Barbering

Get the skills to cut and style hair like a professional. Cut your own hair, or earn some money by providing the service for others.

Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:

Do participants have to supply their own materials?

On some courses, class participants will be provided with tools and materials to complete the course. However there are several courses where participants may be asked to buy their own tools and bring ingredients/materials. In these cases a material list is issued at registration.
Is there a registration fee for the Evening Programme?

The only fee associated with the course is the cost of the programme.
Is there a fee for attending Skills Training Programmes (STP)?

Barbadians do not have to pay any tuition fees to attend the Board’s Skills Training programme. Tuition is free of charge. In addition the Board provides all students with a stipend which will assist with expenses including lunch and transportation costs. Non-Barbadian students with the requisite visa are required to pay tuition fees.

This course is held at the following training centre(s):

Lawrence Green House
The Headquarters of the BVTB; the training facilities are located in the same building as our offices and this is our closest location to Bridgetown.

I found my apprenticeship to be beneficial and I gained experience in the Autobody trade. I would recommend the programme to others. Having completed my Apprenticeship, I continue to work as an Autobody Technician at Collision One.

Michael Harewood
Autobody Technician at Collision One