Steel Bending | Barbados Vocational Training Board

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

  • Sep 26, 2026

    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:

  • 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.

  • Can I work and attend STP?

    No. Skills Training programmes cater to unemployed persons. The Board also conducts Evening programmes which cater to employed persons.

  • 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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Training Centres

This course is held at the following training centre(s):

  • 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.

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Testimonials

  • Michael Harewood

    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

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