Garment Making
This module is designed to enable trainees to acquire competencies and skills needed to:
- Take body measurements
- Draft patterns
- Cut out casual, formal and sports garments
- Assemble and finish garments
Download the Skills Training Programme Garment Making 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. C. Lowe
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:
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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.
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- How often are programmes offered and what is the duration?
Classes are offered annually on a semester system starting in August. Most classes run for two semesters and end in June, however there are some classes which run for one semester and begin again in January.
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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.
Training Centres
This course is held at the following training centre(s):
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All Saints Skills Training Centre
The All Saints Centre is known for its Bar and Restaurant Services, International Cooking and Garment Making programmes. It has modern cooking facilities, as well as a gazebo-styled bar and restaurant and a garment-making room equipped for the training of industrial sewing machine operators.
Testimonials
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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.
