institute of building and construction engineering

108 MCAST PROSPECTUS 2013/14

Masonry heritage students during a restoration project at the Inquisitor’s Palace, Birgu

109MCAST PROSPECTUS 2013/14

Institute of

The Institute of Building and Construction Engineering offers vocational programmes focusing on the construction, civil engineering and building services industries, with training options ranging from design engineering and management to building and heritage restoration. Our courses give you the opportunity to start your studies at an introductory level, where you grasp the essential skills of the related trades, and subsequently progress to a higher level and acquire internationally-recognised qualifications, including the MCAST degrees.

The Institute’s facilities include workshops dedicated to masonry and trowel trades, wood and stone restoration, bench joinery, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, welding and fabrication. It also has several computer laboratories customised for construction engineering design. Your personal development as an individual is an important element embedded in all our courses. Our lecturers are committed to helping you to smoothly integrate in work placements as apprentices.

MCAST Institute of Building and Construction Engineering

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Director: Mr John VellaDeputy Director: Mr Martin Borg

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Page Course Code Course Title116 13/04/01 MCAST Introductory Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 1*

118 13/04/02 MCAST Foundation Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 2*

119 13/04/03A MCAST Diploma in Construction and Stone Masonry - Level 3*121 13/04/04 MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 3*122 13/04/05A MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making - Level 3*124 13/04/06A MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Sewwej) - Level 3*125 13/04/07A MCAST Diploma in Plumbing - Level 3*126 13/04/08A MCAST Diploma in Trowel Trades (Plastering and Tile Laying or Painting and Decorating) - Level 3*127 13/04/09A MCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication - Level 3*128 13/04/10 MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction

130 13/04/11A MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Level 4*131 13/04/12A MCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making - Level 4*133 13/04/13A MCAST Diploma in Masonry Heritage Skills (Mastru) - Level 4*134 13/04/14A MCAST Diploma in Plumbing - Level 4*135 13/04/15A MCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication - Level 4*136 13/04/16A MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering) 138 13/04/17A MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)139 13/04/18A MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

141 13/04/19 MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)142 13/04/20 MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)143 13/04/21 MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

145 13/04/22 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Engineering146 13/04/23 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Services Engineering

All Levels are based on the Malta Qualifications Framework. Refer to the last page of this Prospectus for further details.Il-Livelli huma bbaΩati fuq il-Qafas g˙all-Kwalifiki ta’ Malta. Aktar dettalji jinsabu fl-a˙˙ar pa©na ta’ dan il-Prospett.

* Provisionally classified at this level by the Malta Qualifications Council.ProviΩorjament klassifikat f’dan il-livell mill-Kunsill Malti g˙all-Kwalifiki.

MCAST reserves the right to effect changes to the contents of programmes according to changing needs and circumstances.L-MCAST jirriΩerva d-dritt li jag˙mel tibdil fil-kontenut tal-programmi skond il-˙tie©a u ç-çirkostanzi.

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“A career in construction engineering is all about contributing to the development of more sustainable building environments. By bringing together theoretical knowledge and technical experience, MCAST helped me develop the skillsI needed to work in this sector.”

Tiziana GattBachelor of Science (Honours)in Construction Engineering,Technician at theGovernment Property Division.


“When I was young, I missed out on continuing my studies after secondary school. At MCAST, I found the support and resources required to fulfil my dream of getting qualified. Once I complete my studies, I plan to travel abroad and work as a chief welder fabricator on oil rigs or land oil fields.”

Pierre ZammitSecond year student,MCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication– Level 3


“Malta’s unique built-up heritage is one of my keenest interests. Choosing a course in masonry heritage skills helped me become part of a very rewarding process through which we can revive the splendour of our historic buildings.”

Jolanka Zammit Second year student,MCAST Diploma in Heritage Skills (Mastru)– Level 4


“As an MCAST student, I used to feel that I’m not just a name on an attendance sheet. Lecturers take time to get to know you and assist you in every step of the way. Today I form part of construction management teams working on major national projects and I’m still thankful for my years at MCAST.”

Claudio Bugeja Technician Course in Draughtsmanship,Package Manager at Bovis Lend Lease.


MCAST INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING - LEVEL 1

13/04/01

AWARDING BODY: MCAST more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130401

Course duration: 1 year full-time

Fees: Not applicable

Entry requirements:FiNished Compulsory eduCatioN

Other entry requirements:initial assessment tests

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand the importance of

following workshop safe practices and of handling hand tools safely

2. Follow instructions on how to mark simple templates

3. Follow instructions to produce simple products from various materials

4. appreciate the link between workshop practice and key skills.

the programme provides an opportunity to school leavers in possession of the school leaving Certificate to explore the underpinning principles of common construction engineering skills.

it presents students with vocational practice to demonstrate the opportunities that can be followed in various sectors. this includes woodwork, plumbing, sheet-metal, bench-fitting and electrical practical exercises.

By the end of the course, provided you are successful, you would have experienced and gained sufficient basic knowledge to follow any foundation certificate level 2 programme offered by the institute of Building and Construction engineering or any other institute.

the course includes a significant key skills component which will help you improve your language, literacy and numeracy skills. it and personal development sessions are also part of the key skills component.

il-programm joffri opportunità lil istudenti li jkollhom Ċertifikat tat-tmiem tal-iskola sekondarja biex ikunu jistgħu jifhmu sew prinċipji bażiċi tal-inġinerija tal-kostruzzjoni.

il-programm jinkludi l-prattika vokazzjonali u b’hekk tkun tista’ tifhem aħjar l-opportunitajiet li jeżistu f’setturi diversi. hemm elementi ta’ xogħol fl-injam, plumbing, xogħol fil-metall, bench-fitting u eżerċizzji prattiċi f’xogħol tal-elettriku.

Jekk tmur tajjeb, sa tmiem il-kors tkun ħadt biżżejjed prattika u ġbart l-għarfien meħtieġ biex tkun tista’ tidħol għal kwalunkwe kors tal-foundation certificate kors fil-livell 2, li joffri l-istitut tal-Bini u l-inġinerija tal-Kostruzzjoni, jew xi istitut ieħor.

ikollok lezzjonijiet fil-malti, l-ingliż u l-matematika. irrispettivament mill-kors li tixtieq taqbad, dawn is-suġġetti ma tistax tgħaddi mingħajrhom. magħhom ikollok ukoll lezzjonijiet fl-it u l-iżvilupp personali.

