About Course

This five-day training builds practical skills to protect and support Unaccompanied Minors (UAMs) in migration contexts. Through theory, hands-on exercises, and case studies, participants learn legal frameworks, identification and assessment methods, and coordination strategies for effective inter-agency collaboration. Emphasizing practical application, the programme enables participants to use standard tools and international best practices in their professional roles.

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 1                                              

Duration: 5 days

MQF/EQF level: 4

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

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 21 hours/Self-study: 2 hours/Assessment: 2 hours)

Language of instruction: English, French or Arabic

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

Modes of teaching

  • Lectures
  • Visual aids and samples
  • Plenary discussions
  • Practical exercises
  • Verbal and written quizzes
  • Self-paced self-study

Assessment Attendance: A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies. Weight: 10 points Practical Application : Weight: 30 points The final examination has been meticulously designed to assess the student’s holistic understanding of the course concepts. Weight: 60 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/

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand international and local legal frameworks governing the rights of unaccompanied minors (UAMs).
  • Recognize the specific vulnerabilities and risks faced by UAMs.
  • Apply basic UAM protection procedures and child-centred approaches within institutional mandates.
  • Use standard operating procedures for identification, assessment, and referral of UAMs.
  • Implement practical protection measures and evaluate basic protection needs in real-world scenarios.

Course Content

Day 1

  • Overview of Unaccompanied Minors in Migration: Global Trends and Patterns
  • Defining Unaccompanied Minors: Basic concepts and terminology
  • International legal frameworks
  • National Legal Frameworks overview

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5