The authorisation of trainers will be based on two major criteria:

The MCP Med TI will ensure the necessary levels of competence in both pedagogy and subject matter for all trainers and their continued compliance with standards.

a. Pedagogy

·      Recognised EU-accredited pedagogy qualification/award at European Qualifications Framework / Malta Qualifications Framework level 4 or above.

OR

·      100 classroom hours’ training delivery experience as a lead trainer.

OR

·      A minimum of 5 years working as a trainer/instructor at a recognised educational institution.

AND

b. Subject Matter:

Award in Consular Crisis Management Essentials

• Previous experience in delivering consular crisis management courses or training in related areas such as Crisis Coordination and Liaison, Risk Assessment and Monitoring, Consular Assistance and Support or similar courses at a comparable or more advanced level: 100 classroom delivery hours required (as a lead trainer).

OR

• Operational experience in consular crisis management or a closely linked field within any given unit or organisation (a minimum of 1 year is required).

OR

Recognised EU-accredited qualification in Consular Crisis Management (EQF/MQF level 5 or above).

c. Additional requirements:   

• Competence in English equivalent to B1 of the CEFR.
• Written and verbal fluency (C2 of CEFR) in English, Arabic OR French is essential.
•  Solid communications skills.
• Experience in the Mediterranean region.
• Substantive knowledge on migration issues.
• Functional competence in Information Technology (Microsoft Windows/Word/PowerPoint).

Notes:

1- The Nominated Trainer must pass an online, self-pace Training induction course containing the ‘’Course Material – Asynchronous’’ through our Learning Management System (LMS).

2- The Nominated Trainer must then pass the Face-to-Face Training induction course which includes partial delivery of the subject matter for 5 days.

Delivery may involve:

– Power point preparation and explanation and/or use of other Visual aids (videos/charts/pictures…).

– Interactive lecturing (questions to audience/brainstorming/giving examples).

– Interactive/guided discussions.

– Practical and group exercises.

– Case studies.

– Any other method of delivery that is fitting depending on the nature of the session.

3- If the participant manages to pass the Trainer Induction Course (online + Face to Face), he will be partially authorized and will have to deliver two consecutive courses which will be monitored by MCP Med TI, then he will become a fully authorized trainer for two years.

4- When assessing the eligibility of potential instructors, the Training Institute will consider:

• Training Portfolio including the number of participants trained, and course contents.

• CPD hours.

5- The Training Institute reserves the right to assess the operational experience of potential instructors.