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The Institute of Community Services offers vocational programmes in hair and beauty care, in health and social care, sports, as well as early childhood education. With a wide selection of courses ranging from MQF Level 1 to Level 6, and depending on the MCAST approved progression rules, you are able to progress from one level to another while maintaining the flexibility to change your career orientation as you advance in your studies. Our courses focus on assessed work placements to ensure that you get the adequate opportunities to put into practice the principles and techniques learnt during lectures.
MCAST Institute of Community Services
Main Campus, Triq Kordin, Paola PLA 9032
00356 2398 7550
00356 2398 7590
Director: Ms Tatjana ChircopDeputy Directors: Ms Claire Flores, Mr Patrick Galea
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Page Course Code Course Title180 13/09/01 MCAST Introductory Certificate in Care - Level 1*
181 13/09/02 MCAST Foundation Certificate in Care - Level 2*183 13/09/03 MCAST Foundation Certificate in Hairdressing - Level 2*184 13/09/04 MCAST Foundation Certificate in Sport - Level 2*
186 13/09/05 Diploma in Hairdressing - Women (C&G 6902)187 13/09/05A Diploma in Hairdressing - Women (C&G 6902)189 13/09/06 ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists190 13/09/07 MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care191 13/09/08 MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Sport
192 13/09/09 ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments, Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists193 13/09/09A ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments, Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists195 13/09/10 MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Social Care)197 13/09/11 MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)198 13/09/12 MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
200 13/09/13 MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years201 13/09/14 MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management)
202 13/09/15 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Management)
All Levels are based on the Malta Qualifications Framework. Refer to the last page of this Prospectus for further details.Il-Livelli huma bbaΩati fuq il-Qafas g˙all-Kwalifiki ta’ Malta. Aktar dettalji jinsabu fl-a˙˙ar pa©na ta’ dan il-Prospett.
* Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council.ProviΩorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti g˙all-Kwalifiki.
MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances.L-MCAST jirriΩerva d-dritt li jag˙mel tibdil fil-kontenut tal-programmi skond il-˙tie©a u ç-çirkostanzi.
LIST OF COURSESMQF LEVEL
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“My dream is to play football abroad and to learn as much as I can about sports. Eventually, through a career in coaching, I would love to pass on my sports experiences and all that I am learning now to other children and young people, helping them succeed in their chosen discipline.
Bjorn KristensenFirst year studentMCAST-BTEC Extended Diplomain Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
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“At MCAST, I benefited from a system of learning by doing, with the support of lecturers and support staff who really cared for us. Now that I am teaching children myself, I keep in mind a very important lesson I learnt during my studies – you may forget what teachers may have told you in class, but you’ll never forget how they cared for you.”
Francesca Agius-VadalàMCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development,Kindergarten Teacher at San Anton School
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“At MCAST, lecturers give us ample individual attention to help us firmly grasp the techniques used in our line of work. Often, we are offered opportunities to practise our skills for a good cause. I will never forget the day when we held a face painting event for children to raise fundsfor people in need.”
Francesca BugejaFirst year student, ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage,Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments,Diploma in Diet and Nutrition forComplementary Therapists
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“During my studies at MCAST, I didn’t simply learn about hairdressing. The lecturers emphasised the importance of being professional, paying particular attention to client satisfaction and rigorously following safety precautions at all times. These values are essential requirements to succeed in the fashion industry.”
Matthew Castillo Diploma in Hairdressing – Women (C&G 6902),Hair stylist and owner of Castillo Hair Salon
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MCAST INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN CARE- LEVEL 1
13/09/01
AWARDING BODY: MCAST more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130901
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: Not applicable
Entry requirements:FiNished Compulsory eduCatioN
Other entry requirements:initial assessment tests and interview
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. state the role of a carer within different
work environments2. Communicate with service users in a
respectful manner 3. demonstrate basic care skills within
different work environments4. perform basic first aid.
the level one introductory Certificate in Care is aimed at those students who still need a further understanding of the Key skills requirements at this level. the students will be able to focus on two study units which specifically pertain to the studies in care, namely introduction to Care and Care skills.
you will have the opportunity to visit care settings as part of your course programme. this course serves as the most basic introduction to the area of care and students need to complete the mCast Foundation Certificate in Care - level 2 as well as the mCast-BteC diploma in health and social Care in order to be able to work as carers.
is-Certificate in Care - livell 1 huwa maħsub għal dawk l-istudenti li jeħtiġilhom itejbu l-ħiliet ta’ qofol (Key skills) mistennija minnhom f’dan il-livell ta’ taħriġ. l-istudenti li jidħlu għal dan il-kors vokazzjonali jiffukaw ukoll fuq żewġ unitajiet ta’ studju, jiġifieri introduction to Care u Care skills.
