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New Regulation in Malta: Skills Pass Mandatory for Hospitality and Tourism Workers

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Posted on - June 3, 2024

Non-European Union/European Economic Countries Area/EFTA (non-EU/EEA/EFTAJ – Still Abroad Any non-EU/EEA/EFTA (Switzerland] That would like to work in the Hospitality and Tourism sector in Malta will need to have a Skills Pass

This process includes:

Phase 1

  • Online English Proficiency Test
  • Online Basic Customer Care Course and Assessment
  • Online Basic Maltese Tourism Product Course and Assessment
  • Online Basic Essential English Course and Assessment
  • Online Skills Assessment for one of the following:
  • Food Service Staff
  • Bar Service Staff
  • Kitchen Staff
  • Front Office Staff
  • Housekeeping Staff

Other: Any person applying for a job which is not included in the above job families will be subject to undergo the Skills Pass procedure but will be exempt from the online skills assessment.

Phase 2

This phase consists of an Online Skills Verification Interview as follows:

  • Visa Exempt non-EU/EA/EFTA (Switzerland) – Interview will be carried out at ITS Campus in Malta
  • Other non-EU/EEA/EFTA (Switzerland) – Interview will be carried out via the various VFS Centres around the world.
  • Other Occupations: Those who have selected other as they do not fall within any job family will still have to undergo the skills verification interview, however it will include more general questions.

Upon successful completion of both Phase 1 Assessments and Phase 2 Skills Interview, the candidate shall obtain a Permanent Pass.

Each applicant has the right to do a 1st resit free of charge and a 2nd resit against payment for each of the online assessments. In the event than an applicant fails once again, they can redo the assessment following three months.

Category -Non-EU/EEA/EFTA (Switzerland) Living Abroad

Start Date -Phase 1 shall be available as from April 2024

Fee – €475

News Source: skillspass.org.mt