Steel Bending | Barbados Vocational Training Board

Forklift Operations

Students on this class will be taught how to drive and operate a forklift. They will also learn how to perform preventative maintenance on the machinery.

*Please note that applicants must be 18 years or older to be eligible to participate in this course.

*Safety boots and helmet are required.

*Students are responsible for paying their own regulation test/permit/licensing fees.


Latest Course Information

  • May 31, 2025

    Duration:
    12 weeks
    Day(s):
    Saturday
    Time:
    11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    Tutor:
    Mr. Austin
    Course Fee:
    $360.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:

  • 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.

  • How do I become an Apprentice?

    Completing an application form gets the process started. After this you must be:

    1. interviewed by an inspector and a potential host employer
    2. Accepted by the employer

    Persons under 18 years must also be examined by a medical practitioner who will certify that they are fit.

  • Where are classes located?

    Training centres are located at various locations throughout the island and the class location depends on the particular programme. More information is available for Evening Programme details and training centre locations, including directions.

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Training Centres

This course is held at the following training centre(s):

  • 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.

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Testimonials

  • Cynthia Martin

    Going to the Barbados Vocational Training Board to sign up for a Plumbing course, was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. I always thought you had to be a teenager or in your early twenties, to be able to sign up for training or even to be considered, to do an apprenticeship. But five years later, I am living proof that it is never too late to change careers completely. I am now self-employed and operating my own plumbing company; I’m never out of work.

    Cynthia Martin

    Managing Director, CJM Plumbing Services

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