Mcast said today it will be offering 200 part-time courses, for which applications will be received on Monday through its website www.mcast.edu.mt/shortcourses.
The courses are particularly aimed at people whose work or family commitments make it difficult for them to follow full-time courses, but who would still like to acquire skills and qualifications to secure new jobs or career advancement.
Students aged 16 and over can also take up these courses to support their full-time education with additional knowledge, skills and experiences.
Lectures will be held in the evenings or on Saturday mornings.
The list of courses starting in March 2014 is the following:
Agribusiness Institute:
Freshwater Ornamental Fishkeeping in Home Aquaria – Introduction Husbandry and Breeding of Exotic Finches Dog Training – Introduction Plant Protection for Ornamental Plants Pest and Disease Control of Field Crops
Institute of Art and Design:
Video Editing and Adobe Premiere Pro – Intermediate Photography – Intermediate Photoshop for Photographers – Advanced Contemporary Art – Introduction
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering:
MCAST BTEC Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Institute of Information and Communication Technology:
Game Development – Introduction, Basics of Fibre Optics
Institute of Mechanical Engineering
New modules for MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course leading to EASA Part 66 Cat. B1.1 ExaminationsModule 3: Electrical FundamentalsModule 8: Basic AerodynamicsModule 10: Aviation Legislation
Maritime Institute:
Security Awareness CourseSecurity Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
There are also courses in astronomy, decontamination sciences, animal care, gardening, horticulture, wine-making and tasting, art, interior design, fashion design, jewellery making, tailoring, video and photo editing, pottery and ceramics, stained glass;
AutoCAD, welding, DIY, stone masonry and construction qualifications, woodwork, LPG and refrigeration systems, lift installation and servicing, renewable energy technologies, business, management, marketing and banking skills, make-up techniques, beauty therapy and hair care, sports psychology, sign language, electrical and electronic technologies, web and software development and programming, PC repairs, car maintenance and engineering machine skills.
The MCAST Maritime Institute also offers part-time courses leading to the acquisition of licences required to operate sea vessels or to work in the maritime sector.
Details on each course are available on www.mcast.edu.mt/shortcourses and on telephone number 2398 7103 / 7116.