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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

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

How do I sign up?

Applicants can complete a registration form online or in person. Payment may be made at the Barbados Vocational Training Board headquarters on Culloden Road, St. Michael.
Where are classes located?

Training centres are located at various locations throughout the island and the class location depends on the particular programme. More information is available for Evening Programme details and training centre locations, including directions.
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.

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

Six Roads Skills Training Centre
This centre is located in the industrial estate at Six Roads and offers training in Auto mechanics, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, and Cupboard Construction.