija appoġġjati minn għarfien ta’ bażi sod relatat mas-settur tal-inġinerija bijomedika. Il-progress eċitanti li sar fil-qasam tal-valvoli u l-organi artifiċjali u f’dak ta’ impjanti prostetiċi oħra jaqa’ fl-isfera tal- Inġinerija Bijomedika. Il-kors jipprovdi għarfien bażiku dwar il-funzjonament tal-ġisem tal-bniedem u jgħaqqad dan mal-għarfien sod fil-bijomekkanika u f’oqsma oħra tal-inġinerija. Il-gradwati li jissejħu inġiniera kliniċi, huma speċjalisti ta’ tagħmir bijomediku jew mediku li jistgħu jipprovdu manutenzjoni u tiswijiet ta’ tagħmir mediku, impjanti prostetiċi u affarijiet oħra. Opportunitajiet ta’ impjieg għall-inġiniera bijomediċi jeżistu fl-industrija, malgvern, fl-universitajiet, fl-iskejjel mediċi u fl-isptarijiet. L-inġiniera bijomediċi jaħdmu ma’ professjonisti oħra fil-kura tas-saħħa bħala membri ta’ tim. MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to Part-66 CAT B 1.1 Examinations) Course Code 11/01/16 Level - Awarding Body MCAST Course Duration 2 years full time Fees Civil Aviation Directorate Examination Fees Entry 4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Mathematics, Physics, English Language Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering and SEC/O-Level pass in English Or: Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Category ‘A’ Licence Or: Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant sector: Aviation, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Note Technical Understanding Test, Technical English Test, Colour Blindness Test, Interview Study Units M1 Mathematics, M2 Physics, M3 Electrical Fundamentals, M4 Electronic Fundamentals, M5 Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems, M6 Materials and Hardware, M7 Maintenance Practices, M8 Basic Aerodynamics, M9 Human Factors, M10 Aviation Legislation, M11 Turbine Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems, M15 Gas Turbine Engine, M17 Propellers About The Course Dan il-kors huwa disinjat biex l-individwi jakkwistaw itteorija, l-għarfien prattiku u l-esperjenza f’livell tekniku li jwassal għall-eżamijiet tal-Part-66 CAT B1.1. Studenti li jsegwu dan il-kors se jiksbu esperjenza teoretika u prattika fuq strutturi tal-ajruplani, impjanti tal-enerġija u sistemi mekkaniċi u elettriċi. Minn dis-sena skolastika 2011/2012, l-istudenti li jkollhom: 1) ċertifikat ta’ Pass fl-eżamijiet tal-modules kollha tal-Part-66 Cat B1.1 u 2) A-Level Passes fil-Pure Mathematics u f’suġġett ieħor relatat max-Xjenza; jistgħu jkomplu għall-kors li jwassal għal B.Sc degree fl-Inġinerija tal-Manutenzjoni tal-Ajruplani. L-istudenti li m’għandhomx A-Level pass fil-Pure Mathematics u/jew f’suġġett relatat max-xjenza, jistgħu jattendu għal sena preparatorja qabel ma jibdew id-degree fl-Inġinerija tal-Manutenzjoni tal-Ajruplani. MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to Part-66 CAT B2 Avionics Examinations) Course Code 11/01/17 Level - Awarding Body MCAST Course Duration 2 years full time Fees Civil Aviation Directorate Examination Fees Entry 4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Mathematics, Physics, English Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering and SEC/O-Level pass in English Language Or: Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Category ‘A’ Licence Or: Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant sector: Aviation, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Note Technical Understanding Test, Technical English Test, Colour Blindness Test, Interview Study Units M1 Mathematics, M2 Physics, M3 Electrical Fundamentals, M4 Electronic Fundamentals, M5 Digital Techniques Electronic Instrument Systems, M6 Materials and Hardware, M7 Maintenance Practices, M8 Basic Aerodynamics, M9 Human Factors, M10 Aviation Legislation, M11 Turbine Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems, M13 Propulsion About The Course Dan il-kors huwa disinjat biex l-istudenti jakkwistaw itteorija, l-għarfien prattiku u l-esperjenza f’livell tekniku li jwassal għall-eżamijiet tal-Part-66 CAT B2 Avionics. Studenti li jsegwu dan il-kors jiksbu esperjenza teoretika u prattika fuq strutturi tal-ajruplani, impjanti tal-enerġija u sistemi mekkaniċi u elettriċi. Minn dis-sena skolastika 2011/2012, l-istudenti li jkollhom: 1) ċertifikat ta’ Pass fl-eżamijiet tal-modules kollha tal-Part-66 Cat B1.1 u 2) A-Level Passes fil-Pure Mathematics u f’suġġett ieħor relatat max-Xjenza; jistgħu jkomplu għall-kors li jwassal għal B.Sc degree fl-Inġinerija tal-Manutenzjoni tal-Ajruplani. L-istudenti li m’għandhomx A-Level pass fil-Pure Mathematics u/jew f’suġġett relatat max-xjenza, jistgħu jattendu għal sena preparatorja qabel ma jibdew id-degree fl-Inġinerija tal-Manutenzjoni tal-Ajruplani. Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Category ‘A’ Licence Course Course Code 11/01/18 Level - Awarding Body MCAST Course Duration 16 months Fees - Entry 3 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: English Language, Mathematics, Physics Or: MCAST Foundation Certificate Or: Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant sector: Aviation, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Note Technical Understanding Test, Technical English Test, Colour Blindness Test, Interview Study Units M1 Mathematics, M2 Physics, M3 Electrical Fundamentals, M5 Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems, M6 Materials and Hardware, M7 Maintenance Practices, M8 Basic Aerodynamics, M9 Human Factors, M10 Aviation Legislation, M11A Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems, M15 Gas Turbine Engine, M17 Propellers About The Course Dan il-kors hu mfassal apposta biex jagħti l-għarfien teoretiku u prattiku meħtieġ għall-manutenzjoni talajruplani. Il-kors iwassal biex min jikkwalifika jkun jista’ joħroġ ċertifikati ta’ servizz wara manutenzjoni ta’ linji skedati ta’ natura minuri, u wara rettifika ta’ difetti sempliċi fil-limiti tax-xogħlijiet li jkunu awtorizzati. Diploma for Polymer Process Technicians Course Code 11/01/20A Level 4 Awarding Body MCAST Course Duration 3 years full-time on an Apprenticeship Fees - Entry 4 SEC/O-Level passes - Compulsory: Mathematics, Physics. Preferred: Chemistry, Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Or: MCAST-BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) Note Study Units Core Units: Health and Safety, Mathematics, Language and Communication Skills, IT, Business Systems, Specialist Units: Classification of Polymers, Mould Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Engineering Drawing and CAD, Electrical & Electronic Technology, Industrial Practice, Testing of Material, Manufacturing Processes, Auxiliary Processes/Maintenance and Repair, Type of Machines, Quality Systems and Process Control, Industrial Control and PLC/Mechanics of Machines. About The Course Dan il-programm ta’ Diploma huwa mfassal biex iħejji tekniċi li qed jaspiraw għall-karriera fil-qasam tat-trasformazzjoni ta’ plastiks u gomma fi prodotti tal-konsumatur u għall-industrija. Dan it-taħriġ jipprovdi livell tajjeb ta’ għarfien fil-qasam tax-xjenza tal-‘polymers’ u t-teknoloġiji u x-xjenza tal-manifattura tagħhom, fosthom il-karatteristiċi tal-materjali, kontroll tal-proċessi u ‘thermodynamics’.
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