Institute: Institute of Engineering and Transport
Department: Aviation, Building Services and Trades

Course Title: Diploma in Building Services Installations (Plumbing or Plumbing and Electrical)

Course Code: AE3-A6-21

ECTS: 60

Course details
Mode: Apprenticeship
This course of study combines theoretical knowledge with practical training both off-the-job and on work placement. The practical training is carried out in campus-based industrial workshops. Learners are expected to participate individually and in teams to install pipe systems, fittings and control systems with the use of actuators, and solar panels installations. The course includes the practical handling of hand tools, power tools and typical trade tools, such as thread cutting machines. This course also provides learners with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of key skills subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, Maltese, Information Technology and Individual and Social Responsibility.
Dan il-kors ta’ studju jikkombina l-għarfien teoretiku mat-taħriġ prattiku, kemm barra kif ukoll fil-post tax-xogħol. It-taħriġ prattiku jitwettaq f’workshops industrijali bbażati fil-kampus. L-istudenti huma mistennija li jipparteċipaw b’mod individwali u f’timijiet biex jinstallaw sistemi ta’ pajpijiet, fittings u sistemi ta’ kontroll bl-użu ta’ attwaturi, kif ukoll pannelli solari. Il-kors jinkludi l-immaniġġjar prattiku ta’ għodod tal-idejn, għodod tal-elettriku u għodod tipiċi tas-snajja’ partikolari, bħal magni li jaqtgħu l-kamin. Dan il-kors jipprovdi wkoll lill-istudenti l-opportunità li jkomplu jsaħħu l-għarfien tagħhom fir-rigward tas-suġġetti tal-ħiliet ewlenin, bħall-Matematika, ix-Xjenza, l-Ingliż, il-Malti, it-Teknoloġija tal-Informazzjoni u r-Responsabbiltà Individwali u Soċjali.
MQF Level: 3
Duration: 1 Year Full-time
Entry requirements: MCAST Foundation Certificate
or
2 SEC/O-Level passes/SSC&P (Level 3) passes
Other entry requirements: –
Career opportunities: Plumber, Assistant electrician
Programme details:
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