ALP+ Extended Diploma in Construction Engineering

Institute: Institute of Engineering and Transport

Department: Construction Engineering Department

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: CE3-A09-23alp+
MQF Level: Level 3
Credits: 36 credits at MQF Level 2 and 60 credits at MQF Level 3
Accredited Work Based Learning: Apprenticeship
Duration: 2 Years

Course Description

This course is aimed at learners who have successfully completed their studies at the Alternative Learning Programme of the Ministry for Education, and are interested in pursuing further vocational studies at MQF Level 3, related to construction. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the construction engineering sector. The combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge gained by sucessfully completing the course, will equip learners with the knowledge and skills with which they will be able to access the labour market, or alternatively, they will be eligible to continue their studies at MQF level 4 at MCAST, by selecting one of the various Advanced Diplomas offered by the College, in their preferred area of study.
This course consists of College-based training on various skills related to the building and construction industry. It enables the learners to work in the sector or to continue their studies in related vocational areas, including Construction, Civil Engineering or Building Services. During this course of study learners will be introduced to different types of technical drawings used in the construction industry. They learn how to apply construction drawing standards and conventions to produce sketches and professional working drawings. This course also provides learners with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of key skills subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, Maltese, and Information Technology.

Career Prospects

Assistant Draughtsperson,
Assistant Land Surveyor

Entry Requirements

Applicants are expected to have completed the one-year ALP programme and obtained at least an MQF Level 1 in Maltese, English and Mathematics and an MQF Level 2 in TWO vocational subjects forming part of the ALP Programme

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Updated: 2025-06-06