Advanced asylum interviewing

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Key information

 

Updated version, incorporating the provisions of the New Pact on migration and asylum, will be available for translation soon. Translation requests can already be submitted.

  

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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

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Prerequisites

Successfully passed either Inclusion, Asylum interview method and Evidence assessment OR at least 6 months of work experience in the asylum and reception field.

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Assessment

Set of open ended questions based on case scenario and a set of open-ended questions based on the evolution of the case scenario

 

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Languages

English
Learning outcomes & description

 

DESCRIPTION

This module aims to prepare learners to conduct a personal asylum interview in complex cases. Based on the requirements of the Qualification Regulation and the five stages of the EUAA Asylum Interview Method, this module focuses on how to plan and implement advanced strategies to interview applicants for international protection and explore the credibility of the statement in complex cases. 

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
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    dentify advanced interview strategies to plan, prepare and conduct a personal asylum interview

  2. Analyse complex asylum cases to select  the appropriate advanced interview strategies in order to plan and prepare a personal asylum interview

  3. Apply and adapt interview techniques to elicit relevant information from an applicant for international protection in a complex asylum case

 

DELIVERY METHOD

This module uses blended learning, combining 18 hours of self-paced online study with interactive activities and feedback, a 2-hour introductory webinar, and 18 hours of face-to-face training. Learners complete group problem-based exercises and case scenarios, linking theory to practice through collaboration, presentations, and peer review to achieve all learning outcomes.

 

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY 

This module is delivered using a blended learning methodology combining asynchronous learning (self-paced) and synchronous learning (face to face session).   
Accredited module details

 

Accredited module
Duration
18 hours online learning 
2 days face-to-face
Number of ECTS
n/a
Language
English
Assessment
2 hours

 

Training plan 2026

 

Training plan

Target group

Loc.

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Reg. deadline

Online 

Webinar / Face to face

Assessment
Learners curriculum (pending accreditation)
Asylum staff
Malta
18 hours
21/9/2026
3/11 to 4/12/2026
10-11/12/2026*
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** Mandatory introductory webinar session (2 hours) on 5/11/2026