Opportunities from Barbados Vocational Training Board

BVTB states that the apprenticeship period is normally three years, subject to possible credit for previous training or qualifications. Apprentices earn no less than 45%, 55% and 75% of a journeyman's pay in the first, second and third years respectively, and successful completers receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

BVTB states that applicants to most programmes must be at least 16 years old. Its apprenticeship guidance is aimed at people of school-leaving age or older who want training in an occupation with an approved scheme of training.