Ready for a brighter future? As a student or job seeker, a world of greater opportunity and possibility awaits you through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council. Our programmes provide you with the know-how and skills you need to develop competence on the job and earn a higher salary.
In this section find out more about how the discipline of TVET can prepare you for work, its benefits, and how to get trained and certified. Click the links in the menu to get started.
Do you want to catch the attention of potential employers and prepare yourself to enter the workplace? Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) can help by:
Companies are more likely to hire you, if you have acquired, through training the knowledge, skills and attitudes to perform to the standards expected by employers and clients.
Interested in horticulture, plumbing, or food preparation and cookery? Training and certification are offered or soon will be offered in these and other areas. Certification will give you the edge in showing your potential bosses that you’ve been trained in your field, are competent and ready to do the job, or are ready for promotion.
In Barbados you can get trained and certified at:
You can also seek training with private sector training providers which are registered with the Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC)
TVET Council can help you train and further develop your skills for the world of work in a number of ways:
Occupational Standards are precise descriptions of what employees are expected to know and be able to do in their work roles. They are designed to base training, qualifications and recognition of achievement on independent evidence of what people are able to do. Through Occupational Standards you’ll:
Click here for more information on Occupational Standards.
National/Caribbean Vocational Qualifications are work-related certifications that indicate your level of competence. They are awarded by the TVET Council and offer several benefits to employees:
Click here for more information on N/CVQs including benefits to the country, levels of qualifications, where they are available, as well as how they are earned.
Vocational training isn’t for only certain types of skills or jobs; it can benefit everyone. That’s because to be prepared for and excel in the world you need to understand both the theory AND have the practical skills to do the job. Ready to make the next move?
| Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic | (246) 426 1920 |
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| Barbados Vocational Training Board | (246) 621-2882 |
| Barbados Community College | (246) 426 2858 |
| University of the West Indies Open Campus | (246) 417 4496 |
| National Initiative for Service Excellence | (246) 426 4186 |
| National Employment Bureau | (246) 426 1511 |
From customer service to care of the older adult, there are a number of careers for you to choose from.
This section shares introductory information on Occupational Standards and National/Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (N/CVQs) for a variety of careers. The Standards provide an idea of what you should know, and be able to do in your work role. You would receive N/CVQs when evaluated against these Standards.
Click the links below to receive more information on the knowledge, skills and competences that employers expect workers to have as well as the professions targeted. The information will open in a new window.
In Barbados there are several educational and training institutions you can choose from to receive training and qualifications. These institutions can assist you on your journey into the world of employment. Click on the links below to find out more about the institutions and the certification they offer.