Furniture Making - Beginners
Particpants should have basic writing and mathematical skills and have a basic understanding of Furniture Making.
By the end of the program the participants should be able to:
- Follow safe working policies and practices relating to workshop use
- Carry out measurements and calculations relating to furniture making
- Draw and interpret simple drawings; read and interpret work documents relating to furniture making
- Construct a basic coffee table
- Use furniture making hand and power tools and operate basic woodworking machines
- Prepare surface for finishing and finish a basic coffee table
We invite you to use our new Online Application Portal to submit your application to the Barbados Vocational Training Board.
Simply click below and select Barbados Vocational Training Board as your target institution. Then complete the Sign Up form and Submit.
NOTE: Please use a valid email address you can access as you will be required to validate the email address before continuing with the application.
Latest Course Information
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May 31, 2025
Duration:12 weeks
Day(s):Saturday
Time:9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tutor:Mr. M. Lashley
Course Fee:$360.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:
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- What is the duration of the programmes?
Each programme runs one evening a week for 12 weeks.
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- How often are programmes offered and what is the duration?
Classes are offered annually on a semester system starting in August. Most classes run for two semesters and end in June, however there are some classes which run for one semester and begin again in January.
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- Who can become an Apprentice?
Anyone of school leaving age or over, who is desirous of being trained in a field in which a scheme of training is offered, is eligible.
Training Centres
This course is held at the following training centre(s):
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Six Roads Skills Training Centre
This centre is located in the industrial estate at Six Roads and offers training in Joinery, Computer Applications, and Cupboard Construction.
Testimonials
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My experience at Structural Systems has been a positive one. My supervisors were helpful throughout the practical training. The Apprenticeship Programme allowed me to further my welding studies, more specifically at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic. Currently, I am attending at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic where I am studying Electrical Installation. My manager, supervisor and my workmates at Structural Systems are supporting me in my studies.
I would advise any youngster, who wants to acquire skills to apply at the Barbados Vocational Training Board and attend the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic. My advice would be get a skill and “keep off the block”.
Jason Pinder
Welder at Structural Systems Limited
