Overview

Central to the design and development of this Access Qualification is students’ individualised creativity, style of learning and prospective career interests.

This Access course aims to provide a gateway for secondary school leavers who require additional vocational and educational support to carve a prospective employment trajectory. Moreover, the Access Qualification accommodates those mature students (+23 years) who wish to return to education and require an access route into Further and Higher provisions.

This Level 3 Certificate is regarded as a one-stop-shop for anyone seeking to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies in academics, information literacies and professionalism. Upon successful completion, it is hoped that students will leave the Access Qualification safe in the knowledge of their individualised attributes, chosen career pathway and an accessible next step to an accredited MQF Level 4 qualification should they choose.

Central to this Access Qualification is reflective practice, allowing students to embark on a learning journey of self-discovery, where they learn to manage their learning performance and take advantage of experiential and work-based learning opportunities. In view of this, the student’s Project Module is the linchpin to all other taught modules. It is the final module to be completed as a showcase of the knowledge, skills and competencies acquired throughout the programme.

Malta/EU Fee

€1,050

Fee per academic year for Non-EU/Non-EAA applicants: €3,000.

Flexi-payment terms available.

Benefits

Funding

Receive up to 70% refund with the Get Qualified Scheme.

Malta Further and Higher Education Authority

The Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) was officially launched on the 8th of January 2021 and is legislated by the revised Education Act which came into force on the 1st of January 2021. Our tagline is ‘Quality Education for Confident Futures.’

Our mission statement is:

“to foster the development and achievement of excellence in further and higher education in Malta through research, effective licensing, accreditation, quality assurance, and recognition of qualifications established under the Malta Qualifications Framework.”

The MFHEA focuses on:

  • providing accreditation to further and higher educational institutions;
  • providing accreditation to programmes or courses of studies at further and higher education levels;
  • quality assurance of both educational institutions and programmes or courses;
  • recognition of obtained national or international qualifications as well as prospective qualifications;
  • validation of informal and non-formal learning;
  • research and policy recommendations on issues related to further and higher education.

The MFHEA is an independent, transparent, and international authority. We work to ensure the highest standards and to foster a competent community of empowered individuals, with the right skills to follow their dreams and make the future happen.

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Duration

12 Months

Starting

September, 2024

Delivery

Face to face

Language

Delivered in English

Credits

60 ECTS/ECVET

Study Skills

  1. Develop his/her information literacy skills;
  2. Carry out effective decision-making when it comes to managing information;
  3. Access a range of different sources of information;
  4. Promote a smarter way of thinking as opposed to a faster manner;
  5. Adopt an information literacy model for academic/professional objectives;
  6. Provide a clear description of types & sources of knowledge & information;
  7. Find, process, evaluate and use information effectively.
  8. Be responsible for his/her academic skills;
  9. Carry out course assessment requirements in an organised and timely manner;
  10. Represent a professional approach to academia;
  11. Be responsible for ones learning;
  12. Carry out academic learning tasks;
  13. Be responsible for individual & groups presentations as part of the course requirements;
  14. Be responsible for individual exam revision strategy.

 

Total Contact hours 50
Supervised Placement and Practice hours 38
Self Study hours 124
Assessment hours 38
Assessment Criteria

This module shall be assessed through multiple approaches including Written Assignment 90%, Classroom Observation 10%. The overall pass mark for this module will be 45%.

 

Digital and Numerical Literacy

  1. Carry out the installation as well as the configuration of different basic computer systems;
  2. Ensure appropriate choice of computer peripheral systems depending on the requirements and scenario;
  3. Set-up different user groups, sharing permissions and third-party measures;
  4. Carry out tasks using different computer software to design and present one’s work like text documents, presentations and spreadsheets;
  5. Create and modify information through presentations, spreadsheets, and word documents using the right digital tools;
  6. Prepare personal documents such as CV and cover letters making use of digital applications;
  7. Monitor one self’s digital presence and social media presence;
  8. Use information technology in a secure manner to ensure privacy and safety of oneself and others;
  9. Carry out a range of calculations using decimals, fractions and whole members;
  10. Manage calculations using the different arithmetical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division);
  11. Carry out tasks and problem-solving techniques using basic mathematical skills in real life;

 

Total Contact hours 50
Supervised Placement and Practice hours 38
Self Study hours 124
Assessment hours 38
Assessment Criteria

This module shall be assessed through multiple approaches including Written Assignment 90%, Classroom Observation 10%. The overall pass mark for this module will be 45%.