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2MCAST FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE INCONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING - LEVEL 2

13/04/02




Entry requirements:mCast iNtroduCtory CertiFiCateorFiNished Compulsory eduCatioN

Other entry requirements:initial assessment tests

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand the basic characteristics of

wood, plumbing, welding, fabrication, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and trowel trades

2. use basic hand tools effectively and safely, to carry out specific practical tasks in a workshop environment

3. apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme to develop a practical project, under supervision

4. understand and use essential skills in mathematics, language communication, information technology and basic technical documentation to carry out simple assigned tasks and assessments responsibly.

this programme provides you with an opportunity to get acquainted with the different vocational trades related to construction engineering.

the vocational practice component is based on a ‘taster’ approach whereby you will learn about the tools, materials, processes and applications relative to:

• Welding and Fabrication• Plumbing, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning• Woodwork• Trowel trades, including Restoration, Stone

masonry and tile laying.

additionally, technical drawing will complement the four vocational areas listed above. scientific underpinning principles, directly related to the vocational units, are also embedded within the programme.

dan il-programm joffrilek opportunità biex tifhem aħjar is-snajja’ differenti li għandhom x’jaqsmu mal-inġinerija tal-kostruzzjoni.

Fil-komponent vokazzjonali prattiku jkollok iċ-ċans titħarreġ fuq għodda, materjali u proċessi relatati ma’:

• Welding u Fabrication• Plumbing, Refrigeration u Air-conditioning• Xogħol fl-Injam• Trowel Trades, li jinkludu s-Sengħa tar-

Restawr, ix-Xogħol fil-Ġebel u t-Tqegħid tal-madum.

id-disinn tekniku jiġi inkorporat fl-erba’ oqsma li jidhru hawn fuq. il-prinċipji xjentifiċi li huma relatati mal-unitajiet ta’ studju wkoll jagħmlu parti mill-kors.


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MCAST DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION AND STONE MASONRY- LEVEL 3

13/04/03A

AWARDING BODY: MCAST more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130403A

the course enables you to become a skilled craftsperson in the building trade. to consolidate knowledge and skills learnt during this course, you may be able to continue studying to obtain the mason’s licence which will enable you to work without supervision.

the course is based on both off-the-job and on-the-job training which gives an in-depth knowledge and experience in the building processes. successful students acquire skills ranging from interpretation of drawings to practical masonry that fall within the building binding legislation.

during the course you will also be given the opportunity to develop personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in your career.

il-kors iħarrġek fis-sengħa tal-bini. Jekk tkun tixtieq issaħħaħ l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li tkun ksibt, tista’ tkompli tistudja għal-liċenzja ta’ Bennej biex taħdem għal rasek u bla superviżjoni.

il-kors huwa bbażat fuq it-taħriġ li jsir kemm barra mill-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol. dan jagħtik għarfien tajjeb u esperjenza siewja fil-proċessi tipiċi tal-bini. dawk l-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb ikunu kapaċi japplikaw il-ħiliet li tgħallmu u jinterpretaw id-disinji fuq xogħol prattiku u skond il-leġiżlazzjoni li tirregola l-bini.

matul il-kors, inti tingħata wkoll l-opportunità li tiżviluppa l-ħiliet u l-kapaċitajiet personali biex tirnexxi fil-karriera tiegħek.

Course duration: 2 years part-time on apprenticeship


Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor 2 seC/o-level passes

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. Carry out a risk assessment of the

immediate working environment before and after executing an assigned task

2. use basic tools to carry out construction operations

3. set out building details4. describe the skills and construction

operation needed for demolition.

Career opportunities: stone mason Construction site manager assistant


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MCAST DIPLOMA IN HEATING, VENTILATIONAND AIR CONDITIONING - LEVEL 3

13/04/04


this course provides the essential skills and knowledge related to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (hvaC). it will enable successful students to work at technician level under supervision.

hvaC installers and service technicians must master a broad array of applied skills in order to work and communicate effectively. the course provides training to give you a better understanding on how to manually operate refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

the practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards and students are expected to participate individually and in teams to operate refrigeration and air conditioning systems. students will be given the opportunity to service and maintain refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators and other accessories.

dan il-kors jagħtik l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li teħtieġ fil-qasam tal-heating, il-ventilazzjoni u l-arja kondizzjonata (hvaC). dawk l-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb ikunu jistgħu jaħdmu bħala tekniċi taħt is-superviżjoni tal-imgħallem.

dawk li jinstallaw u joffru servizz fl-hvaC jeħtieġ li jkunu kapaċi japplikaw firxa sħiħa ta’ ħiliet biex ikunu jistgħu jaħdmu u jikkomunikaw kif mistenni. il-kors jipprovdi t-taħriġ li jgħallmek kif tħaddem manwalment is-sistemi ta’ refriġerazzjoni u tal-arja kondizzjonata. it-taħriġ prattiku jsir fil-workshops li huma mgħammra skont l-istandards industrijali u l-istudenti mistennija li jipparteċipaw b’mod individwali u fi gruppi biex iħaddmu sistemi ta’ refriġerazzjoni u tal-arja kondizzjonata. l-istudenti jingħataw l-opportunità li jagħmlu xogħol ta’ servicing u manutenzjoni fuq kompressuri, kondensaturi, evaporaturi u aċċessorji oħra.



Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor 2 seC/o-level passes



2. set out and form pipe runs for small commercial installations

3. set out equipment and accessories to fit for particular situations

4. Follow working procedure to ensure quality and maintenance.

Career opportunities: refrigeration technician air-conditioning technician First line supervisor


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MCAST DIPLOMA IN JOINERY AND FURNITURE MAKING- LEVEL 3

13/04/05A




Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor2 seC/o-level passes



2. manufacture batched interim products out of solid wood and composite materials

3. take off dimensions from drawings, nest and prepare cutting lists

4. set out to assemble (furniture) products.

