Course Description

This Bachelor’s programme aims to provide learners to become Education and Training practitioners. Learners are provided with the knowledge, skills and competences to work effectively, efficiently and confidently as professional teachers, supervisors, mentors, educational designers and agents of change in the fast changing reality of industry. This can take place in Education Institutions as well as leading learning at the workplace, focusing on pedagogical practices and teaching strategies. Participants on the programme will have the opportunity to build upon their existing disciplinary knowledge, while integrating it with the educational learning that is the core of the programme.

Only the following streams are offered as specialisation in this programme of studies, given that these are the streams which are recognised by the Council of the Teaching Profession (CTP). Before embarking on this programme of studies, the applicant may wish to get in touch with the CTP in order to inform oneself further on future possibilities related to the selected specialisations stream;

Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Agribusiness)
Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Engineering Technology)
Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Fashion and Textiles)
Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Hairdressing and Beauty)
Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Health and Social Care)
Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Hospitality)
Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Information and Communication Technology)
Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Media Literacy)
Bahcelor of Vocational Education and Training (Honours) (Retail)

Career Prospects

Teacher in Vocational Education and Training,
Teacher of Vocational and Applied Subjects in Secondary Education,
Lead Trainer at the Workplace

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….
A full MCAST MQF Level 4 qualification (120 Credits) related to the area / stream of specialisation – with an overall average Grade of C or better

OR

2 A-Level subjects (with a Grade C or better) and 2 I-Level subjects related to the area / stream of specialisation as indicated in the regulations
AND
SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3, in Maltese, English and Mathematics

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Prior to embarking on a Work Placement (successful completion of which is an integral part of the accredited programme of studies, leading to certification), learners need to:
• satisfy the requirements of the Protection of Minors Act (POMA);
• satisfy specific immunisation requirements, by presnetinga formal and valid Vaccination Card endoring a full vaccination programme;
• present a clean Police Conduct Certificate
• present a First Aid Certificate which will be valid upto at least successful completion of programme of studies; and
• Present a complete valid Paediatric First Aid course