Interviewing and assessing cases of applicants with diverse SOGIESC

Key information
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 case officers

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EQF/MQF level


Level 7

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Version


Version 1 (2026)

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Entry requirements


Full qualification at EQF Level 6 or equivalent AND proficiency in English

 

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Prerequisites


Successfully passed Inclusion, Asylum Interview Method, Evidence Assessment and Applicants with diverse SOGIESC OR 6 months experience in interviewing and/or assessing applications on international protection

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Assessment


n/a

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Languages


English
Learning outcomes & description

DESCRIPTION

This module aims to provide learners with  knowledge and skills to conduct asylum interviews and assess evidence in cases of applicants with diverse SOGIESC.
It covers the determination of whether an applicant qualifies for refugee status in line with the Qualifications Regulation.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

Skills

  1. Apply advanced interviewing strategies to plan, prepare, conduct and document interviews with applicants with diverse SOGIESC.
  2. Evaluate evidence, interview transcripts and specific relevant Country of Origin Information against legal requirements for cases of diverse SOGIESC.
  3. Justify, in fact and in law, decisions on cases of applicants with diverse SOGIESC. 

     

DELIVERY METHOD

This module is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining online studies and face-to-face sessions.
The online component focuses on learning activities that assess progress toward the learning outcomes, and the face-to-face sessions focus on managing complex cases of diverse SOGIESC that require discussions and work groups.
Details

 

Details (module pending accreditation)

Duration
30 hours online learning (self-paced)
2 days face-to-face
Number of ECTS
Not accredited yet
Language
English
Assessment
n/a