Career opportunities: Bench joiner First line supervisor

this course includes both theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and on a work placement.

technological and practical lessons cover measuring, cutting, preparing and assembling timber and timber board products to make interior fittings such as kitchen cabinets, doors and window frames.

the practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. you will be expected to participate individually and in teams to produce simple products from solid wood and composite materials. practical handling of hand and power tools and simple woodworking machine forms an integral part of the course.

dan il-kors joffri kemm għarfien teoretiku kif ukoll prattika estiża kemm fuq ix-xogħol matul work placement kif ukoll lil hinn minnu.

it-taħriġ jiġbor fih xogħol tipiku tas-sengħa, bħal ma huma l-kejl u l-qtugħ, it-tħejjija u l-armar ta’ prodotti tal-injam mastizz u tal-folji li jintużaw għall-għamara tad-djar bħal kċejjen, bibien u twieqi.

it-taħriġ prattiku jsir fil-workshops li huma attrezzati skont ma jitolbu l-istandards tal-industrija. tkun mistenni taħdem kemm għal rasek kif ukoll fi grupp biex tagħmel prodotti sempliċi tal-injam u materjali komposti. ikollok l-opportunità tipprattika bl-għodda tal-id u b’dik tal-elettriku. l-użu tal-magni għal xogħol sempliċi jagħmel parti mit-taħriġ.

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MCAST DIPLOMA IN MASONRY HERITAGE SKILLS (SEWWEJ)- LEVEL 3

13/04/06A




Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateormCast iNtroduCtory CertiFiCate iN masoNry heritage sKills (riFFied)or 2 seC/o-level passes Compulsory: physics or Chemistry



2. use basic tools on surfaces to stabilise, preserve and restore historic buildings

3. interpret written specifications/drawings and evaluation reports for work on historic structures

4. identify the main types of materials in use.

Career opportunities: masonry heritage skills technician heritage site technical coordinator

this vocational course gives you the opportunity to take stone restoration as a career. it provides both practical and theoretical skills to enable participation in limited interventions in stone restoration. successful students will progress to the next higher level course in restoration.

throughout the programme learners will have the opportunity to obtain necessary maintenance, protection and preservation skills, understand preparation and recording techniques, and apply cleaning and testing procedures.

the programme is complemented with other essential units such as Safety at Work, Technical reporting, it and practical mathematics.

dan il-kors vokazzjonali jagħtik l-opportunità taqbad karriera fir-restawr tal-ġebla. il-programm huwa magħmul minn elementi prattiċi kif ukoll dawk teoretiċi u jkollok opportunità tieħu sehem f’interventi limitati ta’ restawr. dawk l-istudenti li jmorru tajjeb ikunu jistgħu jersqu għal kors tar-restawr f’livell ogħla.

titgħallem ukoll il-ħiliet ta’ manutenzjoni u konservazzjoni, kif tipprepara u żżomm nota dettaljata tax-xogħol li tkun għamilt, kif ukoll tal-interventi li jinvolvu tindif u ttestjar ta’ materjal.

il-programm huwa magħmul minn għażla bilanċjata ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju, u jinkludu wkoll elementi ta’ Sigurtà fuq ix-Xogħol, IT u matematika.

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MCAST DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING- LEVEL 3

13/04/07A


this course comprises theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and on work placement.

the practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. students are expected to participate individually and in teams to install pipe systems/fittings. practical handling of hand tools, power tools and typical trade tools, such as thread cutting machines, form an integral part of the course.

you will learn about control systems with the use of actuators and passive solar panels installations. the programme also includes an introduction to liquid petroleum gas (lpg) installations.

dan il-kors part-time jinkludi l-apprentistat u jiġbor fih l-għarfien teoretiku li titlob is-sengħa u l-prattika li trid issir kemm fuq il-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll lil hinn minnu.

it-taħriġ prattiku jsir f’workshops mgħammra skont l-istandards li titlob l-industrija. l-istudenti huma mistennija li jipparteċipaw b’mod individwali kif ukoll fi gruppi biex jitgħallmu jinstallaw sistemi u fittings ta’ pajpijiet. il-prattika tinkludi l-użu għaqli tal-għodda tal-id u tal-elettriku, esperjenza bil-magni tipiċi tas-sengħa bħal dawk li jaqtgħu l-kamini, u l-bqija.

titgħallem dwar sistemi ta’ kontroll bl-użu ta’ actuators u l-installazzjoni ta’ pannelli tax-xemx. ikollok ukoll introduzzjoni għall- installazzjonijiet li jaħdmu bil-gass taż-żejt (lpg).






2. identify materials for specific applications in plumbing

3. take off dimensions from drawings4. Carry out installations, alterations,

repair and planned maintenance of existing systems.

Career opportunities: installation and maintenance

tradesperson plumber First line supervisor


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MCAST DIPLOMA IN TROWEL TRADES (PLASTERING ANDTILE LAYING OR PAINTING AND DECORATING) - LEVEL 3

13/04/08A







2. identify materials for specific applications3. set out tiling tasks from specifications

and drawings4. use tools to perform floor and wall tile

laying.

Career opportunities: assistant site coordinator tile layer plasterer

this course enables you to become a career trades person in plastering and tile laying or painting and decorating. these skills are used in the construction finishing process. the sector requires trained and qualified people in the use of finishing materials such as types of plaster, plastering processes, tiles and tiling materials of high standard, painting, both as a surface finish and style of living.

during the course you will be given the opportunity to develop personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in your career.

dan il-kors jista’ jwasslek biex taqbad karriera fis-sengħa tal-kisi, l-iċċangjar, u x-xogħol ta’ tibjid u dekorazzjoni. dawn huma l-ħiliet tipiċi li titlob is-sengħa tal-bini fil-proċess tal-irfinar. dan il-qasam jeħtieġ nies imħarrġa sewwa fl-użu tal-materjali bħal ma huma tipi ta’ ġibs, proċessi ta’ kisi u materjali li jintużaw fit-tqegħid tal-madum. Xogħol maħdum bis-sengħa jwassal għal standards għoljin u stil ta’ għixien kif mixtieq.

matul il-kors inti tingħata l-opportunità biex tiżviluppa l-ħiliet u l-kwalitajiet personali li huma essenzjali jekk trid tirnexxi fil-karriera tiegħek.


