Trade Testing System / Validation Process
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
- Portfolio
- Theory test
- Practical test
Candidates who successfully pass from the trade test are awarded a Certificate of Competence in that particular occupation. In the case where assessment takes place under the validation process the certificate is issued by the National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE).
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/Validation Process. The applicant must be literate as all Trade Testing/Validation Process include a written examination. Depending on the level of Trade Testing/Validation Process, arrangements may be made to individuals having literacy problems.
Trade Testing / Validation Process Assessment Criteria
- 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
- Child Care Worker - MQF level 4
- Child Care Manager/ Supervisor - MQF Level 5
- Contemporary Jeweller
- Filigree Manufacturer
- Gardener
- Hairdresser - MQF Level 3
- Health Carer - MQF Level 3
- Horticulturist
- Jeweller Craftsperson
- Jeweller Technician
- Land Survey Technician
- Lift Installation & Maintenance
- Limestone Block and Hollow Concrete Block Layer- MQF Level 3
- Livestock
- Marbler
- Motor Vehicle Mechanic
- Motor Vehicle Technician
- Panel Beater - MQF Level 3
- Plasterer - MQF Level 3
- Plumber - MQF Level 3
- Quantity Surveyor
- Rubble Wall Constructor
- Silversmith
- Slaughtering & Deboning Butcher
- Spray Painter
- Stone Heritage Technician (Sewwej)
- Stone Heritage Technician (Mastru)
- Stone Sculptor
- Tile Layer - MQF Level 3
- Vehicle Damage Assessor - MQF Level 4
- Veterinary Aide
- Welder
- Welder and Fabricator
- Woodwork Workshop Technician
- Woodworker
Eligibility criteria with respect to validation process
- For those occupations that have an MQF level next to the occupation title, the applicant needs to have at least three years’ experience in a given occupation. In addition, Jobsplus cannot allow candidates to sit for more than two assessments for different occupations within a calendar year.
- For those occupations that do not have an MQF level next to the occupation title, the applicant needs to have at least one year experience in a given occupation.
Forms
- Application Form - EN
- Application Form - MT
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