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Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Those who wish to work within the Armed Forces must satisfy the following criteria:
• Be citizens of Malta
• Be not less than the minimum height required,
i.e. 1.57m for males and 1.52m for females and of acceptable body weight in proportion to height
• Be of good moral character
• Be 18 years of age
• Not have excessive tattoos, but definitely
not on face and neck or tattoos that are offensive, extremist, indecent or racist on any part of the body
Further academic qualifications might be necessary depending on the designation one is applying for, however, those who wish to work in the Armed Forces of Malta in the Enlisted Ranks must at least be in possession of:
• Pass in English language, Maltese language and Mathematics at MQF Level 2 (at least at Grade E or 7, or a comparable level)
Those who wish to work in the Officer Ranks must at least be in possession of:
• Pass in two subjects at Advanced Level in the Matriculation/General Certificate of Education (minimum Grade C or a comparable level) or VET Diploma
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
On-the-job training is typically offered by the Armed Forces of Malta.
Knowledge and skills
Armed Forces personnel are expected to have:
• Knowledge of the area within which they are functioning
• Understanding of the Armed Forces and the protocol that they must abide by
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures • Knowledge of emergency and rescue
procedures
• The ability to keep a log and write reports on
any incidents which occur
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in Maltese and
English
• The ability to follow and execute orders
• Numeracy skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Time management skills and the ability to
work under pressure
• Problem solving and decision making skills • The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
• The ability to be flexible and respond to
circumstances
Number of employees (2017)
1,753
Share of foreigners (2017)
0%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+11%
Median Pay (per annum)
€17,500
• Pass in six subjects at MQF Level 3 (minimum Grade 5/C/ or a comparable level)
These six subjects must include Maltese, English language, Mathematics and one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Studies)
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