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 different areas of business. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the business 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.

This programme is aimed at preparing learners to further their studies in different areas of business. The course aims to allow learners to improve in the areas of written and spoken English and Maltese as well as in their Mathematical and IT skills. The course however also goes into more detail, while starting from the very basics of different business areas and functions such as Accounts, Human Resources, Marketing, Purchasing, and others. This generic background allows the students to bring their academic level up to scratch, while acquiring enough knowledge about the different business areas to be able to progress onto further studies.

• Clerical Assistant,
• Shop Cashier

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

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.