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Construction Industry Skill Card and the basic health and safety assessment
For construction workers: a health and safety certificate plus a trade test.
Facts checked against the sources below on 23 October 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with the Government of Malta or any provider. Rules change: confirm with the official body before you pay.
| Who needs it | Construction workers. The Building and Construction Authority issues the card at different levels by trade; holders are listed in a public directory and the card is recognised across the EU. |
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| What it is | An application backed by a recognised health and safety certificate and a trade test or recognised qualification. The basic health and safety course is one day (6 hours) or online, accredited at MQF Level 1, with an invigilated multiple choice assessment taken in person. |
| Pass mark | 75% on the health and safety assessment (TCTC). |
| Fee | Course fees vary by provider; the BCA page does not state a card fee. |
| Where | Online application with the BCA; vetting about 2 days, processing about 5 days, delivery about 1 day. |
| Validity | Not stated on the BCA page. |
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