ALP+ Extended Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

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 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. This course focuses on the knowledge and skills required for eventual employment at assistant technician level in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning 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. This course provides learners with the essential knowledge related to heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC). It will enable learners to work as assistant technicians engaged in servicing and carrying out maintenance on refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators and other accessories. Practical training is carried out in workshops equipped to industry standards. Learners are expected to participate individually and in teams to operate refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. This course also provides learners with the opportunity to further develop their knowledge of key skills subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English, Maltese, and Information Technology.