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Masonry - Advanced

Participants will learn the following skills:

  • Blue print reading
  • Estimates
  • Building boxings and footings
  • White Mortar
  • Erecting & dismantling scaffolding
  • Constructing curve wall
  • Construction of steel reinforcements

Prerequisite: Masonry - Beginners


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

  • Jan 31, 2026

    Duration:
    12 Weeks
    Day(s):
    Saturday
    Time:
    1:00pm 4:00pm
    Tutor:
    Mr. Fontenelle
    Course Fee:
    $500.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:

  • Do I have to find my own employer?

    The Board is able to facilitate this process but you can also find your own employer.

  • 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.

  • 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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Training Centres

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

  • St. Lukes Skills Training Centre

    This centre is located at the old St. Luke’s Girl’s school and offers classes in Carpentry, Plumbing, Auto Electronics and other disciplines.

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Testimonials

  • Brian Murrell

    Thanks to the Skills Training and the Barbados Vocational Training Board, I have acquired the skills to earn an income both in a company and on my own.  If you are going to work for someone – choose your own boss – and if you are going to work for yourself, prepare to work hard, long hours.

    Brian Murrell

    Electrician
    Advanced Electrical Services Inc.

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