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EQF/MQF Level 4 Qualification

(MQF L4) Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Employability and Workplace Skills

Overview

This programme equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in modern workplaces. It focuses on enhancing employability by developing key competencies in career planning, self-management, personal and professional development, and resource management. The curriculum integrates synchronous and asynchronous modalities, combining real-time interaction with practical and theoretical self-paced learning.

Recognitions

This is a programme submitted for accreditation with the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) — application dated 19th July 2024, requesting a change in mode of delivery (to online) and a change in category. European College of Innovation (ECI) is a licensed provider.

Regulatory Information

Qualification Title Pre-Tertiary Certificate in Employability and Workplace Skills
Duration 9 months — Full Time
Hours of Total Learning 1500 hours
Contact / Self-Study / Assessment Hours 300 contact hours + 1140 self-study hours + 60 assessment hours
Supervised Placement N/A
Target Audience 16 – 65 years
Target Group Individuals who have completed secondary education, or a Level 3 qualification in a related field; applicants aged 16 or older with proficiency in English
Total Credit Value 60 ECTS
Assessment Methods Formative assessment (quizzes, discussion forums, short written assignments, peer assessment, self-reflection) plus summative assessment (case studies, 100% weighting per module)
Language of Assessment English
Structure of Programme Full Time — self-paced units; students structure their own studies and complete assessments within the 9-month timeframe
Delivery Mode 100% Online (Synchronous online sessions, self-paced VLE, pre-recorded video lectures and online presentations)

Course Structure

Unit Title MQF ECTS
Career Planning and Development 4 10
Managing Own Performance 4 10
Personal and Professional Development 4 10
Employment Skills 4 10
Working in a Business Environment 4 10
Fundamentals of Resource Management 4 10

Total ECTS for Programme Completion: 60. No exit awards specified.

Assessment Procedure

Assessment combines formative and summative methods across all six modules to provide a comprehensive evaluation of student learning:

  • Formative assessment (ongoing, not formally graded): quizzes to check student knowledge, discussion forum participation, short written assignments, peer assessments and self-reflection exercises.
  • Summative assessment (end of module): case studies, weighted at 100% per module. Exact weightings may vary slightly between modules and are communicated to students at the start of each module.

Grading system: A (Distinction) 90–100%; B (Merit) 76–90%; C (Pass) 60–75%; D (Pass) 50–59%; F (Fail) 0–49%.

Tutors/lecturers must hold a Master’s qualification in Business Management, Human Resources, Learning Development or a similar field, with a minimum of 2 years’ lecturing experience.

Entry Requirements

In order to be eligible to follow this programme of study, learners should be in possession of the below:

  • Successful completion of secondary education (e.g. GCSEs, O-Levels, or equivalent) with a minimum number of passes, usually including English and Mathematics — or completion of a Level 3 qualification in a related field.
  • Minimum age of 16 years.
  • Proficiency in English (the language of instruction), demonstrated through previous education, language tests, or an interview.

Term & Dates

January, April, July, October, Tailored

Registration Fee

€300

Course Fee

€5000

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