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 Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).
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
- Advanced Scaffolder - MQF Level 4
- Assistant Concreter - MQF Level 2
- Assistant Electrical Fitter - MQF Level 2
- Assistant Gypsum Board Installer - 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
- Assistant Residential Aluminium Fabricator - MQF Level 2
- Assistant Scaffolder - MQF Level 2
- Beauty Specialist - MQF Level 3
- Care Worker - MQF Level 4
- Childcare Educator - MQF level 4
- Childcare: Centre Manager - MQF Level 5
- Concreter - MQF Level 3
- Concreter - MQF Level 4
- Contemporary Jeweller
- Filigree Manufacturer
- Gardener
- Gypsum Board Installer - MQF Level 3
- Hairdresser - MQF Level 3
- Health Carer - MQF Level 3
- Horticulturist
- Jeweller Craftsperson
- Jeweller Technician
- 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
- Post-Press Machine Assistant - MQF Level 1
- Post-Press Machine Operator - MQF Level 2
- Post-Press Senior Machine Operator - MQF Level 3
- Post-press Supervisor - MQF Level 4
- Pre-Press Machine Assistant - MQF Level 1
- Pre-Press Machine Operator - MQF Level 2
- Pre-Press Senior Machine Operator - MQF Level 3
- Pre-Press Supervisor - MQF Level 4
- Press Machine Assistant - MQF Level 1
- Press Machine Operator - MQF Level 2
- Press Senior Machine Operator - MQF Level 3
- Press Supervisor - MQF Level 4
- Residential Aluminium Fabricator - MQF Level 3
- Rubble Wall Constructor
- Scaffolder - MQF Level 3
- 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
Generic email address: tradetest.jobsplus@gov.mt