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Housekeeping - Advanced

Participants in the Advanced Housekeeping programme will look at the advanced areas of Housekeeping – both for private residences as well as hotels.

Topics include: servicing guest rooms, laundry services, among other exciting topics.

Prerequisite: Housekeeping - Beginners

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

What are the class hours for the Skills Training Programme?

Classes are conducted from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with the exception of Computer Applications classes which are conducted from 8:30 am – 11:30 am or 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Do I have to bring/buy tools for my class?

Trainees are not expected to bring their own tools to class. They are however encouraged to save some of their stipend towards the purchase of tools and equipment for their personal use after they have completed training and have begun their careers.
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.

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

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.

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.