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.
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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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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- What qualifications do I need to become an apprentice?
No qualifications are required.
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- Is there an age limit?
Yes, applicants must be at least age sixteen (16) to be considered for selection to most programmes. Some programmes require the student to be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
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- Will I receive a certificate?
On successful completion of a programme, you will receive a certificate. Successful completion requires a stipulated attendance and competency level.
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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The Apprenticeship Programme has been a good experience. I learned a lot at Structural Systems during the on-the-job training. Within three years, I began as an Apprentice Welder and have become an Operator, by gaining experience in welding, fabrication, and by receiving Autocad training. I enjoyed the theoretical training at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic. The teachers were helpful and kind, especially Mr. Ian Harvey.
Carlos Watson
Machine Operator at Structural Systems Limited
