Evidence and risk assessment

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Key information
This updated version, incorporating the provisions of the New Pact on migration and asylum, will be available for translation.

  

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Target group

Asylum officers

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EQF/MQF level

Level 6

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Version

Version 1 (2026)

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Entry requirements

Full qualification at EQF Level 5 or equivalent AND proficiency in English

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Prerequisites

Successfully passed Inclusion OR at least 6 months of work experience in asylum and/or reception

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Assessment

Case-based assessment

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Languages

English (version 1)
German, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Dutch, Spanish, Croat, Lithuanian & Romanian (The previous version of this training module known as Evidence assessment (version 6) is available for training in these languages)
Learning outcomes & description

DESCRIPTION

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills related to the EUAA structured method of Evidence and Risk Assessment. 
It covers the three steps of the EUAA evidence and risk assessment methodology with a focus on the collection of evidence identification of material facts, systematic application of credibility indicators, mitigation of distortion factors and assessment of risks using the appropriate standard of proof.
It prepares learners to apply this knowledge in the context of the examination of applications for international protection.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Knowledge

  1. Describe the material facts and the pieces of evidence within an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment.
  2. ​​Describe the credibility assessment to decide whether to accept or reject each material fact within an asylum claim according to the EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​.
  3. Describe the risk assessment for an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​.

Skills

  1. Identify the material facts and the pieces of evidence within an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment
  2. ​​Conduct the credibility assessment to decide whether to accept or reject each material fact within an asylum claim according to the EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​.
  3. ​​Conduct the risk assessment for an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment​. 

Competences

  1. Carry out tasks related to identifying the material facts and the pieces of evidence within an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment.
  2. Carry out tasks related to conducting the credibility assessment to decide whether to accept or reject each material fact within an asylum claim according to the EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment.
  3. Carry out tasks related to conducting the risk assessment for an asylum claim according to EUAA structured method of evidence and risk assessment. 

     

DELIVERY METHOD

This module is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online studies and face-to-face sessions.
The online component focuses on case studies, interactive materials, exercises with feedback, and formative assessments aligned with marking rubrics, and face-to-face sessions focus on learning through advanced case studies, group work and role plays, preparing learners for the final summative assessment.

 

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

The assessment strategy is based on one assessment conducted at the end of the module.
The assessment is scenario-based and is designed to assess learners in the competences on carrying out tasks related to the evidence and risk assessment of an application for international protection.
Accredited module details

Accredited module details
Duration
20 hours online learning (self-paced)
and 2 days face-to-face
Number of ECTS
2
Language
English
Assessment
3 hours