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 stone restoration. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the stone restoration 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 vocational course enables learners to take up a career in stone restoration. It provides both practical and theoretical skills that lead learners to participate in a limited scope in stone restoration interventions. Successful learners can progress to the higher level course in restoration. Throughout the programme learners will have the opportunity to obtain the necessary maintenance, protection and preservation skills, understand preparation and recording techniques and apply cleaning and testing procedures. The programme is complemented with other essential units such as Safety at Work, Technical Reporting, Information Technology and Mathematics.

• Masonry Heritage Skilled Worker (Sewwej)

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

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.