Award in Border Investigations Essentials

This course offers a basic induction curriculum for state agency staff with frontline and investigative border management/border guarding responsibilities. It is designed as a mid-level border guard-specific vocational training for junior officers and Non-Commissioned Officers, and aims to transfer relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes to 1st Responders of border units.
More concretely, the course provides trainees with the opportunity to learn about the principles and processes for the implementation of structured and efficient initial border investigations while offering a chance to practice first-hand necessary skills through practical exercises including group work, case studies, and live demonstrations.

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 2                                               Duration: 4 days

MQF/EQF level: 4

Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face/full-time

Hours of total learning: 50 hours (Contact: 18 hours/Self-study: 29 hours/Assessment: 3 hours)

Language of instruction: English or Arabic/French

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

Modes of teaching

• Lecture
• Visual aids, props, and equipment
• Plenary discussions
• Verbal and written quizzes
• Practical exercises
• Written reference material
• Recorded and live demonstrations
• Case studies and role plays

Assessment

To allow for a fair and transparent assessment that accommodates learners’ different learning styles, a three-pillar approach was adopted. Learners will be assessed based on the following:

Attendance: 10 points

Practical Application: 20 points

Practical application is structured as follows:

• Pertinence of questions asked (3 points)
• Accuracy of answers and solid analytical processing (4 points)
• Correct application of skills (5 points)
• Active engagement in discussions, practical exercises and general Q/A sessions (4 points)
• Correct use of terminology (4 points)

Final examination (at the end of course): 70 points

Total score: 100 points

The passing grade for successful completion of programme:  60/100

Additional Information:

• Intake Dates: No fixed intake dates. This programme is delivered on request and scheduled in cooperation with partner institutions and national authorities. Please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org for information on upcoming deliveries.
• Programme Fees: There are no standard tuition fees. Participation is free of charge for nominated participants from eligible public institutions, in accordance with the applicable agreements and communications with MCP Med TI. For further information, please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.
• Registration Method: Registration is not open to the general public. Participants are nominated by partner institutions or competent national authorities. Organisations interested in delivering this programme may contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.

Visa Requirements:

Third-country nationals attending this programme in Malta should consult Identity Malta for visa requirements: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/