Furniture Making - Beginners
Particpants should have basic writing and mathematical skills and have a basic understanding of Furniture Making.
By the end of the program the participants should be able to:
- Follow safe working policies and practices relating to workshop use
- Carry out measurements and calculations relating to furniture making
- Draw and interpret simple drawings; read and interpret work documents relating to furniture making
- Construct a basic coffee table
- Use furniture making hand and power tools and operate basic woodworking machines
- Prepare surface for finishing and finish a basic coffee table
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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May 31, 2025
Duration:12 weeks
Day(s):Saturday
Time:9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tutor:Mr. M. Lashley
Course Fee:$360.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:
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- Does the Barbados Vocational Training Board provide financial assistance for applicants?
No, although in extreme cases referrals are made to external agencies on the behalf of the student.
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- Can partial payments be made for the Evening programme?
No, the programme cost must be paid in full at the time of registration.
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- When do Evening Programme classes begin?
Evening Programmes are run three times a year and begin approximately in January, May, and September.
Training Centres
This course is held at the following training centre(s):
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Six Roads Skills Training Centre
This centre is located in the industrial estate at Six Roads and offers training in Joinery, Computer Applications, and Cupboard Construction.
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