Bħala element siewi għall-programm tiegħek, hemm l-opportunità li żżur id-djar tal-kura. Żomm f’moħħok li dan il-kors jagħtik biss introduzzjoni bażika. Għaldaqstant, inti tkun mistenni li ttemm l-mCast Foundation Certificate in Care - level 2 kif ukoll l-mCast-BteC diploma in health and social Care biex tkun tista’ taħdem bħala carer.
LEVEL
1
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2MCAST FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN CARE- LEVEL 2
13/09/02
AWARDING BODY: MCAST more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130902
the programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the school leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in an area which is close to their interests.
the programme offers students the opportunity of obtaining work experience. this helps students get a better idea of the nature of this calling. this course provides the basic skills necessary for further training.
you will be required to sit for 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 introductory Certificate in Care course at level 1 instead. this is a one-year course which is intended to help the students to progress to level 2 courses the following year.
il-kors jipprovdi opportunità lil dawk li spiċċaw l-iskola obbligatorja u għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-tmiem tal-iskola sekondarja biex isegwu kors f’qasam li hu ta’ interess għalihom.
il-kors joffrilek opportunità biex tikseb esperjenza ta’ xogħol li jgħinek tifforma idea tajba tas-sengħa jew vokazzjoni li beħsiebek issegwi. dan il-kors jipprovdi l-ħiliet bażiċi li jwasslu għal aktar taħriġ fis-settur tal-kura.
tkun trid tersaq għal testijiet fil-malti, fl-ingliż u fil-matematika. Wara dawn it-testijiet, l-mCast iħejji lista ta’ dawk li jkunu jeħtieġu aktar għajnuna biex ilaħħqu mal-istudji tagħhom. dawn l-istudenti jidħlu għall-introductory Certificate in Care fuq il-livell 1. dan il-kors ta’ sena jgħinhom jgħaddu għall-korsijiet fuq il-livell 2 is-sena ta’ wara.
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: Not applicable
Entry requirements:mCast iNtroduCtory CertiFiCateorFiNished Compulsory eduCatioN
Other entry requirements:initial assessment tests and interview
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand basic care principles2. practise own proper personal care and
presentation3. understand basic scientific principles
needed to be an effective carer4. Work safely to protect yourself and
others within the care environment, under supervision.
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LEVEL
2MCAST FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN HAIRDRESSING– LEVEL 2
13/09/03
AWARDING BODY: MCAST more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130903
the hairdressing programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the school leaving Certificate to follow a structured programme of study in an area which is close to their interests.
the programme does not only consist of vocational practice. it includes the study of key skills which will also help you to get a better idea of the nature of your preferred calling. in other words, the course provides the basic skills necessary for further training in the hairdressing trade.
il-kors tal-hairdressing jipprovdi opportunità ta’ taħriġ fis-settur lil dawk li jkunu spiċċaw l-iskola obbligatorja u li għandhom iċ-ċertifikat tat-tmiem tal-iskola sekondarja.
il-programm ma jikkonsistix biss fi prattika vokazzjonali. Jinkludi wkoll is-suġġetti ta’ qofol li jgħinuk biex tifforma idea aħjar ta’ x’titlob is-sengħa li biħsiebek issegwi. Fi kliem ieħor, dan il-kors iservi ta’ bażi biex, fl-aħħar mill-aħħar, tkun tista’ timxi ‘l quddiem u titħarreġ iżjed fis-sengħa tal-hairdressing.
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: Not applicable
Entry requirements:mCast iNtroduCtory CertiFiCateor FiNished Compulsory eduCatioN
Other entry requirements:initial assessment testsapplicants may be called for an interview.
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. describe basic hair and scalp structures2. practise proper own personal care and
presentation3. demonstrate an understanding of
basic scientific principles relating to hairdressing
4. Complete a range of basic tasks required to assist a hairdresser.
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2MCAST FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN SPORT- LEVEL 2
13/09/04
AWARDING BODY: MCAST more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130904
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: Not applicable
Entry requirements:mCast iNtroduCtory CertiFiCateorFiNished Compulsory eduCatioN
Other entry requirements:initial assessment testsmedical Certificate
successful performance in the Fitnesstest which includes :30 metre sprintsit and reachVertical jumpBeep testagility test
parental consent is required if the student is under the age of 18.
applicants are required to sign a consent form prior to the Fitness test
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. define and practise a healthy and
active lifestyle2. explain exercise and fitness methods and perform an exercise programme3. plan and assist physical activity
sessions for children4. identify and participate in a wide range
of major and minor sports
the Foundation Certificate in sport is the ideal first step for school leavers with a special interest in sports and physical activity. this entry-level course provides the basic knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further studies in sports including fitness instruction, sports development and sports coaching.
