Malta: Technical and Vocational

Technical and Vocational

Overview

Information on key aspects of a country’s education system, including governance, instructional language, and other structural features defined by national or regional regulations.

Ministry Responsible

Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR, Ministru għall-Edukazzjoni, l-Isport, iż-Żgħażagħ, ir-Riċerka u l-Innovazzjoni)

Language of Instruction

Maltese

Duration

1 to 3 years

Qualifications, Curriculum, Grading

Not all awards or study patterns are included.

No.	Qualification Name	Secondary Education Applied Certificate (SEAC)	Pre-vocational award (MQF Level 1)	Foundation certificate (MQF Level 2)	Vocational certificate (MQF Level 3)	Vocational diploma (MQF Levels 3 to 4)
1	Awarding Body	Matriculation and Secondary Education Certificate Examinations (MATSEC) Board, University of Malta	Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)	Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST)	Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) Other vocational providers	Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) Other vocational providers
2	Admission Requirements	Completion of lower secondary education	Secondary School Certificate and Profile (SSC&P)	Pre-vocational award (MQF Level 1)	Foundation certificate (MQF Level 2)	Vocational certificate (MQF Level 3)
3	Length of Program	3 years	1 year	1 year	2 to 3 years	2 to 3 years
4	Streams	Engineering technology Hospitality Information technology Health and social care Agribusiness Hairdressing and beauty Retail Media literacy Fashion and textiles	None	General vocational preparation	Engineering and Technology Business Hospitality and Tourism	Applied Sciences Creative Arts Health care
5	Graduation Requirements	Completion of coursework in: Maltese language English language Mathematics Science Vocational subjects	Less than 30 ECTS credits Competency-based modules	30 to 60 ECTS credits Basic skills assessment	60 to 120 ECTS credits Practical training	90 to 120 ECTS credits Final project or work placement
6	Post-graduation Pathways	Access to: MQF Level 3 programs	Access to: MQF Level 2 programs entry-level employment	Access to: MQF Level 3 programs	Access to: MQF Level 4 programs employment	Access to: MQF Level 5 Higher Diploma employment

Institutions

Types and number of officially recognized institutions providing secondary education.

No.	Institution Type	Number of Institutions	Qualifications Offered	Ministry Reponsible
1	Public vocational colleges	2 (2024)	Vocational Certificate (MQF Level 3) Vocational Diploma (MQF Levels 3 to 4) Higher Diploma (MQF Level 5)	Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation (MEYR) Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)
2	Private vocational providers	~10 (2024)	Vocational awards, certificates, and diplomas (MQF Levels 1 to 4) British awarding body qualifications (e.g., BTEC, ABE)	Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) (licensed and accredited)