This page provides an overview of the learner journey at MDA Academy Malta, including induction, participation, learner support, assessment, academic integrity, complaints and appeals, progression, certification and access to key learner-facing documents.
The learner journey is managed through a controlled sequence of information, participation, assessment and completion activities.
Learners receive essential information on attendance, teaching, assessment, support, conduct and applicable procedures.
Learners attend and participate in the required teaching, supervised practice and learning activities.
Assessment is completed according to the approved programme requirements and institutional controls.
Certification is issued after the Academy confirms that the applicable programme requirements have been met.
MDA Academy Malta provides learner support appropriate to the programme, learner group and institutional resources.
Learners may request clarification on programme requirements, learning activities, assessment arrangements and progression or completion requirements.
The Academy supports learners with attendance records, programme communications, assessment information, certification and other learner administration matters.
Learners should inform the Academy as early as possible if they require accessibility arrangements or reasonable support. Any adjustment must preserve the approved learning outcomes and assessment standard.
Attendance and participation form part of the learner record and support evidence of programme completion.
Learners are expected to attend and participate in the learning activities required by the programme. For short vocational provision, participation may include classroom instruction, demonstrations, supervised practical learning and assessment.
Learners who are unable to attend or who experience circumstances that may affect participation should contact the Academy promptly so that the situation can be considered.
Learners are informed of the assessment method, pass requirements and assessment conditions before assessment takes place.
Assessment is governed by the MDA Academy Malta Assessment Policy and Procedure. The policy covers assessment design, delivery, marking, result recording, internal verification, reassessment, appeals and malpractice management.
Programme-specific assessment arrangements are published on the relevant programme page and in the Programme Information and Learner Guide.
Learners are expected to act honestly, respectfully and in accordance with institutional and assessment requirements.
Cheating, impersonation, plagiarism, unauthorised assistance, falsification of evidence or other conduct intended to distort assessment outcomes may be treated as malpractice.
Learners are expected to treat staff, trainers and other learners respectfully and to follow reasonable institutional, classroom and health and safety instructions.
MDA Academy Malta applies its Equality, Ethics and Anti-Discrimination Policy to support fair and respectful treatment and to address inappropriate conduct or discrimination.
Progression and certification are determined in accordance with the requirements of the relevant programme.
For short vocational programmes, progression may consist of attendance, participation in required learning activities and successful completion of the approved assessment rather than progression between academic years.
Before certification, MDA Academy Malta verifies that the learner has satisfied the applicable completion requirements and that the outcome is supported by the learner record.
Successful completion of the current accredited programme leads to the Award in First Aid Basics, issued by MDA Academy Malta, at MQF/EQF Level 3 with 1 ECTS.
Learners are expected to contribute to a fair, safe and well-documented learning environment.
| Area | Learner responsibility |
|---|---|
| Personal information | Provide accurate information during application and registration and notify the Academy of relevant changes. |
| Attendance and participation | Attend and participate in required programme activities and follow reasonable programme instructions. |
| Assessment | Complete assessment honestly and comply with assessment conditions and academic integrity requirements. |
| Conduct | Treat staff, trainers and other learners respectfully and comply with applicable safety instructions. |
| Learner support | Inform the Academy promptly where accessibility or reasonable support may be required. |
| Complaints and appeals | Use the published institutional procedures where a formal complaint or appeal is necessary. |
For questions about participation, assessment, certification, learner support or institutional procedures, contact MDA Academy Malta.[cite: 7]
Email: hoi@mda.com.mt[cite: 7]