Vincent Micallef

I Chose the NCC MQF Level 5 Diploma in Computing because…

I have been interested in obtaining a qualification in computing since a very young age. I Chose the NCC MQF Level 5 Diploma in Computing because after several years working in the engineering industry, I realised that computing has grown to become an essential requirement during everyday business across different fields.

The Diploma course is helping me…

The Diploma course is helping me to combine both engineering and computing knowledge to achieve greater results at work. My lecturers were very understanding of the different requirements each student requires. Something which I think is important in this environment as each part-time student comes from different fields, experiences and commitments. This required the lecturers to approach each student differently to help them achieve their individual goals.

The best part of the course…

The best part of the course was considered one of the more complicated modules, programming. I truly enjoyed coding, which also helped me further understand programming and its best practices.

The facilities at STC…

The facilities at STC are in a very central and peaceful area. As a part-time student rushing to his lectures after a day’s work, the last thing on my mind is to find parking. At STC, parking is easy, releasing an added stress from following a part-time course. STC is also great because the staff is extremely understanding, and flexible. Helping the student follow the modules at the rate that the student can follow, due to their other work and life commitments. The students can follow either one module at a time, two modules, or skip a module entirely, as they handle their other commitments.

After I complete my course…

After completing my course, I was given the opportunity to further my computing experience at work, and to continue my studies by pursuing a part-time top-up degree in Computer Sciences with Middlesex University. I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to pursue a new career in IT, and who has other commitments in both work and life. STC helps organise your modules so you can either do the course at a slower pace or at a faster pace. In my case, I was able to complete the Diploma in Computing part-time in under a year.

My recommendation to someone who feels stuck with their education….

My recommendation to someone who feels stuck with their education is to take the plunge and the chance to achieve another qualification, whether in their field or in a different field altogether. The qualification you achieve will always remain yours to keep, and an asset for your future. I say never stop trying to achieve something greater in life and yearn for greater knowledge.