Housekeeping - Beginners
Participants in the Beginners Housekeeping programme will look at the primary facets of Housekeeping – both for private residences as well as hotels.
Topics include: making beds, general maintenance, customer service and the handling of chemicals.
Latest Course Information
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Jan 29, 2025
Duration:12 Weeks
Day(s):Wednesday
Time:5:30pm-8:30 pm
Tutor:Ms. Lyn-Marie Lorde
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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- 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.
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- How recognized are the Certificates?
Certificates are nationally and internationally recognized.
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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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.