learners are introduced to the concept of healthy living and active lifestyle. they are also given the opportunity to describe and practise a wide range of sports, physical activities and exercise methods. learners are further introduced to the unique physical activity requirements of children and are given the opportunity to assist in the delivery of sessions.
il-Foundation Certificate in sport huwa l-ewwel pass għal dawk li jixtiequ jaslu għal karriera fl-isport allavolja m’għandhomx kwalifiki uffiċjali. dan il-kors specifikament joffri l-informazzjoni bażika biex jitkompla wkoll l-istudju f’livell ogħla fil-qasam sportiv li tinkludi kwalitajiet ta’ studju fil-qasam tal-eżerċizzju fiżiku, żvilupp tal-attivitajiet sportivi u coaching ta’ sports differenti.
l-applikanti għandhom l-opportunità li jitħarrġu iktar fuq stil ta’ ħajja iżjed attiva, sana u movimentata u jkollhom iċ-ċans li jipprattikaw għażla wiesgħa ta’ sports, attivitajiet fiżiċi u metodi ta’ eżerċizzju. l-istudenti jitgħallmu dwar l-attività fiżika meħtieġa mit-tfal u jingħataw l-opportunità jgħinu f’dawn is-sessjonijiet.
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A fitness training session atthe MCAST Gym
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3
LEVEL
DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING – WOMEN (C&G 6902)
13/09/05
AWARDING BODY: CITY & GUILDS more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130905
Course duration: 2 years full time
Fees: City & Guilds registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor 2 seC/o-leVel passespreferred: english language, art, home economics, Biology, physics, Chemistry, General science
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. Cut, style and colour different hair
varieties2. manage a hairdressing salon reception
desk3. manage client consultations4. maintain health and safety standards
within a hairdressing salon.
Career opportunities: hairdresser
this course leads to a City & Guilds diploma (C&G 6902) which is designed for students wanting to start working in a hair salon, or who may want to work independently. the diploma provides a wide range of theoretical and practical skills in hairdressing.
such skills include shampooing, styling, massaging, cutting, colouring and perming. you will also learn to be aware of health and safety issues as well as how to manage a hairdressing reception. there is also the opportunity to practise your skills both during salon sessions at mCast as well as on your work placement.
dan il-kors iwassal għas-City & Guilds diploma (C&G 6902) li tista’ twassal biex l-istudenti jibdew jaħdmu f’salon tax-xagħar, jew għal rashom. id-diploma toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet teoretiċi u prattiċi fil-qasam tal-hairdressing.
dawn il-ħiliet jinkludu l-ħasil tax-xagħar, l-istil, il-massage, il-qtugħ, iż-żebgħa u l-perm. titgħallem dwar is-saħħa u s-sigurtà, u dwar l-informazzjoni u l-appuntamenti li tagħti lill-klijenti. ikollok iċ-ċans ittejjeb il-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa tax-xagħar kemm fis-salon tal-mCast kif ukoll fuq postijiet tax-xogħol.
Career opportunities:
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3
LEVEL
DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING – WOMEN (C&G 6902)
13/09/05A
AWARDING BODY: CITY & GUILDS more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130905A
Course duration: 3 years part-time on apprenticeship
Fees: City & Guilds registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor2 seC/o-leVel passespreferred: english language, art, home economics, Biology, physics, Chemistry, General science
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. Cut, style and colour different hair
varieties2. manage a hairdressing salon reception
desk3. manage client consultations4. maintain health and safety standards
within a hairdressing salon.
Career opportunities: hairdresser
this course leads to a City & Guilds diploma (C&G 6902) which is designed for students wanting to start working in a hair salon, or who may want to work independently. the diploma provides a wide range of theoretical and practical skills in hairdressing.
such skills include shampooing, styling, massaging, cutting, colouring and perming. you will also learn to be aware of health and safety issues as well as how to manage a hairdressing reception. there is also the opportunity to practise your skills both during salon sessions at mCast as well as on your work placement.
dan il-kors iwassal għas-City & Guilds diploma (C&G 6902) li tista’ twassal biex l-istudenti jibdew jaħdmu f’salon tax-xagħar, jew għal rashom. id-diploma toffri firxa wiesgħa ta’ ħiliet teoretiċi u prattiċi fil-qasam tal-hairdressing.
dawn il-ħiliet jinkludu l-ħasil tax-xagħar, l-istil, il-massage, il-qtugħ, iż-żebgħa u l-perm. titgħallem dwar is-saħħa u s-sigurtà, u dwar l-informazzjoni u l-appuntamenti li tagħti lill-klijenti. ikollok iċ-ċans ittejjeb il-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa tax-xagħar meta jkollok il-prattika kemm fis-salon tal-mCast kif ukoll fuq postijiet tax-xogħol.
