Extended Diploma in Foundation Studies for Security, Enforcement and Protection

Institute: Institute of Community Services

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: CS3-O05-25
MQF Level: Level 3
Credits: 90 credits
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: 2 Years

Course Description

This programme of studies is gaining a lot of popularity with learners who intend to seek future employment within the Disciplined Forces. Lecturers will discuss current and contemporary issues relating to security, enforcement and protection both in Malta and beyond our shores. Learners will also tackle topics related to equality, diversity, dignity and rights of individuals. Educational visits will be organised to different departments which form part of the Academy: the Civil Protection Department, the Police Force, the Armed Forces of Malta and the Law Courts. This Extended Diploma course is delivered over two years. However, learners can opt to exit after the successful completion of their first year of studies. In this case, they will be eligible to attain a Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies for Security, Enforcement and Protection.

Career Prospects

Careers in Disciplined Forces (further training programmes may apply, depending on the chosen career path)

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

Medical Clearance is required before being found eligible for course

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Medical Clearance required when submitting an application for this course

VERY IMPORTANT ATTENTION Should you wish to submit a course application for this programme of study (during Main Call for FT Course Admissions, closing on 25 August 2025):

Before you submit an application for this course, you need to download this document

Download Document

Print the PDF document, and take it with you to a General Practitioner of your choice. This is to be filled in and signed by the GP. Where the applicant is under 18 years of age on the date of application, the parents/guardians must also fill in and sign the parts related to their consent.

A scan of the filled-in and complete document is to be uploaded with all the other documents you need to upload when submitting your online application for the course. If this completed (properly filled in) document (duly endorsed and signed by a Medical Doctor / GP and parents as required) is not uploaded with your online application for this course, the application cannot be processed and vetted for eligibility. It would be as if you have not submitted an application for the course (always by the set Main Call Online Course Application deadline – 25th August 2025).

Later on, after you receive the Course Acceptance Offer and have become an MCAST registered student, the original hardcopy version of the filled-in and signed document is ALSO to be physically submitted at the Reception Desk, Institute of Community Services, Main Campus, Paola, by no later than the deadline shown on the first page of the downloadable document.

May we remind you that not submitting a scan of this filled-in document as an upload with your online course application (applications close on 25th August 2025) will make your application incomplete and it cannot be processed.

Downloadable Document

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Updated: 2025-07-22