Informative Materials – Malta

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1 Informative Materials – Malta
1.1 Education paths leading to professional caregiving in Malta
1.2 Recognition of skills and qualifications acquired through non-formal and informal learning
1.2.1 Recognition of education for the purpose of work and/or for continuing education in Malta
1.3 Information for foreigners who want to become or work as formal caregivers in Croatia
1.4 Employment conditions in Malta; recognition procedures for the purpose of work; language requirements; employment regulations
1.5 Specific training for people who come from specific countries to Malta (as low-skilled foreigners)
1.6 Information on earning
1.7 Job offers
1.8 Some statistic data
1.9 Link to relevant websites in country
1.10 Useful materials
1.11 References

Education paths leading to professional caregiving in Malta

Note: Malta qualification framework (MQF) is based on 8 levels, as is the European Qualification Framework (EQF).

A programme of 8 to 15 months is offered to work as caregivers formally. Entry requirements are a pass in English Language and Mathematics, OR a MQF/EQF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent). After completing the programme, the Elderly care certificate is issued at level 4 of the MQF/EQF. See Certificate in Elderly Care | IDEA Academy (ideaeducation.com) (iAcademy, 2022).

Also, validation of informal and non-formal learning for Care Workers is possible at Level 4 of the MQF/EQF. The prospective candidate must have 3 years of experience in the respective field. This is in line with national law, S.L. 327.432 of 2012; which regulates the Validation of Informal and Non-formal Learning (Jobsplus, 2022).

Most caregivers have completed secondary school (96%), only 4% less than secondary school (ERIERI, 2023).

Recognition of skills and qualifications acquired through non-formal and informal learning

Recognition of education for the purpose of work and/or for continuing education  in Malta

​The Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) is the competent body within the MFHEA that recognizes qualifications against the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF). MQRIC is also Malta’s local official ENIC-NARIC center and forms part of the ENIC-NARIC Network.

Link: Academic Qualifications – Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (mfhea.mt)  (MFHEA, 2023).

Information for foreigners who want to become  or work as formal caregivers in Croatia

Recognition  for the purpose of continuing education in the Republic of Croatia

This procedure recognises a foreign document holder’s right to continue education in the Republic of Croatia. The procedure is under the authority of education institutions where you intend to continue your education (request for continuing education needs to be submitted to institution where you want to study).

Employment conditions in Malta; recognition procedures for the purpose of work; language requirements; employment regulations

For employment conditions of EU citizens see:

For regulations concerning recognition of education for purpose of work see Academic Qualifications – Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (mfhea.mt) (MFHEA, 2023).

Caregivers shall be able to speak in Maltese and/or English (both languages are official in Malta), and in general, local people speak both languages.

English language schools: Language Schools – Visit Malta

Specific training for people who come from specific countries to Malta (as low-skilled foreigners)

There are no specific trainings for persons who come from particular countries to Malta.

Information on earning

The average caregiver gross salary in Malta is € 2,700 per month (equivalent to 16 € per hour). Salaries range from € 1,450 to € 3,950 gross salary per month. Caregiver salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender (ERIERI, 2023; World salaries, 2023).

Job offers

Some statistic data

Malta has a mixed system of care, involving state, church and private institutions. Staying at their home and thus remaining in the community is the preferred option among Maltese seniors. The state promotes support for caring for seniors at home through several services and financial mechanisms for family members. The state also covers the cost of an outsider recruited for this purpose on a full-time or part-time basis.

In particular, Filipino caregivers are employed under private regular work contracts. Malta – Eurocarers  (EURO CARERS, 2023).

Link to relevant websites in country

Employment, social affairs and inclusion: Malta – Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion – European Commission (europa.eu)

MFHEA. 2023. Step by Step MQRIC – Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (mfhea.mt)

MFHEA. 2023. Academic Qualifications – Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (mfhea.mt)

Useful materials

References