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MCAST DIPLOMA IN WELDING AND FABRICATION- LEVEL 3

13/04/09A




Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateorCertiFiCate iN eNgiNeeriNg sKills(C&g 1155)or2 seC/o-level passes



2. produce simple patterns, developments and templates to fabricate from thin steel plates

3. identify materials and compare their properties

4. Carry out Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding, Manual Metal Arc Welding and Metal Inert Gas Welding.

Career opportunities: Welding and fabrication tradesperson Welder Fabricator First line supervisor

dan il-kors ta’ apprentistat huwa magħmul minn għażla bilanċjata ta’ teorija u prattika estiża li ssir kemm fuq il-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll lil hinn minnu.

it-taħriġ prattiku jsir fil-workshops tal-istitut li huma mgħammra skont l-istandards li titlob l-industrija. inti tkun mistenni taħdem waħdek kif ukoll fi grupp ma’ studenti oħra biex tagħmel prodotti li fihom tidħol is-sengħa tal-welding.

titgħallem tuża l-għodda tal-id u dik tal-elettriku u tieħu t-taħriġ meħtieġ fl-użu tas-settijiet tal-iwweldjar, ħiliet li jagħmlu parti integrali mill-kors. dan kollu jitlob attenzjoni speċjali għal dak li jikkonċerna s-saħħa u s-sigurtà.

this apprenticeship course comprises a balance of theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and on work placement.

the hands-on training is carried out in the institute’s workshops equipped to industry standards. you will be expected to participate individually and in teams to fabricate welded products.

practical handling of hand and power tools and use of welding sets, with particular attention to health and safety considerations, are an integral part of the course.


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MCAST-BTEC DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION

13/04/10

AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130410


Fees: BteC registration Fees

Entry requirements:mCast FouNdatioN CertiFiCateor2 seC/o-level passesCompulsory: mathematics

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand the importance of health,

safety and welfare in the construction industry

2. understand the diversity of the construction industry and the contribution to society by those who work within it

3. apply construction drawing standards and conventions

4. describe the methods and techniques associated with pre-construction, ground works, substructure, superstructure and building services systems of low-rise domestic buildings.

Career opportunities: draughtsperson assistant land surveying assistant Quantity surveying assistant Joiner assistant mason assistant

the course consists of college-based training on the various subjects related to the building and construction sector.

this qualification gives you the knowledge, understanding and skills needed in this specialist area of employment and/or to continue your studies in the same, or related vocational areas such as Construction, Civil engineering or Building services.

during the course you will be introduced to the different types of technical drawings used in the construction industry. additionally, you will be able to apply construction drawing standards and conventions to produce sketches and professional working drawings.

F’dan il-kors, it-taħriġ isir fl-istitut stess u jipprovdi l-ħiliet meħtieġa fuq diversi fergħat li għandhom x’jaqsmu mas-settur tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni.

din il-kwalifika tagħtik l-għarfien u l-ħiliet li titlob is-sengħa li bi ħsiebek tagħżel. tkun tista’ wkoll tkompli tistudja, kemm jekk tissokta fl-istess linja kif ukoll jekk tagħżel xi qasam relatat, bħall-Kostruzzjoni, l-inġinerija Ċivili jew il-Building services.

matul il-kors ikollok taħriġ fuq id-diversi tipi ta’ disinn tekniku li jintuża fl-industrija tal-kostruzzjoni. Barra minn dan, tkun tista’ tapplika l-istandards u l-konvenzjonijiet tipiċi biex tipproduċi sketches u working drawings professjonali.


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MCAST DIPLOMA IN HEATING, VENTILATIONAND AIR CONDITIONING - LEVEL 4

13/04/11A




Entry requirements:mCast diploma iN heatiNg, veNtilatioN aNd air CoNditioNiNg – level 3or4 seC/o-level passesCompulsory: mathematics and physics



2. Carry out installations, repairs and planned maintenance of existing systems within local refrigerant handling legislation

3. identify materials, refrigerants and equipment that can be used for specific applications

4. prepare hvaC components for operation and commissioning.

Career opportunities: heating, ventilation and air-conditioning

technician Building services installation/

maintenance supervisor

this advanced diploma course gives participants the knowledge and skills which are in demand by the hvaC trade. students will be expected to carry out systems modification and customisation.

the course is based on both off-the-job and on-the-job training. students will gain an in-depth knowledge and experience which may entail working in supervisory roles.

during the course learners are also given the opportunity to develop personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in related careers.

dan il-kors li jwassal għal diploma f’livell avvanzat ikompli jsaħħaħ l-għarfien u s-sengħa li titlob l-industrija tal-hvaC. l-istudenti jkunu mistennija jwettqu modifikazzjoni u adattament tas-sistemi.

il-kors huwa bbażat fuq taħriġ li jsir barra mill-post kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol. l-istudenti jieħdu tagħlim u esperjenza li jistgħu jwassluhom ukoll biex jaħdmu fi rwoli ta’ sorveljanza.

matul il-kors, l-istudenti jingħataw ukoll l-opportunità li jiżviluppaw ħiliet prattiċi u kapaċitajiet personali li jservuhom ta’ ġid meta jiġu biex jaqbdu karriera f’dan is-settur.


4

LEVEL

MCAST DIPLOMA IN JOINERY AND FURNITURE MAKING- LEVEL 4

13/04/12A




Entry requirements:mCast diploma iN JoiNery aNd FurNituremaKiNg - level 3ormCast CertiFiCate iN CoNstruCtioN aNd eNgiNeeriNg sKills (BeNCh JoiNery) or (CarpeNtry) or4 seC/o-level passespreferred: english, mathematics, technical drawing, graphical Communication or design and technology



2. organise to manufacture batched interim products out of solid wood and composite materials

3. take off dimensions from drawings to calculate cost, nest and prepare cutting lists

4. perform site setting out to assemble complex products.

