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 social care. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the social care 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.

Prospective candidates who enrol in this course should have an interest in working with adolescents in supported accomodation, elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Lectures include a number of varied topics such as effective communication, creativity, human development, safe practices, rights and dignity for different service users and delivering personal care. The programme offers an opportunity for learners to carry out work-based learning in two different host organisations in the sector. Here they will be expected to carry out a range of assigned tasks under supervision.

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Applicants are expected to have completed the one-year ALP programme and obtained at least an MQF Level 1 in Maltese, English and Mathematics TOGETHER WITH an MQF Level 2 in TWO vocational subjects forming part of the ALP Programme – as clearly documented by the official ALP School Leaving Certificate / SSQP

No other entry routes are considered for this specific programme of studies (Maturity Clause application is not applicable for this programme). An applicant who does not have the ALP School Leaving Certificate, may wish to have a look at a Level 3 programme in the same thematic area within the same Institute.