This course provides a comprehensive understanding of electronics including different aspects through classroom and hands-on workshops and projects. Learners are introduced to the design and development of electronic systems in various fields, such as industrial electronics, transportation, manufacturing, computer technology, communications and embedded systems. In the first and second year of the course, core aspects of various electronic technologies are covered, while in the final year, learners must choose elective modules from the following areas: Computer Technology, Biomedical Technology, Telecommunications Technology, Control Technology, Electrical Power Technology, or Electronic Circuit Manufacturing. The availability of certain elective modules depends on a minimum number of applications.

• Electronics Technician,
• Technician in various industries

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

Compulsory: One subject from Engineering Technology OR Design and Technology OR Chemistry OR Computing OR Mathematics OR Physics.

The first two years of this Programme are the same for all option streams. Specialisation will be formally chosen at end of year 2 of Programme. Only specialisation streams with enough students registering for them at end of year 2, will be running in year 3 of Programme.

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/.