Career opportunities: Joiner First line supervisor tendering and estimating assistant production information technician

this diploma course comprises theoretical knowledge and extended practical training both off-the-job and on-the-job as part of an apprenticeship or work placement.

you will learn how to analyse and provide solutions to typical joinery and furniture products using solid wood and composites.

the practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. you will be expected to participate individually and in teams to produce solid wood and composite materials products.

dan il-kors li jwassal għal diploma jiġbor fih elementi ta’ teorija kif ukoll taħriġ prattiku li jsir kemm fl-istitut kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol bħala parti mill-apprentistat jew esperjenza ta’ xogħol.

titgħallem tanalizza u tiġġenera soluzzjonijiet li jwasslu biex jinħadmu prodotti u għamara mill-injam mastizz u tal-folji.

it-taħriġ prattiku jsir f’workshops li huma attrezzati skont ma jitolbu l-istandards tal-industrija. inti tkun mistenni tipparteċipa kemm waħdek kif ukoll fi grupp biex taħdem prodotti mill-injam u l-materjali komposti.


4

LEVEL

MCAST DIPLOMA IN MASONRY HERITAGE SKILLS (MASTRU)- LEVEL 4

13/04/13A




Entry requirements:mCast diploma iN masoNry heritage SkIllS (SeWWej) - leVel 3orMCAST CeRTIFICATe In TROWel TRAdeSormCast CertiFiCate iN CoNstruCtioN iN stoNeor4 seC/o-level passespreferred: english, physics, Chemistry



2. use basic tools on surfaces to stabilise, preserve and restore historic buildings

3. prepare written specifications/drawings and evaluation reports for work to be carried out on historic structures

4. identify historic building materials and the main types of materials currently in use.

Career opportunities: stone masonry heritage skills technician stone masonry heritage sites supervisor tendering and estimating assistant

this is an advanced diploma course which consists of higher level study units in stone restoration.

it offers you the knowledge and skills which you will need to assimilate in order to be able to analyse and generate solutions concerning typical restoration interventions. the practical training is carried out in workshops, laboratories and at heritage sites.

throughout the programme, you will have the opportunity to work on historic sites and structures, master maintenance, protection and preservation skills, and apply cleaning and testing techniques.

dan huwa kors li jwassal għal diploma f’livell avvanzat fir-restawr tal-ġebla.

l-unitajiet ta’ studju jwassluk biex tiġbor l-għarfien u s-sengħa li tkun teħtieġ biex tkun tista’ tanaliżża u ssib soluzzjonijiet li jitolbu l-interventi tipiċi tar-restawr fuq il-ġebla. it-taħriġ prattiku jsir f’workshops u laboratorji kif ukoll fuq siti ta’ wirt storiku.

matul il-programm, ikollok l-opportunità li taħdem fuq siti storiċi u strutturi oħra, bil-għan li tifhem aħjar x’titlob il-manutenzjoni u l-protezzjoni. titgħallem ukoll dwar is-sengħa tal-preservazzjoni u s-sistemi tat-tindif u tal-ittestjar tal-materjal.


4

LEVEL

MCAST DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING - LEVEL 4

13/04/14A




Entry requirements:mCast diploma iN plumBiNg - level 3ormCast CertiFiCate iN CoNstruCtioN aNd eNgiNeeriNg sKills (plumBiNg)or4 seC/o-level passespreferred: english, mathematics, technical drawing, graphical Communication or design and technology



2. identify materials for specific applications3. install solar heating panels to an existing

system4. Carry out installations, alterations, repair

and planned maintenance of existing systems.

Career opportunities: domestic, commercial and industrial plumber installation, maintenance and repair

technician

this course comprises theoretical knowledge together with extended practical training both off-the-job and on-the-job as part of an apprenticeship or work placement.

you will learn how to analyse and generate solutions to typical plumbing installations, alteration, repair and planned maintenance.

practical training is carried out at the institute workshops which are equipped to industry standards. students are expected to participate individually and in teams to install pipe systems and fittings and accessories of domestic, commercial and industrial installations.

the course also covers liquid petroleum gas (lpg) systems installed to mra/msa standards.

dan il-kors jiġbor fih għarfien teoretiku kif ukoll taħriġ prattiku li jsir kemm fl-istitut kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol bħala parti minn apprentistat jew esperjenza ta’ xogħol.

titgħallem tanalizza u tiġġenera soluzzjonijiet għal installazzjonijiet, tibdil, tiswija u manutenzjoni skont kif titlob is-sengħa.

it-taħriġ prattiku jingħata fil-workshops tal-istitut li huma mgħammra skont standards tal-industrija. l-istudenti mistennija jipparteċipaw kemm b’mod individwali kif ukoll fi gruppi biex jinstallaw sistemi u fittings ta’ pajpijiet u aċċessorji relatati.

il-kors jittratta wkoll installazzjoni ta’ sistemi tal-gass taż-żejt (lpg) skont l-istandards tal-mra/msa.


4

LEVEL

MCAST DIPLOMA IN WELDING AND FABRICATION - LEVEL 4

13/04/15A




Entry requirements:MCAST dIPlOMA In WeldInGaNd FaBriCatioN - level 3ormCast CertiFiCate iN CoNstruCtioN And enGIneeRInG SkIllS (WeldInG And FaBriCatioN)or4 seC/o-level passespreferred: english, mathematics, technical drawing, graphical Communicationor design and technology



2. use tools and equipment related to steel fabrication

3. use tools and equipment to prepare and weld steel by a suitable process

4. identify and select common engineering materials fit for specific applications.

Career opportunities: Welding and fabrication technician Welding and fabrication supervisor pipe welding specialist production information technician

this course comprises theoretical knowledge and extended practical training. the practical training carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards.

you will be expected to participate individually and in teams to fabricate welded products. you will learn how to analyse and generate solutions to typical fabrication using thin plates and pipes.

you will also be given the opportunity to follow an apprenticeship to improve your hands-on experience.

in order to be able to appreciate the importance of good production management, supervised visits to complex production set-ups are organised during the course.

dan il-kors jiġbor fih għarfien teoretiku u taħriġ prattiku fil-workshops tal-istitut li huma attrezzati skont kif jitolbu l-istandards tal-industrija.

tkun mistenni li tipparteċipa kemm waħdek kif ukoll fi grupp biex taħdem fuq prodotti li fihom xogħol tal-iwweldjar. titgħallem tanalizza u tiġġenera soluzzjonijiet fit-twettiq ta’ xogħol bil-pjanċa u l-pajpijiet.

tingħata wkoll l-opportunità taħdem bħala apprentist biex ittejjeb l-esperjenza prattika.

sabiex tkun tista’ tapprezza aħjar l-importanza ta’ maniġment għaqli f’dik li hi produzzjoni, matul il-kors norganiżżaw żjarat taħt superviżjoni f’intrapriżi kumplessi.


