Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing

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Unit Description

If a student would like to start an interesting engineering career as a technician in today’s highly technological area of manufacturing engineering, then this programme provides the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills.

The qualification provides access to more specialist units and therefore broadens and deepens the experience in preparation for actual work situations.

The student will learn how to perform basic engineering operations in a safe and efficient manner, whilst safeguarding the environment. The student will understand basic scientific and mathematical theories and how to apply these to manufacturing engineering processes such as draughting, design, problem solving and machining.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and identify health and environmental risks related to certain processes as well as the measures that are adopted to control them.
2. Communicate and interpret drawings and manuals in the related technical field.
3. Choose appropriate tools and manufacturing processes for the implementation of work projects.
4. Apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve engineering related problems.

Entry Requirements

• MCAST Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electronics) – Level 3 or
• 4 SEC O-levels/SSC&P (Level 3) passes – Compulsory: Mathematics and Physics – Preferred Graphical Communication, Design and Technology or

Maturity Clause Applications

Applicants who satisfy the following conditions may apply for consideration to join this MCAST programmes as mature students:

1. Be in possession of a School Leaving Certificate.
2. Have, by the end of the same calendar year:

Attained the age of 21 years for entry to programmes at MQF Level 4

An Updated Curriculum Vitae and a Motivation Letter should accompany applications under the Maturity Clause.

Shortlisted applicants may be called for an interview to assess their suitability for the selected programme.

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