Heavy Duty Truck Driving
Participants on this class will be taught how to operate a heavy-goods vehicle with load on the road, and to satisfy the requirements of the Barbados Licensing Authority.
Students must be licensed drivers, over the age of 18.
Latest Course Information
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May 31, 2025
Duration:12 weeks
Day(s):Saturday
Time:8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Course Fee:$650.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:
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- Is there an age limit?
Yes, applicants must be at least age sixteen (16) to be considered for selection to most programmes. Some programmes require the student to be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
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- How long is the Apprenticeship Programme?
The apprenticeship contract is usually for a period of three years although some exemptions can be made to shorten the period of training if the apprentice has already completed some theoretical or practical training at an approved institution. Exemptions are subject to the Director’s discretion.
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- How do I sign up?
Applicants can complete a registration form online. Payment may be made at the Barbados Vocational Training Board headquarters on Culloden Road, St. Michael.
Training Centres
This course is held at the following training centre(s):
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C. Lomer Alleyne Skills Training Centre
The CLA centre is where most of the Board’s Evening programmes are held. It is known for its Agricultural and Engineering programmes. CLA is the BVTB’s largest centre and it continues to be expanded.
Testimonials
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The Skills Training experience for me was a very delightful one even though it had its challenges. Although I knew a little about mechanics the course Automotive Vehicle Engineering assisted me to understand on a broader scale what mechanics is really about, both the practical and the theory.
At the end of the course I was given the opportunity to begin a job attachment at Nassco Ltd where I have been employed for the last three and a half years.
Patrick Evans
Apprentice at Nassco Ltd.