4

LEVEL

MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING)

13/04/16A

AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130416A

Course duration: 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time on apprenticeship


Entry requirements:mCast-BteC First diploma iN CoNstruCtioNormCast-BteC diploma iN CoNstruCtioNormCast diploma iN heatiNg, veNtilatioN aNd air CoNditioNiNg – level 3or4 seC/o-level passesCompulsory: mathematicspreferred: physics

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. explain responsibilities of employers and

employees under current health, safety and welfare legislation

2. identify main equipment, media and techniques in the production of drawings to detailing building services systems and processes

3. Calculate final quantities from dimensions and descriptions of construction and building services systems

4. apply scientific principles to provide a comfortable internal environment using natural and building services systems including heating, ventilation and air-conditioning designs.

Career opportunities: draughtsperson tendering and estimating technician Quality assurance technician design office assistant

the course enables learners to enter the industry of building services engineering to support in areas such as design, systems’ installation and facilities management. training is provided in a wide range of building services systems in the mechanical and electrical field. the theme of energy conservation and environmental impact is present throughout.

this enables you to be able to carry out duties at a technical level. Qualified technicians are continuously required in a building services design office and/or installation companies working with new installations and/or existing installations that require upgrading to conform with new legislations.

il-kors huwa maħsub għal dawk li jixtiequ jidħlu fl-industrija tal-building services engineering biex jaħdmu fil-qasam tad-disinn, il-bini u l-immaniġġjar tal-faċilitajiet. tieħu taħriġ fuq firxa wiesgħa ta’ sistemi ta’ servizzi, kemm dawk ta’ natura mekkanika kif ukoll dawk elettriċi. tingħata importanza kontinwa t-tema tal-konservazzjoni tal-enerġija u l-impatt ambjentali.

dan l-għarfien iwasslek biex tkun tista’ toffri s-servizzi tiegħek f’livell tekniku. l-uffiċini inkarigati mid-disinn tas-servizzi u l-kumpaniji li jispeċjalizzaw kemm fl-installazzjonijiet eżistenti kif ukoll fl-upgrades li jridu jsiru biex jiġu konformi mal-liġi, ifittxu ħaddiema bi kwalifiki bħal dawn.


A work placement at Panta Lesco Ltd.


4

LEVEL

MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION ANDTHE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (CIVIL ENGINEERING)

13/04/17A




Entry requirements:mCast-BteC First diploma iN CoNstruCtioNormCast-BteC diploma iN CoNstruCtioNormCast CertiFiCate iN CoNstruCtioN eNgiNeeriNg sKillsormCast diploma - level 3 (iBCe Courses)or4 seC/o-level passesCompulsory: mathematics

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. explain responsibilities of employers and

employees under current health, safety and welfare legislation

2. identify main equipment, media and techniques used in the production of drawings to detail civil engineering installations

3. produce final quantities from dimensions and descriptions of construction and civil engineering works

4. perform linear/leveling surveys and the setting out of small civil engineering projects.

Career opportunities: draughtsperson tendering and estimating technician geospatial technician Quality assurance technician design office assistant

this course is based on both off-the-job and on-the-job training. it provides an in-depth knowledge and experience of the general requirements and specialist areas in the field of building and construction.

this enables you to be able to carry out duties, at a professional and technical level, that are continuously required in an architect’s office or firms dealing in construction and civil engineering projects such as design, land surveying, geospatial engineering, Quantity surveying and infrastructure projects.

dan il-kors huwa bbażat fuq taħriġ li jingħata kemm barra l-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol. il-kors jagħti għarfien sħiħ u esperjenza ġenerali skont kif jitolbu l-oqsma speċjalizzati fil-qasam tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni.

dan iwassal biex inti tkun tista’ twettaq xogħol ta’ livell tekniku u professjonali, bħal ma huma d-disinn, il-land surveying, il-geophysical engineering, il-Quantity surveying u proġetti tal-infrastruttura u kif fil-fatt meħtieġ f’uffiċċju ta’ perit jew f’kumpanija li taħdem fuq proġetti ta’ inġinerija ċivili.


4

LEVEL

MCAST-BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTIONAND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

13/04/18A




Entry requirements:mCast-BteC First diploma iN CoNstruCtioNormCast-BteC diploma iN CoNstruCtioNormCast CertiFiCate iN CoNstruCtioN eNgiNeeriNg sKillsormCast diploma - level 3 (iBCe Courses)or4 seC/o-level passesCompulsory: mathematics

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. explain the responsibilities of employers

and employees under current health, safety and welfare legislation

2. identify main equipment, media and techniques used in the production of drawings to detail building/construction techniques and processes

3. Calculate final quantities from dimensions and descriptions of construction and civil engineering works

4. interpret and evaluate building surveying techniques.

Career opportunities: draughtsperson tendering and estimating technician project management technician design office assistant

this course is based on both off-the-job and on-the-job training and gives an in-depth knowledge and experience of the general requirements and specialist areas related to the field of building and construction.

this should enable you to carry out duties, at a professional and technical level, that are continuously required in an architect’s office or firms dealing in the building and construction business such as design, Quantity surveying, land surveying, geospatial engineering, geographical information and project management.

dan il-kors Built environment huwa bbażat fuq taħriġ li jingħata kemm barra l-post tax-xogħol kif ukoll fuq il-post tax-xogħol. il-kors jagħti għarfien sħiħ u esperjenza ġenerali skont kif jitolbu l-oqsma speċjalizzati fil-qasam tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni.

dan għandu jwasslek biex taħdem f’livell professjonali u tekniku, u tagħmel ix-xogħol tipiku li huwa meħtieġ f’uffiċċju ta’ perit jew f’kumpanija li topera fis-settur u li tagħmel xogħol ta’ disinn, Quantity u land surveying, inġinerija Ġeospazjali, informazzjoni Ġeografika u Mmaniġġjar ta’ Progetti.


