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Award in Vocational and Employability Skills (Introductory Level B)

LEB-O01-26 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 B
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 B) is designed to support students with learning disabilities or difficulties in developing the skills needed to become more independent members of society. It also introduces them to the world of work by providing essential employability skills. Students explore the area of office work in industry together with choosing between Retail or Hospitality vocational area.

In addition, they develop fundamental transversal skills, such as numeracy, digital literacy, social and communication abilities, daily living skills, and more. The programme also includes job exposure and work placement experience within industry.

Career Opportunities
  • Housekeeping Assistant,
  • Kitchen Hand,
  • Factory Hand,
  • Laundry Worker
  • Clerical – Office Assistant,
  • Library Assistant
Entry Requirements

ONLY via Internal Progression Route….

  • MCAST Award in Vocational Skills (Introductory Level A).

Adapt to both class-based and community based learning – to be ascertained through the trajectory of the Into A course.

Other notes related to this programme

Not Applicable

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