International Cuisine - Advanced
This programme caters to homemakers, cooks, and individuals who wish to add variety to their menus and improve their culinary skills. Advanced participants will learn to cook with wines, make soups and sauces and to prepare Mexican, Italian, French and Caribbean dishes.
Prerequisite: International Cooking - Beginners
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Latest Course Information
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Sep 23, 2026
Duration:12 weeks
Day(s):Wednesday
Time:5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tutor:Mr. Phillips
Course Fee:$540.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:
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- What is a stipend?
A stipend is a fixed regular sum of money paid to trainees to help cover expenses related to their attendance.
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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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- What is the Admissions Policy for Apprenticeship programmes?
Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years old and should have completed nine years of formal education. Applicants may identify an employer who agrees to train them in their chosen trade, or they may request assistance from the BVTB in finding a suitable employer. Applicants must be willing to enter a contractual relationship with the employer as outlined in the Laws of Barbados Cap 42 on Apprenticeship.
Training Centres
This course is held at the following training centre(s):
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All Saints Skills Training Centre
The All Saints Centre is known for its Bar and Restaurant Services, International Cooking and Garment Making programmes. It has modern cooking facilities, as well as a gazebo-styled bar and restaurant and a garment-making room equipped for the training of industrial sewing machine operators.
Testimonials
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I enjoyed being involved in the Apprenticeship Programme – both the theoretical and practical component. The experience was worthwhile, as I was able to acquire a skill and also further my studies.
Jason Haynes
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician at A-Con Air Conditioning Consultants Inc.
