Horticulture & Landscaping
On completion of training graduates will possess the competencies and skills required to:
- Establish a plant nursery
- Propagate plants
- Establish outdoor garden hedges
- Install a landscape
- Maintain lawns
- Apply chemicals and fertilisers
- Harvest and post harvest crops
- Perform preventative maintenance on tools
- Practise occupational health and safety principles when using chemical and agricultural equipment.
Download the Skills Training Programme Horticulture Brochure here.
We invite you to use our new Online Application Portal to submit your application to the Barbados Vocational Training Board.
Simply click below and select Barbados Vocational Training Board as your target institution. Then complete the Sign Up form and Submit.
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Latest Course Information
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Aug 17, 2026
Duration:2 Semesters
Day(s):Monday - Friday
Time:8:00am - 4:00pm
Tutor:Ms. S. Herbert
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:
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- Who can become an Apprentice?
Anyone of school leaving age or over, who is desirous of being trained in a field in which a scheme of training is offered, is eligible.
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- What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a voluntary contractual training programme between the employer and apprentice which is ratified by the Director of Training of the Board.
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- What qualifications do I need to become an apprentice?
No qualifications are required.
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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I found my apprenticeship to be beneficial and I gained experience in the Autobody trade. I would recommend the programme to others. Having completed my Apprenticeship, I continue to work as an Autobody Technician at Collision One.
Michael Harewood
Autobody Technician at Collision One
