About Course

This document examination training course explores the fundamentals of imposture detection and document examination techniques, from key definitions to the most commonly used security features.  Designed to cater for different learning styles, it offers a wide range of practical exercises that allow trainees to examine documents first-hand using basic equipment. This course does not aim to develop fully-fledged document examination experts, but rather empower trainees to confidently and competently conduct initial assessments of suspect documents and persons.

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 2                                         Duration: 5 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: 30 hours/Assessment: 2 hours)

Language of instruction: English/Arabic/French

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

Modes of teaching

  • Lecture
  • Practical exercises
  • Plenary discussions and Q/A

Assessment

  • Attendance (10 points)
  • Practical Application (20 points)
  • Final examination (70 points)
  • Pass rate: 60%

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/

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Learning Outcomes

  • Detect potential impostors by applying the imposture detection technique
  • Use the basic document examination equipment to assess the validity and authenticity of secure documents
  • Efficiently apply the document examination method to examine a suspect document