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A hands-on session at the Institute’s beauty salons
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3
LEVEL
ITEC DIPLOMA FOR BEAUTY SPECIALISTS
13/09/06
AWARDING BODY: ITEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130906
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: iteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor 2 seC/o-leVel passes preferred: english language, art, home economics, Biology and Chemistry
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. use waxing techniques competently on
various parts of the body2. apply facial make up and also facial care
routines3. skilfully perform manicures and
pedicures4. recall the anatomy and physiology
essentials for beauty specialists.
Career opportunities: Beautician
this diploma course, designed for those wishing to find employment within the beauty industry, trains you to develop various skills, such as manicure, pedicure, facial treatments, waxing and make-up. you will study anatomy and physiology as well as basic dietary requirements.
you will have the opportunity to practise your skills in established salons as part of your work experience. you will be expected to improve your key skills which are indispensable if you wish to progress successfully in the vocational component of your studies.
successful students may proceed to higher level studies in holistic massage, Facial electrical treatments and diet and Nutrition.
dan il-kors, li jwassal għal diploma, jgħodd għal dawk li jixtiequ jsibu impjieg fl-industrija tal-kura estetika. titħarreġ f’diversi ħiliet, bħal ma huma l-kura tal-idejn u tar-riġlejn, it-trattamenti tal-wiċċ, il-waxing u l-make-up. tistudja l-anatomija u l-fiżjoloġija kif ukoll il-ħtiġijiet bażiċi tad-dieta.
ikollok l-opportunità tipprattika l-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa f’salons stabbiliti bħala parti mill-esperjenza tiegħek tax-xogħol. Wieħed jistenna li inti ttejjeb il-ħiliet ta’ qofol li huma indispensabbli jekk tixtieq li timxi ‘l quddiem fil-komponent vokazzjonali tal-istudji tiegħek.
dawk li jmorru tajjeb fil-kors ikunu jistgħu javvanzaw għal livelli ogħla ta’ studju, fil-holistic massage, it-trattamenti tal-Wiċċ bl-elettriku, u d-dieta u n-Nutriment.
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3
LEVEL
MCAST-BTEC DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
13/09/07
AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130907
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: BteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor2 seC/o-leVel passes preferred: english language, Biology,physics and Chemistry
Note: as from 2015, the entry requirements will be:
mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor2 seC/o-leVel passes preferred: english language, Biology,physics, Chemistry, maltese, social studies, Nutrition Food Consumer studies (home economics)
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand individual rights within the
health and social care sectors2. identify individual needs within the
health and social care sectors3. ensure safe environments for particular
client groups4. recognise human lifespan development.
Career opportunities: health and social care worker
this diploma course provides the knowledge and skills required at an operational level in the care sector. the programme helps you to progress to vocational qualifications in a variety of sectors such as early childhood education, social care and health.
you will be assigned work placements with various service users in different settings. among other skills, you will have special sessions on moving and handling as well as infection prevention and control.
as part of this programme, a key skills programme complements the vocational units so that students are given the opportunity to develop competencies in subjects such as english, maths, maltese, it and personal development.
dan il-kors, li jwassal għal diploma, joffri l-għarfien u l-ħiliet prattiċi fis-settur tal-kura. il-programm jgħinek timxi ’l quddiem fil-kwalifiki vokazzjonali f’diversi setturi, bħal ma huma l-edukazzjoni tat-tfal iż-żgħar, il-kura soċjali u s-saħħa.
tingħata prattika fuq il-post tax-xogħol ma’ diversi nies li jagħmlu użu mis-servizz f’oqsma differenti tas-settur. it-taħriġ jinkludi wkoll għarfien siewi dwar sitwazzjonijiet li se tiltaqa’ magħhom, per eżempju, kif terfa’ persuna, kif ukoll tagħrif speċifiku fuq il-prevenzjoni u l-kontroll tal-infezzjonijiet.
il-kors jinkludi tagħlim fil-ħiliet bażiċi li jikkumplimenta s-suġġetti vokazzjonali u ta’ prattika biex l-istudenti jkollhom iċ-ċans jiżviluppaw il-ħiliet tagħhom fl-ingliż, il-matematika, il-malti, l-it u l-iżvilupp personali.
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l-mCast-BteC diploma in sports (exercise and Fitness) hija mfassla għal dawk li jixtiequ jsibu xogħol fis-settur tal-isports. il-kors irawwem fik l-għarfien, it-tagħlim u l-ħiliet prattiċi li teħtieġ jekk trid tirnexxi fl-impjieg tiegħek, ngħidu aħna bħala assistent.
tkun mistenni li tattendi għal sessjonijiet prattiċi fuq il-post tax-xogħol f’ambjenti varjati. Jekk tmur tajjeb fil-kors, tkun tista’ tkompli bil-BteC extended diploma in sports.
dan il-kors jinkludi wkoll taħriġ fil-ħiliet bażiċi, fosthom l-ingliż u l-matematika, li huma ta’ qofol biex takkwista din id-diploma u tkompli tistudja f’livelli ogħla.
