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Award in Vocational and Employability Skills (Introductory Level A)

LEA-O01-25 Centre for Learning and Employability

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 LevelIntroductory Level A
Duration1 Year Full-Time
ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Not Applicable, does not include WBL

Course Description

The Award in Vocational Skills (Introductory Level A) supports students with learning disabilities / learning difficulties to acquire the skills required to gain and maintain employment or to further their education. Students are trained in one of the following vocational areas: Hospitality and Retail, Office and Digital Skills. They are also assessed in Key Skills which include Maltese, English, Mathematics, PSHE, IT, Creative Self-Expression, and Daily Living and Community Skills and Customer Care and Employability skills. A work placement experience within the College is also provided according to the vocational area being studied. Before enrolling in the programme, students are required to attend an induction session to assess the suitability of the course and identify the vocational area according to their abilities.

Career Opportunities

Entry Requirements

Finished Compulsory Education…. as evidence through documents including a complete School Leaving Certificate / SSC&P / SSQ&P.

A recent psychological report (issued no more than 3 years before the date of application) and school reports including the last Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Adapt to both class-based and community-based learning – to be ascertained through an induction session at MCAST, attendance for which is compulsory.

Other notes related to this programme

Applicants will be asked to sit for an Interview, following the outcome of which, eligibility for the course will be ascertained or otherwise

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