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It is a document that attests to the professional competencies and qualifications necessary for the performance of a profession or professional activity.
Requirements for access to the Professional Card
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Professional Card
The regulated professions under Law No. 107/IX/2020 of December 14th are the professions included in the Professional Family of Hospitality, Catering, and Tourism (HCT) and Social, Cultural, and Community Services (SCCS), namely:
This professional performs bar, lounge, and event services in catering and beverage establishments, autonomously applying the corresponding techniques, and respecting the norms and practices of hygiene and safety. The professional must be in possession of an initial Vocational Qualification Training Certificate - Level 3
Tour guides are the providers of tourist assistance services, with specific training. The professional must be in possession of an initial Vocational Qualification Training Certificate - Level 5
The Pastry Chef performs his professional activities based on the standards of quality, environment, safety, hygiene, and health at work. The professional must be in possession of an initial Vocational Qualification Training Certificate - Level 3
The Hotel Receptionist is the professional who provides reception service in a hotel unit. The professional must be in possession of an initial Vocational Qualification Training Certificate - Level 4
This professional develops the processes of preparing, cooking, presenting and preserving any type of food and defining gastronomic offerings, autonomously applying the appropriate techniques, respecting safety and hygiene standards in food handling, seeking customer satisfaction and respecting the company's commercial guidelines. The professional must be in possession of an Initial Professional Qualification Training Certificate - Level 4.
This professional works in the field of care services, as a self-employed person or as an employee, in public or private institutions. The professional must hold an Initial Professional Qualification Training Certificate - Level 2.
This professional works in the field of care, as a self-employed person or as an employee, in public or private institutions. The professional must hold an Initial Professional Qualification Training Certificate - Level 3.
Attests to your skills and professional qualifications for the performance of a profession or professional activity, requesting your Professional Card
Certificate of professional qualification
according to the required level
Proof
of work experience
Completing the online form
to apply for the Professional Card
Suspension and seizure of the professional card
The professional card may be suspended, and consequently seized, in case of failure to update it, or if any proof is found to be false, or if there is a serious violation of the principles of ethics and professional deontology, among other reasons.
