Garment Making

This module is designed to enable trainees to acquire competencies and skills needed to:

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

Can I work and attend STP?

No. Skills Training programmes cater to unemployed persons. The Board also conducts Evening programmes which cater to employed persons.
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.
Do participants have to supply their own materials?

On some courses, class participants will be provided with tools and materials to complete the course. However there are several courses where participants may be asked to buy their own tools and bring ingredients/materials. In these cases a material list is issued at registration.

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

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.

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.