Training in companies plays a vital role in their development and success, as well as in complying with legal obligations.
This article explores the essential aspects of training for companies in relation to their employees, from the applicable legislation to the types of training available and mandatory, methods of financing and a special highlight on the services offered by SEPRI Training in this area.
What is compulsory training in Portugal?
Legislation in Portugal establishes clear requirements regarding the mandatory training that companies must provide to their employees.
Law no. 93/2019, of September 4, and the Labor Code are legal instruments that regulate this issue.
Mandatory training can vary depending on the company’s sector of activity and the specific conditions of the work carried out.
Legislation lays down general requirements, but the exact nature of mandatory training can be determined by various ordinances, regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
It is therefore crucial to consult the sector-specific legislation and regulations applicable to your company for precise guidelines on mandatory training.
Generally speaking, the employer should prepare the company’s Training Plan together with the employees by surveying training needs and drawing up a plan.
The law makes it compulsory for all companies to provide at least 40 hours of continuous training per year to 10% of their employees.
In the case of fixed-term employment contracts lasting three months or more, the number of hours of training each year is proportional to the duration of the contract in that year.
However, there are some training courses common to several companies that may be mandatory or highly recommended, for example:
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Occupational Health and Safety Training: This is a fundamental requirement in all sectors of activity and is an area that encompasses several possible training courses.
It involves training in fire prevention and fighting, self-protection measures, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety measures specific to the sector in which you work, for example, food safety or safety when working with forklift trucks. -
First Aid Training: Companies must have staff trained in first aid to deal with emergencies in the workplace.
Vocational training: who pays?
For the employee, training hours are paid as normal working hours since they should, whenever possible, be included in working hours.
There is no cost to the employee for the training, and the employer is obliged to pay for all employee training costs.
Can I get funding to train my employees?
Companies can choose to explore available financing methods, such as the Cheque-Formação, a direct training financing measure created by the IEFP.
The amount of funding can be up to 90% of the total value of the training.
SEPRI TRAINING helps companies submit their applications free of charge.
Face-to-face, online and e-learning training: the future of learning is hybrid
The learning method can vary according to the type of training.
At SEPRI we believe that the future of learning is hybrid, which is why we offer training solutions for companies in face-to-face, online and e-learning formats.
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Face-to-face: Training takes place in training rooms or on the client’s premises, providing direct interaction between trainers and participants.
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Online Synchronous or E-learning: Employees can access training content online, at flexible times, using digital resources.
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Hybrid Learning: Combining face-to-face and online training to optimize learning.
SEPRI Training: Your Training Partner for Companies
SEPRI Training is a benchmark in the provision of training services for companies in Portugal, and is a DGERT-certified training provider.
With a wide range of courses and a team of highly qualified trainers, SEPRI Training is prepared to meet the training needs of any organization.
SEPRI Training’s services include:
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Customized Training: Development of training programs tailored to your company’s specific needs.
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Comprehensive courses: Offering courses in areas such as psychosocial risk management, time management and work organization, mental and emotional health, safety at work and much more.
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Varied modalities: Face-to-face, online and e-learning training available to suit your preference.
Certification and Evaluation: Guarantee that participants receive recognized certificates issued by the SIGO platform.
Contact Training for Companies / Professional Training
Do you want help with your company’s Training Plan?
Do you want to train your employees but don’t know where to start?
Ask SEPRI TRAINING for a free quote – training@sepri.pt / 253 271 525
