MCAST launch Part-time courses starting in September

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology has just launched its list of 240 part-time courses beginning this September through the publication of a booklet distributed to all families and businesses in Malta and Gozo.Over 4,000 people take up MCAST’s part-time evening courses every year. They offer training and qualifications to individuals, particularly those already in employment, who cannot follow full-time education. These training opportunities enable them to advance in their professional career, seek better jobs, or acquire new skills as a hobby. They are also popular among full-time students who opt for a part-time evening course to consolidate their knowledge in particular skills related to their main area of study.

The courses, which are co-ordinated by MCAST’s commercial arm MCAST Gateway to Industry Ltd., are held at nine institutes in Malta and at the College’s two centres in Gozo. The list of classes beginning in September includes courses on a wide variety of topics; animal care, including exotic species, farming and gardening, flower arrangements, wine making, hair and beauty care, sign language, nutrition, interior and fashion design, training in the use of Adobe Photoshop as well as 3D design and video editing software, painting and sculpture, tailoring, welding, building and construction skills, tile laying, installation of alternative energy products, marketing, including online marketing, management, journalism, classes leading to the MATSEC Advanced and Intermediate Level exams, training in engineering machine tools, vehicle repair, electricity and plumbing, electronics, ICT, software, web design, and several maritime courses, ranging from the basic licence for boat handling in Maltese waters, to advanced training for workers in the shipping and port sectors.

Most of the courses begin in September, while others are offered more regularly, sometimes even once a week, depending on demand. Some of the September courses are offered once again in March, when a new list of courses is issued.The detailed list of courses and the application form can be found on the booklet sent to all families and businesses. Prospective students can apply online on www.mcastshortcourses.gov.mt from 14 August. Alternatively, they can hand in the application form at MCAST Main Campus, in Paola, between 29 August and 9 September.