Age assessment

DESCRIPTION

The aim of this module is to provide learners with knowledge and skills to identify situations in which the age assessment process should be initiated based on indicators

and information available in compliance with the specific rights and safeguard of the child and in accordance with the international and EU law.

In addition, the module aims to equip learners to verify whether the age assessment methods are applied according to a multidisciplinary and cascade approach as prescribed in the Asylum Procedure Regulation.

Finally, the module provides knowledge and skills to enable learners to verify whether the best interests of the child, the specific rights and safeguards of the child as well as the necessary supporting measures are applied throughout the age assessment process but also immediately after the conclusion of the process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

Knowledge

1. Identify situations in which the age assessment process should be initiated based on indicators

   and information available in compliance with the specific rights and safeguard of the child according to international and EU law.

2. Describe the age assessment process in accordance with a multidisciplinary and cascade approach in respect with the best interests of the child as well as the rights and safeguards of the child guaranteed in international and EU law.

3. Describe the different age assessment methods as well as their impact on children and their specific vulnerability.  

   Skills

4. Propose relevant supporting measures to be taken to ensure the best interests of the child, the specific rights and safeguards of the child as well as the necessary supporting measures are applied throughout the age assessment process. 

DELIVERY METHOD

This module is delivered through a blended learning methodology (online, face-to-face and independent learning). Online learning uses learning activities that assess progress toward the learning outcomes and face-to-face sessions focus on complex elements that require discussion and physical practice.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

There is one assessment

at the end of the module based on written case scenarios. The assessment consists of 3 parts corresponding to different tasks and a total of 10 open ended  questions.