Mandatory 40-hour training in Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo is a region in the Açores district, home to around 35,000 residents. Every employer based in Angra do Heroísmo must provide, on average, 40 hours of certified training per worker each year, as set out in Article 131 of the Portuguese Labour Code.
In Angra do Heroísmo, sectors such as farming, fishing, tourism and services account for much of local employment, and that is exactly where occupational health and safety training matters most. From our Lisboa office, we support Angra do Heroísmo companies with DGERT-certified programmes valid before ACT.
Why is 40-hour training mandatory in Angra do Heroísmo?
In Angra do Heroísmo, as across the entire Açores district, 40 hours of professional training is a legal requirement under Article 131 of the Labour Code, not an optional extra. Quirónprevención, a DGERT-certified entity, ensures your company meets this duty in a simple, documented and ACT-inspection-proof way.
Legal obligation (Article 131)
The Labour Code mandates 40 hours of training per worker per year. In Angra do Heroísmo we help you organise and document those hours without overloading your team.
DGERT certification
As a DGERT-certified training entity, we issue legally valid certificates, the proof ACT requires in any inspection.
Avoiding ACT fines
Missing mandatory training is a serious offence. An ACT inspection in Angra do Heroísmo or the Açores district can lead to heavy fines; documented compliance protects your company.
Training tailored to your sector
We adapt content to the economic reality of Angra do Heroísmo, with occupational health and safety modules relevant to farming, fishing, tourism and services.
Mandatory training across the Açores district
In the Açores region, where Angra do Heroísmo sits, the economy runs on farming, fishing, tourism and services. All these Açores district companies share the same legal duty of 40 training hours per worker each year, which we deliver through in-person, online or blended DGERT training.
Frequently asked questions
Is training in Angra do Heroísmo recognised by ACT?
Yes. We are a DGERT-certified entity and issue legally valid certificates accepted in ACT inspections nationwide, including Angra do Heroísmo.
Can training in Angra do Heroísmo be delivered in-person?
Yes. We cover Angra do Heroísmo and the entire Açores district in-person, e-learning or blended, with local trainers.
How much does 40h training in Angra do Heroísmo cost?
The price depends on the number of employees and the format. Request a free, no-commitment quote and we reply within 24 business hours with a tailored proposal for Angra do Heroísmo.
Nearest office: Lisboa.