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Dressmaking - Beginners

In this course participants will learn to draft patterns, cut, and assemble garments.

Topics include blouses, various types of skirts and dresses.

Sewing experience would be an asset, although not a prerequisite.

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

Does the Barbados Vocational Training Board provide financial assistance for applicants?

No, although in extreme cases referrals are made to external agencies on the behalf of the student.
What is the Admissions Policy for Skills Training programmes?

Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years and should have completed nine (9) years of formal education to be accepted on the BVTB Skills Training Programme, except for the Bar and Restaurant Services and vehicle operations courses. Applicants must be eighteen (18) years or older to be eligible to apply for these courses. This stipulation is in accordance with Section 57 of the Liquor Licence Act of Barbados for the Bar and Restaurant Services course. The Skills Training Programme is free to all Barbadian nationals. Non-nationals are required to pay a course fee.
What do I receive at the end of the Apprenticeship programme?

You will receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship. Note that in order to receive certification persons must have completed both the practical and theoretical aspects of their training programme. Certification is based on attendance, the completion of the skills, tasks and competencies listed in the scheme of training and the submission of relevant records from the employer and the approved academic institution.

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

All Saints Skills Training Centre
The All Saints Centre is known for its Bar and Restaurant Services, International Cooking and Garment Making programmes. It has modern cooking facilities, as well as a gazebo-styled bar and restaurant and a garment-making room equipped for the training of industrial sewing machine operators.

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