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 Critical Thinking Essentials

• Prior experience in delivering critical thinking (or associated/intrinsically linked themes) courses at a similar or higher level: 100 classroom delivery hours required (as a lead trainer).

OR

Recognised EU-accredited qualification in critical thinking or a related field such as philosophy, psychology, education, social sciences, or any other discipline that focuses on critical thinking skills (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.