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Pathway to Independent Living Programme
The Pathway to Independent Living Programme
provides an opportunity to applicants in possession
of the school leaving certificate to follow a structured
programme of study focusing on the individual
students’ needs. The two year programme caters
for students with mild to moderate disabilities/
learning difficulties. It is intended to support students
acquire skills for independent living particulary those
required to gain and maintain employment.
Applicants pass through a selection process. This
includes an individual and/or group interview. An
Initial Assessment Test will also be carried out to
assess the applicants’ academic level. Applicants
are expected to have basic skills in literacy and
numeracy, be able to tolerate both classroom and
community learning environments and be willing
to take up employment. During the programme,
students are given ample opportunities to
experience hands-on learning in all subject areas.
Email: pathway@mcast.edu.mt,
Tel: 23987320/1.
This Programme is also available in Gozo.
Course Duration: 2 years full-time
Fees: -
Entry: School Leaving Certificate,
Medical and Psychiatric Reports
(if applicable)
School Reports (including IEP)
Psychological Assessment
(not older than three years)
Note: MCAST provides the support of one
Learning Support Assistant (henceforth LSA) per
class (there is no one-to-one support/ facilitation
except in particular cases). Students pass through
a selection process which includes an interview
and an Initial Assessment Test. The course is held
from Monday to Friday.
Study Units:
Literacy and Numeracy
- Maltese
- English
- Mathematics
- Money Handling
- Time Management
- Information and Communication Technology
Life Skills
- Personal, Social and Health Education
- Citizenship
- Community Skills
- Leisure and Recreation
- Daily Living Skills
Vocational Studies
- Work Related Learning
- Careers Education and
Guidance/Post School Planning
- Job Orientation
- Job Placement (both on campus
and in the labour market)
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