Trade Testing System
Trade Testing has been set up in order to assess individuals who have acquired knowledge, skills and competence in a particular occupation but do not possess a formal qualification. Through trade testing a person is assessed in a particular area by sitting for the following types of assessment:
- Interview
- Theory test
- Practical test
Candidates who successfully pass from the trade test are awarded a Certificate of Competence in that particular occupation.
In order to sit for these assessments, a candidate must be proficient in written English as in most cases assessment takes the form of a sit-down examination.
Upon application, applicants are provided with the assessment criteria, which serves as a guideline to establish whether the individual is up to the expected level to sit for a trade test.
Trade Testing is offered at three levels:
- Operative
- Craftsmanship
- Technician
Trade Testing Assessment Sheets
- Assistant Electrical Fitter - MQF Level 2
- Assistant Limestone Block and Hollow Concrete Block Layer- MQF Level 2
- Assistant Tile Layer - MQF Level 2
- Assistant Plumber - MQF Level 2
- Assistant Plasterer - MQF Level 2
- Beauty Specialist - MQF Level 3
- Book Binder
- Building Services Engineering Technician
- Carer for the Elderly
- Child Care Worker - MQF level 4
- Child Care Manager/ Supervisor - MQF Level 5
- Civil Engineering Technician
- Commis Chef
- Commis Waiter
- Computer Engineering Technician
- Computer Network & ICT Support Technician
- Computer Programmer
- Construction Design Technician
- Contemporary Jeweller
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technician
- Filigree Manufacturer
- Freight and Shipping
- Furniture Sprayer
- Gardener - Craftsmanship Level
- Gardener - Operative Level
- Horticulturist - Craftsmanship Level
- Horticulurist - Operative Level
- Hairdresser - MQF Level 3
- Industrial Electronics Technician
- Jeweller Craftsperson
- Jeweller Technician
- Laboratory Technologist
- Land Survey Technician
- Lift Installation & Maintenance
- Limestone Block and Hollow Concrete Block Layer- MQF Level 3
- Livestock
- Machine Setter
- Marbler
- Mechanical Engineering Technician - Design & Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering Technician - Mechatronics
- Mechanical Engineering Technician - Plant Maintenance
- Mechanical Fitter
- Motor Vehicle Electrician - Craftsperson Level
- Motor Vehicle Electrician - Technician Level
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Technician
- Office Procedures and Skills
- Panel Beater - MQF Level 3
- Printer
- Plasterer - MQF Level 3
- Plumber - MQF Level 3
- Quantity Surveyor
- Refrigeration Air-Condition Technician
- Rubble Wall Constructor
- Silversmith
- Slaughtering & Deboning Butchers
- Spray Painter
- Support Care Worker for persons with a disability
- Stone Heritage Technician (Sewwej)
- Stone Heritage Technician (Mastru)
- Stone Mason
- Stone Sculptor
- Telecommunications Technician
- Tile Layer - MQF Level 3
- Vehicle Damage Assessor - MQF Level 4
- Veterinary Aide
- Welder and Fabricator
- Welder - Operative Level
- Woodwork Workshop Technician
- Woodworker
Eligibility criteria
- Knowledge of English language
Forms
Contact details
Telephone of person responsible: 22201613
Email address of person responsible: carmel.dingli@gov.mt
Generic telephone number: 22201610
Generic email address: tradetest.jobsplus@gov.mt