Training Grants from Jobs Plus
The Training Pays Scheme (TPS) covers 75% of the cost of training
SCHEME OBJECTIVE: The scope of the Training Pays Scheme is to help you acquire new skills or enhance your current skills by means of classroom, online or blended learning.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Persons who completed compulsory schooling up to 64 years of age. You can either be employed or unemployed. Persons whose primary employment is self-employment are not eligible.
HOW TO APPLY? 1. Choose a course from below. Fill in the application form - you can download the application form in PDF from here. Send the completed application form and the course schedule by email to tps.jobsplus@gov.mt. You must apply before the end of the course.
REFUND: Refund is calculated at 75% of the cost of training.
The information about the scheme is only fully available from Jobs Plus and we only summarise above. Please consult the Jobs Plus website before applying: https://jobsplus.gov.mt/schemes-jobseekers/training-pays-scheme/tps-trainees
The following courses from AOST are eligible for refund:
| Course Title | Assessment | Final Certification | Course Fee | Course duration | Min/Max No of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Basic Seamanship and Safe Boat Handling Note: This is the course commonly known as the Nautical Licence / Liċenzja tal-Baħar |
Transport Malta (exam fee €40 is included in Course Fee) | Transport Malta |
€ 185 |
24hrs | 8min/20max |
|
General Purpose Hand |
Academy (approved by Transport Malta) | AOST (approved by Transport Malta) |
€ 170 |
16hrs | 6min/25max |
|
Boatman |
Transport Malta (exam fee €70 is included in Course Fee) | Transport Malta |
€ 320 |
24hrs | 6min/25max |
|
Boatmaster Grade 1 |
Transport Malta (exam fee €70 is included in Course Fee) | Transport Malta |
€ 470 |
40hrs | 6min/25max |
|
Boatmaster Grade 2 |
Transport Malta (exam fee €70 is included in Course Fee) | Transport Malta |
€ 400 |
34hrs | 6min/25max |
|
Engine Driver Grade 2 |
Transport Malta (exam fee €70 is included in Course Fee) | Transport Malta |
€ 350 |
29hrs | 8min/25max |
|
Engine Driver Grade 3 |
Transport Malta (exam fee €70 is included in Course Fee) | Transport Malta |
€ 300 |
20hrs | 8min/25max |
|
Recreational Skipper - Mediterranean Sea |
Academy (approved by Transport Malta) | Transport Malta |
€ 375 |
24hours | 6min/12max |
|
VHF-SRC |
Academy (approved by Transport Malta) | Transport Malta |
€ 170 |
2 days | 5min/12max |
