ALP+

This course is for students who have successfully completed their studies at the Alternative Learning Programme of the Ministry for Education. The ALP+ programme is a two-year programme designed for students to focus on a vocational area at MQF level 3. It provides the knowledge and skills required by the students for eventual employment at assistant technician level in various labour market sectors related to engineering, agribusiness,

community services, creative arts, and business. The programme combines basic skills training at both MQF level 2 and MQF level 3 with vocational studies at MQF level 3, providing theoretical and practical education and training with a combination of classroom-based lectures, laboratory and workshop sessions, onsite practices and possibly work based learning opportunities. On successful completion of the two-year course students will be able to access the labour market or else to continue with their studies at MCAST by following an Advanced Diploma at MQF level 4 in their preferred area of study.

List of Courses:


  • Extended Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Extended Diploma in Welding and Fabrication
  • Extended Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making
  • Extended Diploma in Horticulture
  • Extended Diploma in Fish Husbandry
  • Extended Diploma in Animal Care
  • Extended Diploma in Business
  • Extended Diploma in Performing Arts
  • Extended Diploma in Media
  • Extended Diploma in Art and Design
  • Extended Diploma in Construction Engineering
  • Extended Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills
  • Extended Diploma in Sport
  • Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • Extended Diploma in Beauty Specialists
  • Extended Diploma in Foundation Studies for Security, Enforcement and Protection
  • Extended Diploma in Hairdressing – Women
  • Extended Diploma in Engineering (Electronics)
  • Extended Diploma in Electrical Installations
  • Extended Diploma in ICT
  • Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
  • Extended Diploma in Automotive Repair (Body and Paint)
  • Extended Diploma in Light Vehicle Servicing