3
LEVEL
MCAST-BTEC DIPLOMA IN SPORT
13/09/08
AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130908
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: BteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor2 seC/o-level passes preferred: english, Biology, physicaleducation
Other entry requirements:medical certificate
successful performance in the Fitnesstest which includes:30 metre sprintsit and reachVertical jumpBeep testagility test
parental consent is required if the student is under the age of 18.
applicants are required to sign a consent form prior to the Fitness test.
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. practise one individual and one team
sport2. understand the foundations of anatomy
and physiology3. recall the basics of nutrition for sports
performance4. interpret a fitness training programme.
Career opportunities: assistant gym instructor
the mCast-BteC diploma in sports (exercise and Fitness) is designed for those who wish to find employment within the sports sector. the course equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in employment in sport, such as that of a junior or assistant.
you will be required to attend work placements and practical sessions in a variety of settings. if you complete the course successfully, you may progress to the BteC extended diploma in sports.
a key skills programme including english and mathematics, is also offered alongside the vocational component, in order to improve your chances of success in this diploma and to facilitate further study.
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LEVEL
ITEC DIPLOMA IN HOLISTIC MASSAGE, DIPLOMA IN FACIALELECTRICAL TREATMENTS, DIPLOMA IN DIET AND NUTRITIONFOR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS
13/09/09
AWARDING BODY: ITEC
more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130909
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: iteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:iteC diploma For Beauty speCialists
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand concepts of diet and
nutrition2. perform a range of holistic massage
techniques3. perform facial electrical treatments4. understand anatomy and physiology
principles essential for beauty therapists.
Career opportunities: Beauty therapist
these qualifications equip learners with knowledge to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release as well as to improve the condition of the skin.
they also provide you with opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for qualifying as a beauty therapist.
the diploma in diet and Nutrition will enable you to recommend healthy eating habits in order to improve health and lifestyle.
you will practise what you learn as well as the skills you achieve in the Beauty specialist diploma through salon experience sessions at mCast. you will also be in a position to practise these skills as part of your work placements within established salons.
dawn il-kwalifiki jrawmu fl-istudenti l-għarfien biex ikunu jistgħu joffru trattamenti bl-għan ta’ rilassament u ħelsien mit-tensjoni u biex itejbu l-kundizzjoni tal-ġilda.
Jipprovdulek ukoll opportunitajiet biex tiżviluppa firxa ta’ ħiliet u t-teknika meħtieġa biex tikkwalifika bħala terapista fil-kura estetika.
id-diploma in diet and Nutrition twasslek biex tkun tista’ tirrakkomanda tipi ta’ ikel li jagħmlu tajjeb għas-saħħa u l-istil ta’ ħajja.
tkun tista’ tipprattika t-teorija li titgħallem u l-ħiliet li takkwista mill-programm tal-Beauty specialist diploma waqt sessjonijiet ta’ esperjenza fis-salon tal-mCast. ikollok ukoll l-opportunità tippratika dawn il-ħiliet fuq il-post tax-xogħol f’salons stabbiliti.
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ITEC DIPLOMA IN HOLISTIC MASSAGE, DIPLOMA IN FACIALELECTRICAL TREATMENTS, DIPLOMA IN DIET AND NUTRITIONFOR COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS
13/09/09A
AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC
more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130909A
Course duration: 2 years part-time on apprenticeship
Fees: iteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:iteC diploma For Beauty speCialists
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand concepts of diet and
nutrition2. perform a range of holistic massage
techniques3. perform facial electrical treatments4. understand anatomy and physiology
principles essential for beauty therapists.
Career opportunities: Beauty therapist
these qualifications equip learners with knowledge to provide treatments for the purposes of relaxation and stress release as well as to improve skin condition.
they also provide you with opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques essential for qualifying as a beauty therapist.
the diploma in diet and Nutrition will enable you to recommend healthy eating habits in order to improve health and lifestyle.
you will practise what you learn as well as what you achieve during the Beauty specialist diploma course through salon experience sessions at mCast. you will also be in a position to practise these skills as part of your work placements within established salons.
dan il-kwalifiki jrawmu fl-istudenti l-għarfien biex ikunu jistgħu joffru trattamenti bil-għan ta’ rilassament u tnaqqis mill-istress u biex itejbu l-kundizzjoni tal-ġilda.
Jipprovdulek ukoll opportunitajiet biex tiżviluppa firxa ta’ ħiliet u t-teknika meħtieġa biex tikkwalifika bħala terapista fil-kura estetika.
id-diploma in diet and Nutrition twasslek biex tkun tista’ tirrakkomanda tipi ta’ ikel li jagħmlu tajjeb għas-saħħa u l-istil ta’ ħajja.
tkun tista’ tipprattika t-teorija u l-ħiliet li titgħallem mill-programm tal-Beauty specialist diploma waqt sessjonijiet ta’ esperjenza fis-salon tal-mCast. ikollok ukoll l-opportunità tippratika dawn il-ħiliet fuq il-post tax-xogħol f’salons stabbiliti.
