As well as being a legal obligation for companies, vocational training is also a way for workers to improve their productivity and increase their professional skills.
Because of its importance, vocational training is seen by law as a right for all workers.
That’s why in this article we’ll explain why you should choose to train your company with SEPRI, the advantages of vocational training and what you need to know about the legislation.
Why train with SEPRI?
Variety: we have more than 30 different courses in mental health, sleep hygiene, safety, health, leadership and more.
Customization: we tailor training to your company’s needs.
Ask and we’ll develop it.
SIGO certification: we are a DGERT-certified training entity and issue certificates through SIGO.
Flexibility: you can do face-to-face, online or e-learning training.
Learn wherever and whenever you want.
Advantages of in-company training
There are several advantages to in-company training.
Some of them include:
Increased qualification and valorization of human resources: training in companies allows professionals to develop technical skills and specific knowledge related to their work.
This can include training in time management, conflict management and assertive communication, among others.
In addition, it can include developing or updating skills related to specific work tasks, such as manual handling of loads or driving forklifts.
Improved productivity: proper training helps employees to become more efficient and productive at work, as it enables them to be better equipped to deal with different tasks and challenges.
Talent retention: investing in training demonstrates the company’s commitment to the development and growth of its employees.
This can lead to increased employee satisfaction and engagement, contributing to talent retention within the organization.
Adaptability to change: with rapid technological evolution and changes in the markets, companies need to adapt constantly.
Continuous training allows employees to keep up with these changes and adjust to new market demands.
Improving the organizational climate: training in companies can also improve the organizational climate, promoting an environment of learning and growth.
Employees feel valued and supported, which can strengthen working relationships and collaboration between teams.
Cost savings: by providing training in-house, companies can save on the cost of hiring new employees with specific skills.
In addition, in-house training can be more personalized and tailored to the company’s needs, avoiding the additional costs of more generic external training.
In short, investing in training in companies brings benefits to both employees and the organization as a whole.
It promotes professional development, talent retention, improved productivity and a stronger working environment.
What does the law say?
Law no. 7/2009 – establishes that employers with more than 10 employees must draw up and implement an annual training plan, which includes the identification of information needs, the objectives and the syllabus of the courses to be held.
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Article 131 of the Labor Code – companies are obliged to provide ongoing training for their employees.
Currently, at least 10% of employees are required to complete 40 hours of training per year.
If the contract is for 3 months or more, the number of hours required per year is proportional to the length of the contract. -
Article 130 of the Labor Code – vocational training has several objectives, such as:
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Providing an initial qualification for a young person entering the job market without one;
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Ensuring the ongoing training of the company’s employees;
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To promote the professional qualification or retraining of a worker at risk of unemployment;
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Promoting the professional rehabilitation of a disabled worker, particularly one whose disability is the result of an accident at work.
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Article 266 of the Labor Code – if the training takes place outside working hours and/or on rest days, the company must compensate the employee for the hours spent on training.
However, up to 2 hours on a working day, outside of working hours, must be paid at the normal rate and is not considered overtime.
Law no. 102/2009 – establishes the legal framework for health and safety at work.
It stipulates that employers must guarantee training for their employees in the area of health and safety at work, as well as ensuring that workers are informed about the risks to their activities and the prevention and protection measures to be adopted.
Professional training in companies plays a crucial role in the success and sustainability of the business.
Investing in training programs is fundamental to the growth and competitiveness of companies.
Check out our training catalog here and see our available training courses here.
Contact us if you have any questions: training.sepri.pt / 253 271 525
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