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FAQs
1. Where are short courses held?
This depends on the area / field which you will be studying. Usually all
relevant information is given when the student submits his / her registration.
However it is important to mention that MCAST is made up of the following
Institutes:
- MCAST - Institute of Information & Communication (PAOLA)
- MCAST - Institute of Art & Design (MOSTA)
- MCAST - Gozo Centre (Xaghra) (XAGHRA (GHAWDEX))
- MCAST - Gozo Centre (Xewkija) (XEWKIJA (GHAWDEX))
- MCAST - The Maritime Institute (KALKARA)
- MCAST - Agribusiness Institute (QORMI)
- MCAST - Institute of Community Services (SLIEMA)
- MCAST - Electrical & Electronics Engineering Inst. (PAOLA)
- MCAST - Institute of Business & Commerce (PAOLA)
- MCAST - Institute of Building & Construction (NAXXAR)
- MCAST - Institute of Mechanical Engineering (PAOLA)
2. What if I have to cancel my booking of a
course?
If this is the case, please give us as much notice as possible so that we will
be able to offer your place to someone else who may be on a waiting list. If
you do not give us at least three days notice, you will be charged a
cancellation charge amounting to 10% of the course fee unless there are
exceptional circumstances. Original receipt should be returned to the College
once refund is approved.
3. How do I find out what courses are available at
MCAST?
To find out more about our short / part-time courses, please visit our website
on
and click on part time courses or on . A list of courses could also be collected
from the Information and Support Centre at MCAST Main Campus, Corradino Hill,
Paola. We also offer further assistance for prospective students Monday to
Friday between 0830 hrs and 1630 hrs.
4. In which language are lectures usually
delivered?
Most of the lectures are usually delivered in Maltese. However lecturers always
adapt according to the students in class and therefore they would also do their
explanation in English should a foreign student be present in class. Notes /
handouts are normally given in English.
5. How do I apply?
Interested applicants should fill in an application form which could either be
collected from the Information and Support Centre at MCAST Main Campus,
Corradino Hill, Paola, or from any local council. It could also be downloaded
from
or
. The completed application form should be returned together with full payment
by hand (to MCAST Main Campus), by post or by e-mail to the
.
Applications could also be submitted on line as from March 2004. (Fees could be
settled by cash, cheques or credit cards). Applications without payment will
not be considered.
6. Do I get a certificate when I complete a course
at MCAST?
Participants in short courses will receive a certificate of attendance if they
attend more than 80% of the course duration. On the other hand students
attending courses which are accredited by an external awarding body (e.g. City
and Guilds or BTEC) will receive a certificate from that body if they succeed
in the course.
7. Are there any prerequisites which are required
to enroll in a course at MCAST?
You need no knowledge, experience or qualifications for the introductory
courses run in any of the Institutes. For the advanced courses one should
either have attained the introductory course certificate in the field / area or
have reasonable awareness and / or experience of the area. Pre-requisites are
however stipulated (if required) in the course information sheet which is
either available at
or
or which could be picked up from the Information and Support Centre.
8. I need know when will the course run, what is
the course fee and when is the closing date.
Information such as course fees, course duration, and venues can all be
obtained from our website at or from or by enquiring at the Information and
Support Centre on Tel: 21 806440. With regards to the closing date,
applications at MCAST are received on first come first serve basis. Therefore a
course is closed once the maximum number of students per class is reached.
9. Do I have to pay to attend a Part-Time course
at MCAST?
Yes, fees are payable on all part-time / short courses. However in most of the
courses the College offers free of charge tuition to adult citizens (60+) and
people who are on social benefits.
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