Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Participants are trained in the field of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration to install, repair and service domestic and semi-commercial systems.
Download the Skills Training Programme Air-conditioning and Refrigeration 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:Mr. Ozan St. Luce
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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- 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.
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- Is there a job attachment involved?
During training some persons are sent on job attachment. Selection for job attachment is determined by the trainee’s performance, attitude, and behaviour as well as the availability of spaces at participating companies.
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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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
