ALP + Extended Diploma in ICT

Institute: Institute of Information and Communication Technology

Programme of Study offered on Full Time basis as per MCAST Course Offering – Prospectus 2025/26
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Programme Code: IT3-O09-23alp+
MQF Level: Level 2
Credits: 36 credits at MQF Level 2 and 60 credits at MQF Level 3
Accredited Work Based Learning: Not Applicable, does not include WBL
Duration: 2 Years

Course Description

This course is aimed at learners who have successfully completed their studies at the Alternative Learning Programme of the Ministry for Education, and are interested in pursuing further vocational studies at MQF Level 3, related to ICT. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the ICT sector. The combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge gained by sucessfully completing the course, will equip learners with the knowledge and skills with which they will be able to access the labour market, or alternatively, they will be eligible to continue their studies at MQF level 4 at MCAST, by selecting one of the various Advanced Diplomas offered by the College, in their preferred area of study.
The ICT industry is a dynamic sector which requires a number of technical people to cope with the constantly evolving computing technologies. IT persons offer technical support in these technologies and help other IT specialists in their daily job. Learners will be introduced to fundamental subjects in the networking, software development, web development and multimedia areas. At the end of the course, learners will be able to use modern computer and multimedia systems and networks in the workplace.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants are expected to have completed the one-year ALP programme and obtained at least an MQF Level 1 in Maltese, English and Mathematics and an MQF Level 2 in TWO vocational subjects forming part of the ALP Programme

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