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Certificate in Trowel Trades

TR2-O01-25 Institute for the Trades

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2026/27
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MQF / EQF LevelLevel 2
Duration1 Year Full-Time
ECTS Credits60 ECTS Credits
Work Based LearningNot Applicable, does not include WBL
Course Description

This programme of study aims to provide the learner with basic skills and practice in the trowel trades, focusing on tile-laying, plastering and painting, plumbing and gypsum. The programme will be taught through a hands-on approach in a workshop and industrial setting with the aim of providing the student with both practice and applied theory. Students will have the opportunity to practice their skills through project-based learning related to the area of trade.

Career Opportunities

Assistant Handy-Person

Entry Requirements

Finished Compulsory Education
AND
Complete a Pre-Training Proficiency Review, which will be administered by MCAST and for which applicant must attend at the scheduled appointment.

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