Get Qualified 2014 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 For Office Use Only: Reference Number Date and Stamp received by the Corporation Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 This application form is to be used by: Students who are in the process of enrolling or have recently enrolled in a training programme which has still not been considered eligible for the scheme. Education providers that would like the course of studies to be listed in the list of approved courses for tax credits under the Get Qualified 2014 scheme. In this case, this application should be followed by at least one (1) student application within twelve (12) months from the approval issued by Malta Enterprise. Should no applications be handed in within the stipulated time-frame, the Corporation reserves the right to remove the course from the list of approved courses and to reject any re-submission of the same certification or qualification within the following twenty-four (24) months. 1. The Incentive Guidelines can be downloaded from support.maltaententerprise.com 2. This Application Form and any attached documents will be treated as confidential throughout and after the evaluation process. 3. Only Application Forms that include all relevant supporting documents will be evaluated. 4. All entries in this application must be clearly explained and substantiated. 5. Only typed application forms will be accepted. Should the application be hand-written, or should the format of the application form be altered, the application form will not be evaluated. Applications are to be delivered in person or by post to: Malta Enterprise Get Qualified 2014 Gwardamangia Hill, Pieta`, MEC 0001 Malta. Please note that in case of students filling in the application form: 1. Students, who have applied for funding through any other Government of Malta initiative for funding costs related to the attainment of a certification, may only apply for a tax credit in relation to that certification, if such funding is declined. 2. The application forms (together with its annexes) are to reach Malta Enterprise duly signed, within twelve (12) months from commencement date of course. 3. A copy of Proof of Payments (en cashed cheques, bank transfers or signed and stamped receipt by the respective institute/awarding body) needs to be forwarded to Malta Enterprise within three (3) months from successful termination of the course. Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 2 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 4. No Certificates will be issued by the Corporation prior to receiving the requested Proof of Payments within the stipulated deadline. Personal Data Protection The information provided in this form will be processed by Malta Enterprise Corporation to assess your eligibility, approve or otherwise assistance under the Get Qualified scheme. Where applicable, the information may also be disclosed and shared with the Inland Revenue Department, Employment Training Corporation (ETC), Education Department, and any other Governmental Entity for the purpose of verifying abuse, generating statistical information and any other reason relevant to ensuring adequate control of public finances. Personal information collected in this form shall be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Cap 440 of the Laws of Malta. The applicant has the right to access, rectify, and the right to erase personal data from the application. Malta Enterprise Corporation guarantees fair processing in respect of the applicant’s personal information. Furthermore, Malta Enterprise will solely send the applicant’s information related to this application. Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 3 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 1. Applicant Contact Details Please provide contact details of the person submitting this form. Contact Person Designation Telephone e-mail 2. Certification1 name and Awarding Body2 details 1.1 Name of certification 3 1.2 Name of Awarding Body 1.3 Contact details of person engaged by the awarding body who can provide further details on certifications and qualification being offered. Name Function Telephone Email url http:// Provide a brief profile of the awarding body: 1 2 3 A certification is a recognised degree, diploma or other credential attained by a student after demonstrating to have successfully followed a course of studies. The awarding body is the university, institute or other similar undertaking that is in a position to develop a course of studies and to issue recognised Qualifications documentation to students. The name provided below must be identical to the name published on any certificate issued by the awarding body on successful completion of the course of studies. Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 4 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 3. Certification Details 2.1 Provide a list of compulsory topics that the student will need to undertake in his Course of Studies leading to the Qualification. 2.2 What are the prerequisites required for a student to be accepted into a Course of Studies leading to the Qualification. 2.3 Provide details on the official examinations, projects, dissertations or other forms of assessment that the student will be required to complete successfully in order to be awarded the certification: Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 5 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 2.4 MQF Level Choose an item. If not applicable kindly explain below: 2.5 Number of Credits (ECTS) 2.6 Category Choose an item. 2.5 Name of Dissertation (If applicable) 2.6 Dissertation Summary (if applicable) Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 6 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 Choose an item. 3. Training costs All costs entered in this annex should be quoted in Euros. When quotations are in foreign currencies kindly refer to http://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/exchange/eurofxref/html/index.en.html for the daily exchange rate to Euros. The exchange rate used, should be quoted below Fees (Double Click to Insert Data) Registration fees €0 Tuition fees €0 Examination fees €0 Resit fees €0 Total sponsorships €0 Total Eligible Costs €0 Complete if applicable (Double Click to Insert Data) Currency - Exchange Rate - Exchange Rate Date - Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 7 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 4. Institute Details This section is to be filled in only by institutes representing an Awarding Body 4.1 Contact details of the institute who can provide further details on certifications and qualification being offered. Name of Institute Address Contact Person Function Telephone Email Legal Form Registration Number VAT Number 4.2 Provide a profile including the services offered to students, historical development, and available human resources. Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 8 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 5. Declaration This Declaration is to be signed by the institutes representing the Awarding Body I, the undersigned hereby declare that the information being submitted with regards to this application is correct. I confirm that the institute adheres to national standards and is operating from licensed premises. Unless exempted by L.N. 296 of 2012, it is understood that Malta Enterprise shall remove the provider’s name from the list of providers until the relevant authorities confirms that the provider has regularised the institute’s position. By signing this declaration I hereby authorise Malta Enterprise Corporation to process the data contained in this form for the purpose stated. I also authorise the Corporation, as the administrator of the scheme, where applicable, to disclose to the Commissioner of Inland Revenue Department, Employment Training Corporation (ETC), Education Department, Institute, Awarding Body, or any other Governmental Entity information contained within this application. Signature and Stamp of Education Provider (if applicable) Date Click here to enter a date. Student’s Signature (if applicable) Date Click here to enter a date. Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 9 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 6. Student Details This section is to be filled in only by students who are in the process of enrolling or in a training programme which has still not been considered eligible for the scheme. Title Choose an item. Address Given Name(s) Surname Date of Birth Click here to enter a Telephone date. & Mobile ID Card e-mail Number or Income Tax Number If you are currently employed please provide the details of your employer below. Name of Employer Telephone Address e-mail Kindly provide the commencement date and termination date of the course. Commencement Date of course Click here to enter a date. Expected Termination of course Click here to enter a date. Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 10 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 Student Declaration I, hereby declare that the information being submitted with regards to this information is correct. I also confirm that the costs on which the tax credit is being claimed are not reimbursable from other sources or otherwise recoverable. It is understood that any aid to be granted by Malta Enterprise is conditional to the completion of the study course. By signing this declaration I hereby authorise Malta Enterprise Corporation to process the data contained in this form for the purpose stated. I also authorise Malta Enterprise Corporation, as the administrator of the scheme, to disclose to the Commissioner of the Inland Revenue, ETC, Education Department, Institute, Awarding Body, or any other Governmental Entity any information, documents and records which the Corporation may have obtained in connection with this application. I also authorise the Inland Revenue Department and Malta Enterprise to exchange any information related to the utilisation of the tax credits. Signature Click here to enter a date. Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 11 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 7. Required Documentation (kindly tick where appropriate) Official documentation showing that the qualification / certification is recognised by the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF/EQF) as equivalent to level 5 or higher.4 Official documentation showing the number of ECTS of the Certification from one (1) of the following : List of Courses offered by Licensed Institution provided by NCFHE; or Ofqual; or Awarding Body Official documentation issued by the Awarding Body detailing the topics included in the Course of Studies and the assessments that the student will be expected to undertake. If the student shall incur costs from an education provider other than the Awarding Body: An official document from the Awarding Body which certifies that the provider of these services is a recognised representative. If the education provider is also offering training, tuition or other similar services leading to the attainment of the qualification, the documentation submitted must also clearly state that the Awarding Body has authorised the education provider to offer such services. The documentation should clearly indicate the commencement and termination dates of the agreement between the education provider and the Awarding Body. Official documentation issued by the institute showing the total costs of the course, examination fees, and the cost of one (1) examination/assignment resit (if applicable) Official documentation issued by the Awarding Body showing the total costs of the course, examination fees, and the cost of one (1) examination/assignment resit. A certified specimen of the Certificate issued by the Awarding Body (An electronic copy sent to the relevant Institute via e-mail shall be accepted as long as the email is sent from an official email address of the Awarding Body). Copies of sponsorship agreements (if applicable) Proof of payments (en cashed cheques, bank transfers or signed and stamped receipt by the respective institute/awarding body) For online courses or for attending courses abroad, official documentation issued by the Awarding Body illustrating the total fees (registration, tuition and examination) 4 Qualifications/Certifications recognized by the MQF as equivalent to Level 7 or 8 may submit the list of accredited universities/institutions which may be downloaded from the National Commission for Further and Higher Education’s website. Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 12 Application Form – Courses To Be Considered As Eligible Under The Get Qualified Scheme 2014 An official document from the Awarding Body that certifies that the applicant has been accepted for the course 8. Submission of Application Applications duly filled in electronically will be received by hand at the Business First Offices during office hours. Postal Address: Business First Get Qualified 2014 Gwardamangia Hill, Pieta`, MEC 0001 Malta. Tel: 144 Get Qualified Application Form - version 4 13