Micro-credential

This intensive interdisciplinary course targeted at Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) managers brings together the main components of disability theory, research and management, empowering managers to coordinate, train and support staff, enhance visibility, sustain and scale up effective CBID work. Working didactically around key thematics (concepts, management, communication, fundraising and networking) the course harnesses in-depth skills and knowledge required by CBID managers to develop responsive and sustainable CBID programmes in the complex and dynamic terrain of disability and development in low and middle income countries.

Micro-credential

Environmental protection has become mainstream in technology, economy and legislation. Today, all sectors struggle between continuous growth and development versus negative environmental decline. Environmental protection is no longer the subject of ‘new-age’ academics or radical environmentalists but has taken a central role in a range of topics. Therefore, understanding its pillars is necessary to understand this role and what their implementation entails.Participants of this unit will learn about the pillars of sustainable development and their role within policy making. The unit will commence with an examination of the market functions and concepts like externalities, market failure and tragedy of commons. Examples will be drawn from the environmental situation in general with particular focus on waste generation and the implications that its management has from an economic, environmental and social perspective.The unit will also adopt a historical perspective to sustainable development. Milestones like the Stockholm declaration, the 1987 Brundtland Report, the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro etc., will be discussed together with the influence they left on international and local environmental law and policies. Political ideologies and the present population dynamics will also be explored.Finally, the current policies and legislations in place, which aim to create a balance between economics and environmental protection, will be examined. Concepts like circular economy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other possible initiatives will be discussed. The unit will take both a Maltese and international perspective.

Micro-credential

A PLAS module designed for students with no prior knowledge who wish to start a sustainable business.

Micro-credential

Identification, restoration and correct use of joinery hand tools primarily from the last 150 years. Course draws upon unbroken oral tradition of apprenticeship methodology as followed in the UK and Malta (dockyard apprenticeships). This ensures the sustainability of joinery know-how within the Maltese community.

Micro-credential

This comprehensive Unit will embark the students/participants on a culinary journey where health meets affordability. It is designed for individuals keen on crafting nutritious meals whilst being economical and sustainable. This practical course is tailored to empower both novice cooks and those keen to improve their nutrition knowledge and those living independently with the skills to create delicious, sustainable, and cost-effective dishes. This Unit will not only offer sound nutrition knowledge but will support the paticipants with sound meal preparation strategies, whilst mastering healthy cooking into busy lifestyles.The Unit will include a dynamic blend of theoretical lectures enhanced with video clips, hands-on cooking demonstrations, interactive discussions, and practical assignments. It will offer the students/participants an opportunity to revolutionize their approach to healthy, nutritious, budget-conscious cooking

Micro-credential

This course follows LAS1098 such that students learn how to create fine furniture using the tools that they have identified, rescued and restored. The know-how is derived from an unbroken chain of oral apprenticeship spanning 150 years. The know-how comes from the UK but is the same as the joinery apprenticeships that were offered in the Maltese dockyards (see the associated graphic). Tools provided and the course textbook have been selected to match the timeframe of the 150-year period.