About Course

The three-day training programme provides a foundational understanding of migrant smuggling within mixed migration flows. Through six thematic lectures and practical exercises, participants develop the knowledge, competencies, and skills needed to address migrant smuggling, with a focus on its legal, institutional, and operational dimensions and their application in professional contexts.

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 1                                               Duration: 3 days

MQF/EQF level: 4

Mode of delivery/attendance: Fully Face-to-face

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 14 hours/Self-study: 10 hours/Assessment: 1 hour)

Language of instruction: English

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

Modes of teaching

  • Lectures
  • Visual aids
  • Plenary/guided discussions
  • Practical and group exercises
  • Case studies
  • Self-paced self-study

Assessment

10% Practical Application: 30% / Final Examination: 60% / Pass rate: 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 currently 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

  • Explain the concept of "mixed migration" to identify the diverse profiles and protection needs of migrants.
  • Describe the legal distinctions between migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings under the UN Palermo Protocols and relevant EU frameworks.
  • Outline the operational ‘business’ model of migrant smuggling networks, including their structure, methods, and use of technology.
  • Identify ways to improve inter-agency and regional cooperation in addressing migrant smuggling.
  • Describe the specific risks and vulnerabilities of smuggled persons using an Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) framework
  • Describe differences between smuggling, trafficking, and international protection cases
  • Explain relevant legal frameworks governing mixed migration
  • Describe rights-based approaches to responding to migrant smuggling

Course Content

Day 1

  • Opening and Pre-assessment Exercise
  • Session 1. Introduction to Mixed Movements
  • Session 2. Migrant Smuggling and Trafficking in Human Beings: Definitions and Frameworks
  • Session 3. Group Exercise 1: Case Scenario
  • Recap & Quiz

Day 2

Day 3

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