College to offer degrees on a part-time basis

For the first time MCAST Gateway to Industry is offering eight new degree courses on a part-time basis. The college is also offering over 300 part-time courses that will commence in October.

Adults and young learners over the age of 16 may apply for these courses to acquire new skills and qualifications and advance in their careers. Lessons are held in the evening 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.

The part-time courses are particularly aimed at 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 simply to learn more about subjects that interest them. Young students aged 16 and over also take up these courses to support their full-time education with additional knowledge, skills and experiences.

The new Degree courses on offer for the first time on a part-time basis are the following:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronics & Control Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Services Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Engineering (Civil Engineering)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Banking Practice and Management (IFS School of Finance)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development

The college is offering the following NEW part-time courses.

Institute of Applied Sciences

MCAST Higher Diploma in Environment and Water Technology

Centre of Agriculture, Aquatics and Animal Sciences

Flower Arrangement - Advanced

The Living Art of Bonsai

Cultivation of Citrus Trees

Cultivation of Olive Trees

Institute of Community Services

Salon Management

Award in Sport Management and Marketing

Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture

Face & Body Painting Techniques

Complete Nail Art Course

Teaching Phonics in Maltese for Educators

Institute for the Creative Arts

Art Appreciation - Looking at works of art in a meaningful way

Drawing Techniques - Line and Tone

Drawing and Painting - The Power of Creativity

Institute of Engineering and Transport - Building and Construction

MCAST Award in Geospatial Engineering in Construction and Civil Engineering

Unit 1: Mathematics in Construction and Civil Engineering

Unit 2: Surveying in Construction

Unit 3: Setting out Processes

Surveying Technology

Preparation and Installation of Flat Gypsum Boards

Intermediate Woodwork - Bench Joinery

Cone and Hemispherical Dome Common Geometry

Air Carbon-Arc Gouging

Institute of Engineering and Transport - Electrical and Electronics

Two new units from the MCAST Award in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Unit 3: Electrical Principles

Unit 4: Domestic Appliance Faults-Finding and Repair

Three new units from MCAST Award in Microelectronics

Unit 4: Electronics

Unit 5: Digital Electronics

Unit 6: Electrical Technology

Institute of Engineering and Transport - Mechanical Engineering

MCAST Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing

The details of each course are available on the website shortcourses.mcast.edu.mt, where one can also book a course by applying online. Course details and a printed applications are also available at MCAST. The Part-Time Courses Booklet has been posted to all homes and businesses in Malta and Gozo. This booklet may also be obtained from any local council office, from the MCAST Main Campus in Paola or from the MCAST Gozo Campus in Ghajnsielem.

Prospective students may also fill in the printed application form and send it to the Office of Part-Time Courses, MCAST Main Campus, Corradino Hill, Paola PLA 9032. Alternatively, they may submit the application form at the MCAST Main Campus, between Monday 24 August and 11 September 2015, on weekdays from 0830hrs to 1900hrs.

For further details or advice about these courses, contact MCAST on 2398 7103 / 7116 or [email protected].

MCAST's part-time training programmes are managed by the College's commercial arm MCAST Gateway to Industry Ltd. It offers over 300 different part-time courses every year, through two intakes, in March and in September.