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Introductory Certificate in Trade Skills

ET1-O03-23 Institute of Engineering and Transport IET Foundation courses 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 1
Duration1 Year Full-Time
ECTS Credits40 ECTS Credits
Work Based LearningNot Applicable, does not include WBL
Course Description

This programme provides an opportunity to school leavers that have not yet attained a Level 2 secondary level to explore underpinning principles of common engineering skills. This programme incorporates both keyskills and vocational units with an applied hands-on approach. Most of the learning is done in a workshop to enhance the learning experience of the students. By the end of this course, learners will be exposed to a wide range of Engineering sectors with a mixture of theory and practice work applied through a series of simple projects. It will also help learners to strengthen their grasp of basic keyskills including Mathematics English Maltese I.T. Science and CSR.

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/)

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