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MCAST-BTEC ExTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTHAND SOCIAL CARE (SOCIAL CARE)
13/09/10
AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130910
Course duration: 2 years full-time
Fees: BteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast-BteC diploma iN health aNd soCial CareormCast diploma iN applied sCieNCe- leVel 3or4 seC/o - leVel passespreferred: maths, english language, maltese, physics, Chemistry, social studies, Nutrition Food Consumer studies (home economics), Biology
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. provide a safe environment for adults
and children2. deal with challenging behaviour3. use effective communication in health
and social care settings4. use different psychological perspectives
when dealing with clients
Career opportunities: social support worker
the mCast-BteC extended diploma in health and social Care (social Care) has been developed to prepare learners to work in care-related careers in a professional capacity.
it provides a holistic approach in that the subjects covered are sociology, psychology, communication studies, human biology and law. it equips you with the skills and knowledge which are of utmost importance in the care sector.
this qualification prepares you for employment in various care sectors as a social support worker.
l-mCast BteC extended diploma in health and social Care (social Care) għandha l-għan li tiżviluppalek dawk il-ħiliet prattiċi li teħtieġ biex taħdem fil-qasam tal-kura b’mod professjonali.
il-programm huwa wieħed komprensiv u jiġbor fih numru ta’ suġġetti, jiġifieri s-soċjoloġija, il-psikoloġija, l-istudji tal-komunikazzjoni, il-bijoloġija umana u l-liġi. il-kors irawwem fik il-ħiliet u l-għarfien li teħtieġ biex tkun tista’ taħdem fis-settur tal-kura.
din il-kwalifika tippreparak għal impjieg f’setturi differenti fil-qasam tal-kura soċjali.
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Every year, MCAST sport students travel abroad to experiencedifferent sports activities. This student is trying out high ropesin the Dolomites, Italy
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MCAST-BTEC ExTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT(DEVELOPMENT, COACHING AND FITNESS)
13/09/11
AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130911
Course duration: 2 years full-time
Fees: BteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast-BteC diploma iN sports(exerCise aNd FitNess)or4 seC/o-level passesCompulsory: englishpreferred: physical education and Biology
Other entry requirements:medical certificate
successful performance in the Fitnesstest which includes:30 metre sprintsit and reachVertical jumpBeep testagility test
parental consent is required if the student is under the age of 18.
applicants are required to sign a consent form prior to the Fitness test.
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. practise two individual sports and two
team sports2. assess a variety of risks in different sport
events3. organise a range of sports events4. develop fitness and exercise pro-
grammes.
Career opportunities: Gym instructor Coach sports development officer
the mCast BteC extended diploma in sports (development, Coaching and Fitness) has been developed to meet the growing employment opportunities within the sport and leisure industry.
the qualification provides opportunities for work applications in sports. these include careers in exercise and fitness, coaching, officiating and sports development as well as business ventures.
you are expected to attend work placements (including sessions at mCast’s own gyms) and coaching experiences throughout your studies for which you will be assessed.
you will also officiate several sporting events both within mCast as well as in the local sporting scenario.
l-opportunitajiet tax-xogħol fl-industrija tal-isport u l-ħin ħieles qed jikbru b’rata mgħaġġla. il-kors tal-mCast-BteC extended diploma in sports (development, Coaching and Fitness) ġie żviluppat bil-għan li jħejji l-ħaddiema għall-impjiegi li jitlob dan is-settur.
il-kwalifika tipprovdi opportunitajiet ta’ xogħol fil-qasam tal-isport. Jeżistu karrieri fl-eżerċizzju u l-fitness, xogħol bħala coach jew referee, kif ukoll il-ftuħ ta’ negozji.
inti mistenni tattendi sessjonijiet prattiċi li jinkludu coaching u taħriġ fil-gyms tal-mCast, kif u fejn meħtieġ matul il-perijodu tal-istudju. dan jagħmel parti mill-eżamijiet.
tkun inkarigat ukoll, din id-darba bħala uffiċjal, li tieħu sehem f’diversi attivitajiet sportivi kemm fl-mCast kif ukoll fix-xena sportiva lokali.
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LEVEL
MCAST-BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CHILDREN’S PLAY,LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
13/09/12
AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130912
Course duration: 2 years full-time
Fees: BteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast-BteC diploma iN health aNd soCial Careor4 seC/o-leVel passesCompulsory: english language, malteseand mathematics
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. plan activities for babies, toddlers and
children 3 to 5 years old2. maintain health and safety standards in
childcare and kindergarten settings3. implement activities and construct
resources for children aged 0 to 54. monitor and record the development of
children aged 0 to 5.
