Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

Institute: Institute of Engineering and Transport

Department: Building Services Department

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: BL3-A03-25
MQF Level: Level 3
Credits: 60 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Apprenticeship
Duration: 1 Year

Course Description

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, Information Technology .

Career Prospects

HVAC Installer

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route…
Any MCAST MQF Level 2 Foundation Certificate

OR

2 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3

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 Important matters to be noted and considered:

When submitting online application for this course, a scan of the original and official Colour Vision Test result needs to be uplaoded together with all other documentation required.

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Updated: 2025-06-16