MCAST launches part-time courses prospectus
On 8 August, MCAST Gateway to Industry launched the new prospectus with over 300 parttime courses ranging from short to accredited courses up to Degree and Master Degree programmes.
This year the part-time courses 2018-2019 are accessible through the website, which has been redesigned to have a fresher look and a more user-friendly interface, and also through a printed version which will also be distributed to every household in Malta and Gozo. The Prospectus has been redesigned and reorganised with existing courses grouped by category.
A number of new and interesting courses have been incorporated with our current programmes. As of this year, a bundle system is being implemented which enables candidates who wish to apply for multiple courses to do so at an advantageous rate. This is separate to the normal rates applicable to candidates applying for single courses.
The courses on offer in the prospectus range from hobby courses up to fully accredited courses including degrees at Master level. Adults and young learners over the age of 16 may apply for these part-time courses to acquire new skills and qualifications in order to progress in their careers.
Most of the courses are fully accredited as per the Malta Qualifications Framework. The parttime courses were designed to be attractive and convenient to adults whose work or family commitments make it difficult for them to follow full-time education, but who would still like to acquire skills and qualifications to secure new jobs, seek career advancement or learn more about subjects that interest them.
Young students aged 16 and over can enrol in these courses in an effort to support their full-time education with additional knowledge, skills and experiences.
Bespoke courses for industry, currently offered by MCAST, are also created according to current trends and needs. Accredited courses at various MQF (Malta Qualifications Framework) levels are very popular since these all help to improve and influence employment possibilities. All tutors are qualified experts in their field and the relevant resources and facilities are provided to complement the courses.
Lessons are held in the evenings or on Saturday mornings, a convenient option for individuals who cannot engage in full-time educational programmes due to employment, business, family or other commitments. Applicants also benefit from several additional resources, including detailed class notes and free use of the MCAST libraries.
Further details about each course are available on the website shortcourses.mcast.edu.mt, where one can also book a course by applying online. Applications open on Monday, 20 August.
For further details or advice contact MCAST on 2398 7777 or send an email on shortcourses@mcast.edu.mt. A digital copy of the Part-Time Courses Digital Prospectus can be viewed on http://online.anyflip.com/ave b/cvpb/mobile/index.html
Following the success of MCASTeens Discovery Summer Camp 2018, MCASTeens Summer Camp is going to open its doors once again for youths between 12 and 16 years for the MCASTeens Summer Camp to be held next year. MCAST will be offering an attractive package of interesting and exciting activities for youths spread over eight weeks during summer.
Activities range from sports and adventure to arts and crafts, aviation, space and the universe, robotics and electronics, among others. MCASTeens Discovery Summer Camp 2019 will be held once again at the MCAST Main Campus in Paola. We are offering an early bird discount.
For more information phone on 2398 7777.