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Introductory Certificate in Animal Husbandry and Horticultural Skills

AG1-O01-23 Institute of Applied Sciences Centre for Agriculture, Aquatics, and Animal Sciences

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2026/27
It is recommended that you visit How to Apply for further information regarding how to submit an online application, as well as important Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
MQF / EQF LevelLevel 1
Duration1 Year Full-Time
ECTS Credits40 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Not Applicable, does not include WBL

Course Description

This basic programme of study equips learners with a range of skills, enabling them to begin to understand what various land-based animal and crop activities involve. The learner will have the opportunity to handle a variety of farm animals as well as work on crop fields and fruit trees. This course of study includes topics about soil management, establishing crops, animal management, livestock nutrition and farm maintenance. Learners will have the opportunity to feed various animals such as rabbits and poultry, incubate eggs and hatch chicks whilst gaining the required hands-on experience in the horticulture and animal husbandry sector.

Career Opportunities

Entry Requirements

Finished Compulsory Education

(as will be documented by a full, official School Leaving Certificate / SSCP / SSQP)

Initial Assessment Tests (depending on eligibility and applicability)

(further / updated information regarding IATs can be found amongst the FAQs in https://mcast.edu.mt/important-information/)

Other notes related to this programme

Not Applicable

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