Prevention advisor level 1, 2 and 3

Every Belgian employer must have an internal prevention advisor. The required training level (1, 2 or basic level 3) depends on the company's size and risk grade: level 1 for large or high-risk companies, level 2 for medium-sized ones, level 3 as basic training.

Which level for which company?

Wellbeing legislation divides companies into groups based on headcount and risks. Large companies and high-risk environments (chemicals, heavy industry) require a level 1 prevention advisor; medium-sized companies level 2; in small companies with limited risks basic knowledge (level 3) suffices and the employer may take up the role personally. In the technical sector level 2 is the most requested qualification in vacancies, level 1 for heavier industry.

The training programmes

Level 2 is a modular programme of about a year (multidisciplinary basic training plus specialisation); level 1 builds on it with a second cycle at university level. Both combine legislation, risk analysis, ergonomics, occupational hygiene and psychosocial aspects, with a final project from your own practice. Full-time workers usually follow them spread out with employer support.

Career perspective

Prevention advisors are structurally on the shortage lists, and the legal obligation makes demand indestructible. With level 2 plus field experience you are sought after in construction and industry; level 1 opens doors to Seveso sites and management roles. See the prevention advisor role profile with salary range, or our open prevention vacancies.