 

Soft Skills

  1. Develop his/her interpersonal skills;
  2. Develop his/her communication skills;
  3. Approach course assessments/group activities in a collaborative, working with others manner;
  4. Adopt an empathic approach to active listening;
  5. Develop his/her professional relationships with others;
  6. Develop his/her emotional intelligence; and
  7. Engage in professional reflection.
  8. Develop his/her own professional identity;
  9. Work towards building a career path;
  10. Explore methods of building a professional network, identity & image;
  11. Explore potential local voluntary/work experience possibilities;
  12. Reflect & build his/her professional manner/identity;
  13. Apply a range of professional management skills (e.g time management);
  14. Construct a clear resume/CV;
  15. Take part in a job interview; and
  16. Reflect on academic/professional experience, with the view to evaluating experience & forward planning.

 

Total Contact hours 25
Supervised Placement and Practice hours 19
Self Study hours 62
Assessment hours 19
Assessment Criteria

This module shall be assessed through multiple approaches including Written Assignment 90%, Classroom Observation 10%. The overall pass mark for this module will be 45%.

 

Business and Academic English

Business English

  1. Organise, arrange and conduct a business meeting;
  2. Conduct oneself in a professional manner;
  3. Develop written communication with others;
  4. Develop one’s communication skills and capabilities;
  5. Carry out effective telephonic conversations;
  6. Manage client’s needs;
  7. Negotiate with others or on behalf of others;
  8. Carry out effective business meetings;

Academic English

  1. Differentiate between and correctly use formal and informal styles of the English language
  2. Carry out reading and research making use of different sources of information
  3. Carry out different modes of note-taking
  4. Produce academic writing.
  5. Understanding and avoiding plagiarism
  6. Make proper use of referencing systems

 

Total Contact hours 100
Supervised Placement and Practice hours 76
Self Study hours 248
Assessment hours 76
Assessment Criteria

This module shall be assessed through multiple approaches including Written Assignment 90%, Classroom Observation 10%. The overall pass mark for this module will be 45%.

 

Project Module

  • Use numeracy for project timing;
  • Use digital literacies for setting up a social media platform for the project;
  • Use basic IT skills to email, write, present and print the project;
  • Use basic English and Maltese skills to communicate;
  • Use interpersonal skills to form professional communication within the work-used learning environment;
  • Use basic career skills to present professionalism.

This module is a blend of classroom and work-based learning placement learning and permits students to demonstrate their creative skills within their chosen project.

Students are monitored continuously and assisted throughout by their assigned Personal Tutor.

 

Total Contact hours 75
Supervised Placement and Practice hours 56
Self Study hours 187
Assessment hours 57

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme

The learner will be able to:

  1. Develop their own information, academic, professional and digital literacies;
  2. Access a range of different and “good” sources of information;
  3. Find, process, evaluate and use information effectively;
  4. Identify different basic computer systems;
  5. Identify different approaches to organising and conducting business meetings and presentations; and
  6. Reflect on and develop their academic/professional identity in pursuit of a career.

 

Learning Outcomes for Skills obtained at the end of the programme

The learner will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate ownership and responsibility of own learning;
  2. Prepare, plan and organise individual exam revision strategies;
  3. Operate different basic computer systems;
  4. Apply calculations to obtain results related to money, time, temperatures etc;
  5. Organise, arrange and conduct a business meeting;
  6. Demonstrate knowledge and competence of initiating business oriented conversation with others;
  7. Engage in active listening skills during course assessment and group activities; and
  8. Create and modify information through presentations, spreadsheets and word documents using the right digital tools.

Students must be in possession of a minimum Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCC) (MQF Level 1-2) certification or equivalent.

Students must be +16 years of age.

Location

Avanza Training Academy

Head Office

Oftec Business Centre,
1-2, Notabile Road
Birkirkara, BKR1876
Malta.

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