Career opportunities: Child care worker
this course is designed to enable students to work in a professional capacity with children in child care and kindergarten centres. the qualification provides the skills, knowledge and understanding required in an early years environment.
students are exposed to the most innovative teaching techniques and are also trained on observation techniques required to monitor the development of children.
there is a major emphasis on the practical components carried out in this course. in fact there are four different placements, namely: with a baby (age 0-18 months), with a group of toddlers (ages 19-23 months) and with both 3 year olds and 4 year olds in kindergartens.
students must possess a clean, full conduct certificate.
dan il-kors iwassal biex student ikun jista’ jaħdem professjonalment mat-tfal fiċ-ċentri tal-kura u f’dawk tal-kindergarten. il-kwalifika tħaddan il-ħiliet u t-tagħlim li wieħed mistenni jkollu f’ambjenti bħal dawn.
Bħala student fuq dan il-kors inti tiġi espost għall-aktar prattiċi innovattivi fit-tagħlim. tirċievi wkoll taħriġ fit-teknika tal-osservazzjoni sabiex inti tkun tista’ ssegwi l-iżvilupp tat-tfal.
issir enfasi fuq il-komponent prattiku tal-kors hekk li jkollok erba’ opportunitajiet ta’ taħriġ, jiġifieri, ma’ tarbija ta’ bejn it-twelid u t-18-il xahar, ma’ grupp ta’ tfal li għadhom kemm bdew jimxu (bejn 19 u 23 xahar) u ma’ tfal kemm ta’ 3 snin u ta’ 4 snin fil-kindergartens.
l-istudenti jrid ikollhom ċertifikat ta’ kondotta nadifa.
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A work placement at MCAST’s Magic WondersChildcare Centre
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MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA INADVANCED STUDIES IN EARLY YEARS
13/09/13
AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130913
Course duration: 2 years full-time
Fees: BteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast-BteC NatioNal diploma iN ChildreN’s Care, learNiNG aNd deVelopmeNt and seC/o-leVel passesin mathematics, english and malteseor2 a-leVel passes aNd 2 i-leVel passesCompulsory a-level or i-level: mathematics, english and maltese
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in child care,
kindergarten settings and primary schools
2. maintain health and safety standards in child care and kindergarten settings
3. manage child care centre settings4. develop lessons for children aged 0 - 7 years.
Career opportunities: Child care centre manager
the mCast-BteC higher National diploma in advanced studies in early years has been designed to equip students with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment within child care centres, kindergarten settings and preparation for primary schools.
it provides specialist studies relevant to pedagogy, developmental psychology and also skills required for the management of child care settings.
the programme is also designed to develop skills and techniques as well as personal qualities and attitudes which are essential for successful performance in working life, thereby enabling learners to make an immediate contribution within the field.
students must possess a clean, full conduct certificate.
l-mCast-BteC higher National diploma in advanced studies in early years toffrilek l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li teħtieġ biex ikollok suċċess fl-impjieg tiegħek ma’ ċentri tal-kura tat-tfal, f’ambjenti tal-kindergarten kif ukoll fit-tħejjija tat-tfal għall-iskola primarja.
il-kors huwa magħmul minn studju speċjalizzat li għandu rabta mal-pedagoġija, il-psikoloġija tal-iżvilupp, kif ukoll il-ħiliet li teħtieġ fit-tmexxija taċ-ċentri tal-kura tat-tfal.
il-programm huwa maħsub ukoll biex itejjiblek il-ħiliet tiegħek, it-teknika kif ukoll dawk il-kwalitajiet u l-attitudnijiet personali li teħtieġ biex tmur tajjeb fil-ħajja tax-xogħol. B’dan il-mod l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jagħtu kontribut immedjat f’dan il-qasam ta’ edukazzjoni.
l-istudenti jrid ikollhom ċertifikat ta’ kondotta nadifa.
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LEVEL
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LEVEL
MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA INHEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (MANAGEMENT)
13/09/14
AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130914
Course duration: 2 years full-time
Fees: BteC registration Fees
Entry requirements:mCast-BteC exteNded diploma iN health aNd soCial Care (soCial Care)ormCast-BteC exteNded diploma iN health aNd soCial Care (health studies)ormCast-BteC exteNded diploma iN applied sCieNCeormCast diploma For deNtal surGery assistaNtsormCast diploma For pharmaCy teChNiCiaNsor2 a-leVel passes aNd 2 i-leVel passes * preferred: Chemistry, Biology, physics
* as from 2015, sociology, psychology, human ecology, accounts, economics will also be considered as preferred subjects.
seC/o-leVel pass in english language will be mandatory.
