Garment Making - Beginners
In this course participants will learn to draft patterns, cut, and assemble garments.
Topics include blouses, various types of skirts and dresses.
Sewing experience would be an asset, although not a prerequisite.
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.
NOTE: Please use a valid email address you can access as you will be required to validate the email address before continuing with the application.
Latest Course Information
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Sep 24, 2026
Duration:12 Weeks
Day(s):Thursday
Time:5:30pm-8:30pm
Tutor:Ms. Burrowes
Course Fee:$360.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:
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- Where are classes located?
Training centres are located at various locations throughout the island and the class location depends on the particular programme. More information is available for Evening Programme details and training centre locations, including directions.
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- What is the Admissions Policy for Evening programmes?
Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years old and are assigned places within the programme on a first-come, first-served basis. Persons who have applied need to confirm their registration by paying the relevant course fee. Applicants who have not gained a place on the course for which they have applied will be required to re-apply for the next available programme.
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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.
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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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
