Award in Introduction to Transnational Organised Crime

This dynamic and intensive training programme is designed for 1st line migration practitioners, particularly those deployed at the border and actively engaged in the fight against Transnational Organised Crime. Over four consecutive training days (25 hours of learning), learners will gain a deep understanding of foundational TOC concepts, its various forms, and the pivotal role of first responders. They will delve into the core concepts and legal frameworks of TOC, exploring key areas such as trafficking in human beings, smuggling of migrants, drug trafficking, and money laundering. The programme emphasises the identification of ‘red flags’ and the critical importance of evidence collection and preservation, empowering first responders to support investigations effectively.
The training also underscores the vital importance of international cooperation in combating TOC, equipping learners with the tools and strategies needed for effective collaboration with global partners.

Status: MFHEA Accredited             Qualification Type: Award

ECTS: 1                                               Duration: 4 days

Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face/full-time

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 21 hours/Self-study: 2 hours/Assessment: 2 hours)

Language of instruction: English, French or Arabic

Address: Training Institute on Migration Capacity Partnership for the Mediterranean (MCP Med TI), Development House, 4A, St Anne Street, Floriana, Malta.

Modes of teaching

• Lectures
• Visual aids
• Plenary/guided discussions
• Practical and group exercises
• Case studies
• Self-paced self-study

Assessment

Attendance:
A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies.

Weight: 5 points

Formative Assessment :
Formative assessment techniques will encompass both individual and group-based approaches. Learners will be expected to participate throughout the course in a variety of group/guided discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, case studies, and small group work.

Weight: 35 points

Final examination:
The final examination is designed to evaluate learners’ understanding of the concepts covered during the course and their adeptness in applying them to practical scenarios. The questions encompass a diverse blend of multiple-choice, true or false and free narrative text (short-answer formats) – (20 questions total).

Sample question:

Which of the following is an example of transnational crime according to the United Nations Convention to Combat Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC)?

1. A group of 6 police officers of the French Gendarmerie organises and executes 30 bank robberies over a 7-year span in different regions of France.
2. A chemical company, with the help of an organised criminal group, discharges toxic waste in the Danube River on the outskirts of Bratislava, Slovakia, resulting in a series of pollution of agricultural land and fisheries in neighbouring Hungary.
3. A Norwegian climate change activist murders the President of an oil company in Oslo, Norway.

Important Remark: the sample questions above serve as examples to provide an initial idea of the type of questions that may be asked and may be revisited at a later stage.

Weight: 60 points

The passing grade for successful completion of programme: 60/100

Additional Information:

• Dates for next intake: N/A
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