At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. Conduct research in the health and
social care field2. maintain health and safety standards in
health and social care settings3. assisting in the management of health
and social care setting and programmes4. analyse and evaluate the theoretical
concepts of legislation, social policy and care standards in the health and social care settings
Career opportunities: Administrative and operational posts in
various care settings/programmes
this course is intended for those who would eventually like to seek employment in the managerial/administrative and operative sectors of a care setting.
as part of your training, you will be able to participate in work placements under the supervision of experienced managers in related settings. the units chosen for this course will prepare you to further develop your studies by joining the Ba (hons) in health and social Care (management).
those who apply for this course would normally have worked in voluntary organisations or would have had various work placements and would have experienced practice in various health and social care settings.
dan il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li eventwalment jixtiequ impjieg maniġerjali/amministrattiv jew ta’ natura operattiva fil-qasam tal-kura soċjali.
Bħala parti mit-taħriġ tiegħek, inti tkun tista’ tipparteċipa f’esperjenzi ta` xogħol taħt is-superviżjoni ta’ managers li għandhom l-esperjenza meħtieġa. l-unitajiet ta’ studju jservu wkoll bħala tħejjija għal dawk li jkunu jixtiequ jkomplu bl-istudji tagħhom fil-livell ta’ lawrja, jiġifieri l-Ba (hons) in health and social Care (management).
dawk li japplikaw għal dan il-kors normalment ikunu ħadmu f’organizzazzjonijiet volontarji jew ħadu sehem f’diversi work placements. mistennija wkoll l-esperjenza prattika f’diversi ambjenti tas-saħħa u dawk tal-kura soċjali.
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AWARDING BODY: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT
6
LEVEL
more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130915
Course duration: 1 year full-time
Fees: Not applicable
Entry requirements:mCast-BteC hiGher NatioNal diploma iN health aNd soCial Care (maNaGemeNt)
Further details are available under the section “applications for mCast Vocational degrees”
At the end of the programme,you will be able to:1. Conduct research in relation to health and
social care management topics2. administrative and manage a care setting/
programme3. ensure quality in health and social care
settings4. evaluate current social policy and related
issues.
Career opportunities: posts in management and administration
in the care sector
the degree programme provides students with the managerial competences which are required for those who intend to manage care settings and to be involved in the social policy field.
you will have the opportunity to practise managerial skills in different settings.
research in this area is a key focal issue and students shall be expected to develop analytical skills and learn how to create tailor-made research programmes.
Bis-saħħa ta’ dan il-programm li jwassal għal lawrja, inti titħarreġ f’dawk il-ħiliet li se tiġi bżonn jekk tixtieq tidħol għat-tmexxija tad-djar residenzjali u istituzzjonijiet oħra għall-bżonnijiet soċjali li jitolbu taħriġ professjonali.
ikollok l-opportunità titħarreġ fil-ħiliet maniġerjali f’istituzzjonijiet fil-qasam tal-kura soċjali.
ir-riċerka f’dan il-qasam hija ta’ qofol għal min jixtieq jirnexxi u javvanza. Għaldaqstant, inti tkun mistenni tiżviluppa ħiliet analitiċi kif ukoll tfassal u twettaq programmi ta’ riċerka.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN HEALTHAND SOCIAL CARE (MANAGEMENT)
13/09/15
COURSE PROGRESSION CHART
13/09/09ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments, Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists1 year full-time
13/09/12MCAST-BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Play, Learning and Development
2 years full-time
13/09/01MCAST Introductory Certificate inCare - Level 1
1 year full-time
13/09/02MCAST Foundation Certificate inCare - Level 2
1 year full-time
13/09/05Diploma in Hairdressing - Women(C & G 6902)
2 years full-time
13/09/06ITEC Diplomafor Beauty Specialists
1 year full-time
13/09/07MCAST-BTEC Diploma inHealth andSocial Care
1 year full-time
13/09/10MCAST-BTEC ExtendedDiploma inHealth and Social Care (Social Care)
2 years full-time
13/09/15Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Health and Social Care (Management)
1 year full-time
13/09/13MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Advanced Studies in Early Years
2 years full-time
13/09/14MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Management)
2 years full-time
13/09/08MCAST-BTEC Diploma inSport
1 year full-time
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
13/09/03MCAST Foundation Certificate in Hairdressing- Level 2
1 year full-time
13/09/04MCAST Foundation Certificate inSport - Level 2
1 year full-time
13/09/09AITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage, Diploma in Facial Electrical Treatments, Diploma in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists2 years part-timeon apprenticeship
13/09/11MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
2 years full-time
This symbol indicates that external applicants holding the appropriate entry requirements may apply directly at this level.
13/09/05ADiploma in Hairdressing - Women(C & G 6902)
3 years part-timeon apprenticeship