The food and beverage industry is a dynamic sector which requires a number of highly skilled technical people to cope with constantly changing customers’ demands and new innovative production technologies. Food technologists monitor day-to-day manufacturing activities; ensure that safety and quality standards are met; improve existing products and design innovative foods and drinks. This is a multidisciplinary programme offered across four Institutes and includes topics on food analysis, product manufacturing, food safety, cost accounting and product design. The programme provides learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge of the industry and insights into the relevant tools and skills through work-based elements. This programme prepares learners for employment within SMEs as well as medium to large organizations which produce a range of food and drink products.

• Food Analyst,
• Food Technologist,
• Food Product Development Technologist,
• Food Production Supervisor,
• Food Processing Technician,
• Food Quality Control/Quality Assurance Technician

Internal Progression route….

• Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma

OR

4 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3

An Applicant aged 21 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.