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Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

BL3-A03-25 Institute of Engineering and Transport Building Services Department

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 3
Duration1 Year Full-time
ECTS Credits60 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Apprenticeship

Course Description

This course provides learners with the essential knowledge related to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC). It will enable learners to work as assistant technicians engaged in servicing and carrying out maintenance on refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators and other accessories. Practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. Learners are expected to participate individually and in teams to operate refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. 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.

Career Opportunities
  • HVAC Installer
Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…

  • Any MCAST MQF Level 2 Foundation Certificate

OR

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

Applicants must present an official document, showing a positive clearance following a Colour Vision Assessment / Test, as approved by REWS as the Regulatory Authority in this area.

Other notes related to this programme

When submitting online application for this course, a scan of the original and official Colour Vision Test result needs to be uploaded together with all other documentation required.

An Applicant aged 19 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/ 

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