Trade Testing

Last Updated: Wednesday 17 June 2026

Overview

Trade Testing has been set up in order to assess individuals who have acquired knowledge, skills and competence in a particular occupation but do not possess a formal qualification. Through trade testing a person is assessed in a particular area by sitting for the following types of assessment: Interview, Theory test and Practical test.

What you'll get

A Certificate of Competence.

Eligibility

Upon application, applicants are provided with an assessment criteria, which serves as a guideline to establish whether the individual is up to the expected level to sit for a trade test. The applicant is expected to go through the assessment criteria and confirm that s/he is up to the expected level to sit for a trade test.

How to apply

Fill in the online form, print it and sign.

The application (together with supporting documentation) may be submitted personally by hand at:

Jobsplus Training Complex
Trade Test
Ħal Far Road
Ħal Far BBG 3000

or sent via email to: tradetest.jobsplus@gov.mt

Timeline

Submission of Application

Vetting of Application

1 day

Assessment of Application

2 days

Approval of Application

2 days

Delivery of Service

6 months

Submit your application

Apply