Advanced Diploma in Electrical Systems

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Unit Description   

The course is intended for candidates who wish to embark on a career as technicians in electrical power systems, for both domestic and industrial sectors. The course has been designed to include requirements as set by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS) for Electrical Wireman’s Authorisation A and B. This provides candidates with a solid technical competence and understanding of the regulations and health and safety requirements governing the electrical installation industry.

The course also contains modules related to Photovoltaic systems, Building Services Engineering and Electronic Control Systems that give candidates a solid grounding in the engineering involved in the building services industry. Candidates will also receive exposure to Mechanical Workshop Practice for a more holistic training programme. Apart from preparing students to become fully fledged technicians, the course design also prepare grandaunts for further studies at degree level should they so desire.

Learning Outcomes

1. Work safely, communicate effectively in a team and take responsibility of work in an engineering context.
2. Understand domestic and industrial electrical principles to apply them in real electrical installation situations.
3. Design, perform and test domestic and electrical installations and machinery according to regulations and requirements.
4. Troubleshoot, repair and modify existing domestic and industrial electrical installations, motors and switchgear.

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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