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Advanced Diploma in Welding and Fabrication

BL4-A05-23 Institute of Engineering and Transport Building Services Department

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 4
Duration3 Years Full-time
ECTS Credits120 ECTS Credits
Work Based Learning

Apprenticeship

Course Description

This course combines theoretical knowledge and practical training carried out in College-based industrial workshops. Learners will be expected to participate individually and in teams to fabricate welded products. They will learn how to analyse and generate solutions related to typical fabrication using thin plates and pipes. Learners will also be given the opportunity to follow an Apprenticeship to improve their hands-on experience. In order to be able to appreciate the importance of good production management, supervised visits to complex production set-ups are organised during the course. Applicants need to be able to work within the industries concerned.

Career Opportunities
  • Welding and Fabrication Technician (Welder and Fabricator),
  • Welding and Fabrication Supervisor,
  • Welding and Fabrication Designer,
  • Pipe Welding Specialist (Pipe Welder and Fabricator)
Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…

  • Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma

OR

4 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3

Other notes related to this programme

An Applicant aged 21 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

 

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/

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