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Introductory Certificate in Community Care Services

CS1-O01-23 Institute of Community Services

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 Learning

Not Applicable, does not include WBL

Course Description

This programme of studies is an ideal start to a career in Social Care or Early Years or Sports Security Enforcement and Protection for those learners who have just finished their compulsory education with minimum certification. This one-year full-time programme does not qualify the learner to work in the sector. However, the vocational and key skills modules which make up the course specifications will help the learner to progress to higher levels of study. The course includes both practical and theoretical lectures which cover the basics of social care including basic nutrition, interpersonal communication with different service-users, integrity, dignity, and anti-discrimination.

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/)

Other notes related to this programme

Not applicable

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