Heavy Duty Truck Driving
Trainees on this class will be taught how to operate a heavy goods vehicle with load on the road and to satisfy the requirement of the Barbados Licensing Authority. They will also be taught to perform preventative maintenance on the vehicle.
*Please note that applicants must be 18 years or older to be eligible to participate in this course.
Download the Skills Training Programme Heavy Duty Truck Driving Brochure here.
Latest Course Information
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Aug 31, 2020
Duration:1 Semester
Day(s):Monday - Friday
Time:8:00am - 4:00pm
Tutor:Mr. M. Carter
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:
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- 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.
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- How do I sign up?
Applicants can complete a registration form online or in person. Payment may be made at the Barbados Vocational Training Board headquarters on Culloden Road, St. Michael.
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- 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.
Training Centres
This course is held at the following training centre(s):
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Mapp Hill Community Resource Centre
This centre hosts our Heavy Duty Truck Driving course.
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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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My experience at Structural Systems has been a positive one. My supervisors were helpful throughout the practical training. The Apprenticeship Programme allowed me to further my welding studies, more specifically at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic. Currently, I am attending at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic where I am studying Electrical Installation. My manager, supervisor and my workmates at Structural Systems are supporting me in my studies.
I would advise any youngster, who wants to acquire skills to apply at the Barbados Vocational Training Board and attend the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic. My advice would be get a skill and “keep off the block”.
Jason Pinder
Welder at Structural Systems Limited