5

LEVEL

MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA INCONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT(BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING)

13/04/19

AWARDING BODY: MCAST-BTEC

more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130419

Course duration: 2 years full-time


Entry requirements:MCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt (BuildiNg serviCes eNgiNeeriNg)orMCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt (Civil eNgiNeeriNg)orMCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNtormCast diploma iN heatiNg, veNtilatioN aNd air CoNditioNiNg - level 4or2 a-level passes and 2 i-level passesCompulsory a-level: physics and mathematics (pure or applied)

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand the health, safety and

welfare legislation applicable to the construction and the built environment, and the importance of preparing plans incorporating risk identification in design and during construction

2. understand the principles that underpin the design and installation of building incorporating space heating, ventilation and air conditioning

3. produce design solutions that embed environmental assessment solutions in common use

4. appraise the energy efficiency and energy audits for buildings and building services installation.

Career opportunities: Building services design manager leading draughtsperson tendering and estimating manager Quality assurance manager

this course covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical technician level skills required in the built environment sector. this programme prepares learners for a technical career, for example as a building services technician, in the different fields of services namely heating, natural and forced ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, fire fighting and the management control systems to make buildings comfortable and sustainable in operation.

this enables you to carry out duties at a technical level, that are continuously required in a building services design office and/or installation companies dealing with new installations and/or existing installations that require upgrading to conform with new legislations.

dan il-kors ikopri l-ħiliet ewlenin ta’ għarfien, fuq livell tekniku u prattiku, kif meħtieġ fis-settur tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni. dan il-programm jipprepara lill-istudenti għal karriera teknika, per eżempju bħala tekniku fis-servizzi tal-bini, fl-oqsma ta’ servizzi differenti, jiġifieri l-heating, il-ventilazzjoni naturali u artifiċjali, l-arja kondizzjonata, il-plumbing, it-tifi tan-nar u s-sistema ta’ kontroll ġenerali li lkoll jistgħu jagħmlu l-bini komdu u sostenibbli fil-funzjonijiet tiegħu.

il-programm jagħtik l-għarfien meħtieġ li jwasslek biex tagħmel xogħol f’livell tekniku, xogħol li ta’ sikwit huwa meħtieġ f’uffiċċju inkarigat mid-disinn tas-servizzi u/jew kumpaniji tal-installazzjoni u/jew installazzjonijiet eżistenti li jeħtieġu bidlabiex isiru konformi mal-liġijiet ġodda.


5

LEVEL

MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT (CIVIL ENGINEERING)

13/04/20




Entry requirements:MCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt (BuildiNg serviCes eNgiNeeriNg)orMCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt (Civil eNgiNeeriNg)orMCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNtor2 a-level passes and 2 i-level passesCompulsory a-level: physics and mathematics (pure or applied)

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand the methods and techniques

used in excavation activities and site surveys procedures, and techniques to create substructures and superstructures

2. understand the techniques used in site investigation/evaluation/superstructure design/substructure and the technology of complex buildings

3. understand the health, safety and welfare legislation applicable to construction and the built environment, and the importance of production plans incorporating risk identification in design and during construction

4. devise a project scope and scheme of work and design detailed elements of a structure.

Career opportunities: Civil engineering design manager tendering and estimating manager geospatial engineering manager leading draughtsperson

the course covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the civil engineering sector. it offers specialist fields of study such as land surveying, Quantity surveying, project management and design, through the choice of selected units that are relevant to the civil engineering sector.

this enables the successful learners to be able to carry out duties, at a professional and technical level, that are continuously required in an architect’s office or firms dealing in construction and civil engineering projects.

il-kors ikopri l-ħiliet ewlenin fir-rigward tal-għarfien u l-prattika fis-settur tal-inġinerija ċivili. il-programm joffri oqsma ta’ studju speċjalizzat bħal-land surveying, Quantity surveying, project management and design, permezz ta’ għażla ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li huma rilevanti għas-settur tal-inġinerija ċivili.

dan iwassal biex l-istudenti jkunu jistgħu jaħdmu f’livell professjonali u tekniku f’xogħol li huwa ta’ sikwit meħtieġ f’uffiċċju ta’ perit jew f’kumpaniji li jieħdu ħsieb proġetti ta’ kostruzzjoni u inġinerija ċivili.


5

LEVEL

MCAST-BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTIONAND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

13/04/21




Entry requirements:MCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt (BuildiNg serviCes eNgiNeeriNg)orMCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt (Civil eNgiNeeriNg)orMCAST-BTeC eXTended dIPlOMA iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNtor2 a-level passes and 2 i-level passesCompulsory a-level: physics and mathematics (pure or applied)

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. understand the health, safety and welfare

legislation applicable to construction and the built environment, and the importance of production plans incorporating risk identification in design and during construction

2. understand the techniques used in site investigation/evaluation/superstructure design/substructure and the technology of complex buildings

3. devise a project scope with a scheme of work and design and detail elements of a structure

4. produce sustainable design solutions that reduce the impact on the environment.

Career opportunities: Construction design manager Construction site manager leading draughtsperson tendering and estimating manager Quality assurance manager Quantity surveying manager

the course covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills, at technician level, required in the building and construction sector. it also offers specialist fields of study through the choice of selected units that are relevant to the trade.

this programme prepares you for a technical career (construction technician engineer) in the different fields of construction namely architectural design and Quantity surveying, Quality assurance and management.

Core study units, such as applied mathematics for Construction and the Built environment, are complemented with specialist units which would include aspects of architectural design, including technology of Complex Buildings and Conversion and adaptation of Buildings.

il-kors joffri l-għarfien u l-ħiliet ta’ qofol meħtieġa fix-xogħol tal-bini u l-kostruzzjoni fil-livell ta’ tekniku. il-programm jittratta oqsma speċjalizzati permezz ta’ unitajiet ta’ studju li huma rilevanti għas-sengħa.

permezz ta’ dan il-programm, inti tkun tista’ taqbad karriera li tressqek lejn oqsma relatati bħal ma huma l-architectural design u l-Quantity surveying, il-Quality assurance u l-management.

l-unitajiet ta’ studju hekk imsejħa ta’ qofol, bħal dak tal-applied mathematics for Construction and the Built environment, jikkumplimentaw l-unitajiet speċjalisti, bħal technology of Complex Buildings, u Conversion and adaptation of Buildings, li jinkludu aspetti tad-disinn arkitettoniku.


A work placement at Solar Solutions Ltd.


