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 long is the Apprenticeship Programme?
The apprenticeship contract is usually for a period of three years although some exemptions can be made to shorten the period of training if the apprentice has already completed some theoretical or practical training at an approved institution. Exemptions are subject to the Director’s discretion.
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- What qualifications do I need to take an Evening programme?
No qualifications are required. Some advanced courses require that the beginners’ course be taken first.
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- Do I get a certificate at the end of the course?
Yes, once you qualify. Trainees must obtain a minimum grade of 3 out of a scale of 1-5 for each unit in the module to be certified.
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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Going to the Barbados Vocational Training Board to sign up for a Plumbing course, was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. I always thought you had to be a teenager or in your early twenties, to be able to sign up for training or even to be considered, to do an apprenticeship. But five years later, I am living proof that it is never too late to change careers completely. I am now self-employed and operating my own plumbing company; I’m never out of work.
Cynthia Martin
Managing Director, CJM Plumbing Services