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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Sep 26, 2026
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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- 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.
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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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- What types of programmes are offered?
Evening programme courses are practical, hands-on classes designed to give the participant experience to undertake projects. For a full list of programmes offered, please see our Evening Programmes section.
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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Thanks to the Skills Training and the Barbados Vocational Training Board, I have acquired the skills to earn an income both in a company and on my own. If you are going to work for someone – choose your own boss – and if you are going to work for yourself, prepare to work hard, long hours.
Brian Murrell
Electrician
Advanced Electrical Services Inc.