AWARDING BODY: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT

6

LEVEL

more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130422



Entry requirements:mCast-BteC higher NatioNal diploma iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt (Civil eNgiNeeriNg)ormCast-BteC higher NatioNal diploma iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt

Further details are available under the section “applications for mCast vocational degrees”

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. evaluate and design management

techniques in the construction and built environment sector

2. analyse and evaluate sustainable design options for buildings

3. understand and compare construction materials in terms of properties, behaviour and characteristics

4. examine and coordinate installation, design and maintenance requirements of building services in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings; of construction and of civil engineering projects.

Career opportunities: design manager Construction site manager project manager Quality assurance manager Quantity surveyor geospatial engineering manager estate and facilities manager Building services installation and design

manager tendering and estimating manager accuracy control manager

this degree course provides you with the management skills and technical knowledge associated with the diverse and challenging industry of construction. in addition, the programme equips you with the necessary design and evaluation techniques to be able to make professional judgements on technological, social and ethical issues during the planning and execution of construction projects.

By the end of the programme, you will have an understanding of how human and material resources can be effectively managed. you are expected to work independently, with a significant amount of research and self-directed study, both within and outside the institute environment.

dan il-kors ta’ lawrja jrawwem fik dawk il-ħiliet maniġerjali u l-għarfien tekniku li huma meħtieġa fl-industrija tal-kostruzzjoni. it-taħriġ jinkludi elementi ta’ disinn u teknika ta’ evalwazzjoni sabiex wieħed jagħraf jieħu deċiżjonijiet ta’ natura teknoloġika, soċjali u etika matul l-ippjanar u l-eżekuzzjoni ta’ proġetti ta’ kostruzzjoni.

Fi tmiem il-programm, inti jkollok għarfien tajjeb ta’ kif ir-riżorsi umani u dawk materjali jistgħu jiġu mmaniġġjati sewwa. l-istudenti mistennija jaħdmu b’mod indipendenti kemm fir-riċerka kif ukoll fl-istudju, kemm ġewwa kif ukoll barra l-istitut.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

13/04/22


6

LEVEL

AWARDING BODY: MCAST IN COLLABORATION WITH FRAUNHOFER-GESELLSCHAFT more info: www.mcast.edu.mt/130423



Entry requirements:mCast-BteC higher NatioNal diploma iN CoNstruCtioN aNd the Built eNviroNmeNt (BuildiNg serviCes eNgiNeeriNg)

Further details are available under the section “applications for mCast vocational degrees”

At the end of the programme,you will be able to: 1. examine and coordinate installation,

design and maintenance requirements of building services in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings; of construction, and of civil engineering projects

2. analyse and evaluate sustainable design options for buildings

3. understand and compare construction materials in terms of properties, behaviour and characteristics

4. apply technical skills and knowledge associated with energy efficient and renewable energy technologies for the energy demands of buildings.

Career opportunities: design management in building services

construction site management Quality assurance management Quantity surveying estate and facilities management Building services installation and design

management tendering and estimating management accuracy control management

this course aims to provide learners with the management skills and technical knowledge associated with the diverse and challenging building services engineering industry. the programme aims to equip the learners with the necessary design and evaluation techniques to make professional judgements on technological, social and ethical issues during planning and the execution of building services projects.

environmental and technical issues are covered within specialist units designed for this programme. learners are also expected to be more independent, with a significant amount of research and self-study, directed both within and outside the institute environment.

l-għan ta’ dan il-kors huwa li jagħti lill-istudenti ħiliet maniġerjali u tagħrif tekniku assoċjat mal-industrija tal-inġinerija fis-servizzi tal-bini. il-kors huwa intiż biex jgħallem lill-istudenti t-teknika tad-disinn u l-evalwazzjoni li huma meħtieġa biex wieħed jagħmel ġudizzji professjonali marbuta ma’ kwistjonijiet teknoloġiċi, soċjali u etiċi waqt l-ippjanar u l-eżekuzzjoni ta’ proġetti ta’ servizzi tal-bini. il-kors ikopri problemi ambjentali u tekniċi permezz ta’ unitajiet speċjalizzati li huma disinjati għal dan il-programm ta’ studju. l-istudenti huma wkoll mistennija li jkunu aktar indipendenti, b’ammont konsiderevoli ta’ riċerka u studju li jsiru kemm ġewwa kif ukoll barra l-ambjent tal-istitut.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)IN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING

13/04/23

COURSE PROGRESSION CHART

13/04/11AMCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning- Level 4

3 years part-timeon apprenticeship

13/04/14AMCAST Diplomain Plumbing- Level 4


13/04/15AMCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication- Level 4


13/04/17AMCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment(Civil Engineering)

1 year full-timeand 2 years part-timeon apprenticeship

13/04/01MCAST Introductory Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 1

1 year full-time

13/04/02MCAST Foundation Certificate in Construction Engineering - Level 2

1 year full-time

13/04/03AMCAST Diplomain Construction and Stone Masonry- Level 3


13/04/04MCAST Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning- Level 3

1 year full-time

13/04/05AMCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making- Level 3


13/04/06AMCAST Diplomain Masonry Heritage Skills (Sewwej)- Level 3


13/04/18AMCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment


13/04/12AMCAST Diploma in Joinery and Furniture Making- Level 4


13/04/13AMCAST Diplomain Masonry Heritage Skills (Mastru)- Level 4


13/04/16AMCAST-BTEC Extended Diplomain Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)


13/04/23Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Building Services Engineering

1 year full-time

13/04/22Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Engineering

1 year full-time

13/04/19MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)

2 years full-time

13/04/20MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

2 years full-time

13/04/21MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

2 years full-time

13/04/07AMCAST Diplomain Plumbing- Level 3


LEVEL 6

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 1

13/04/08AMCAST Diploma in Trowel Trades (Plastering & Tile Laying or Painting & Decorating)- Level 3


This symbol indicates that external applicants holding the appropriate entry requirements may apply directly at this level.

13/04/09AMCAST Diploma in Welding and Fabrication- Level 3


13/04/10MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Construction

1 year full-time

institute of building and construction engineering

Documents

mcast diploma

mcastbtec diploma

mcast degrees

mcastbtec extended diploma

mcast institute of building

birgu108 mcast prospectus

mcast introductory certificate

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