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Introductory Certificate in Trade Skills

TR1-O05-23 Institute for the Trades

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 provides an opportunity to school leavers that have not yet attained a Level 2 secondary level to explore underpinning principles of common engineering skills. This programme incorporates both keyskills and vocational units with an applied hands-on approach. Most of the learning is done in a workshop to enhance the learning experience of the students. By the end of this course, learners will be exposed to a wide range of Engineering sectors with a mixture of theory and practice work applied through a series of simple projects. It will also help learners to strengthen their grasp of basic keyskills including Mathematics English Maltese I.T. Science and CSR.

Career Opportunities

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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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