ALP+ Extended Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
BL3-A07-25alp+ · Institute of Engineering and Transport · Building Services Department
Apprenticeship
Course Description
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 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning 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 course provides learners with the essential knowledge related to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC). It will enable learners to work as assistant technicians engaged in servicing and carrying out maintenance on refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators and other accessories. Practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. Learners are expected to participate individually and in teams to operate refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. This course also provides learners with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of key skills subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, Maltese, and Information Technology.
Career Opportunities
- HVAC Installer
Entry Requirements
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
Applicants must present an official document, showing a positive clearance following a Colour Vision Assessment / Test, as approved by REWS as the Regulatory Authority in this area.
Other notes related to this programme
When submitting online application for this course, a scan of the original and official Colour Vision Test result needs to be uploaded together with all other documentation required.
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