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Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

Education (Amendment) Act, 2014. -

Adoption: 2015-03-11 | BRB-2015-L-101021

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

Education (Amendment) Act. No. 21.

Adoption: 1990-08-06 | Date of entry into force: 1990-08-13 | BRB-1990-L-20558

Amends the Education Act by inserting definitions of "senior school" (remedial and prevocational education for pupils of secondary-school age), "adult education" (continuing education and training activities organised on a part-time basis) and pre-primary, primary, secondary, special and tertiary education, and by making various provisions relating to the operation of the educational system and the functions of school attendance officers.

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

Occupational Training (Amendment) Act. No. 27.

Adoption: 1987-07-23 | BRB-1987-L-3850

Amends ss. 2, 6, 7 to 12G, 14, 15 and 29 of, and the Second Schedule to, the Occupational Training Act 1979 (Cap. 42) in regard to funding, financial matters, contributions and penalties. Under s. 15 as amended, an employer shall, before employing an apprentice or trainee under 18 years of age, obtain a medical certificate attesting to his or her fitness for the occupation in which training is sought. Revokes the Occupational Training (National Training Fund Contribution) Order 1985.

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Child Care Board (Private Child Care Centres) Regulations. No. 69.

Adoption: 1986-04-24 | BRB-1986-R-2537

Sets forth requirements for staff (appropriate training or experience, medical certificate and food handling certificate). Issued under the Child Care Board Act 1981. No. 34.

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

Education Act (Cap. 41). -

Adoption: 1983-01-01 | BRB-1983-L-73345

Repeals the Education Acts, Cap. 41 and Cap. 41A. It also sets the compulsory school age of children from 5 years to 16 years of age (section 41A).
Part I - Central Administration
Part II - The system of public education
Part III - Private schools and private educational institutions
Part IV - Attendance of pupils at school
Part V - Inspection of educational institutions
Part VI - Scholarships, exhibitions and loans for tertiary education
Part VII - Miscellaneous

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

Occupational Training (Amendment) Act. No. 9.

Adoption: 1982-07-19 | BRB-1982-L-10295

An Act to amend the Occupational Training Act 1979 [1979-28]. Numerous amendments.

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Occupational Training Regulations. No. 98.

Adoption: 1982-05-26 | BRB-1982-R-10293

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

The Police (Amendment) Act, 1982-12

Adoption: 1982-03-25 | BRB-1982-L-52055

Amends the Police Act, Section 42 so that persons between the ages of 14 and 18 years may be engaged as apprentices for the police band. States the conditions and procedures under which this is possible.

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

Occupational Training (Amendment) Act. No. 5.

Adoption: 1980-02-11 | BRB-1980-L-11474

An Act to amend the Occupational Training Act [Act 1979-28]. No. 5. Miscellaneous amendments.

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

Occupational Training Act, 1979 (Cap. 42).

Adoption: 1979-07-31 | Date of entry into force: 1979-07-31 | BRB-1979-L-52058

Provides for the training of persons for, or in gainful employment in occupations in all branches of economic activity in Barbados. Establishes a National Training Board for this purpose and sets out its functions. Establishes a National Training Fund and sets out regulations concerning disbursements from the fund, accounts and audits. Allows for the employment of trainees and apprentices. Includes regulations for the employment of trainees and apprentices as well as for training schemes.

Barbados - Education, vocational guidance and training - Law, Act

Barbados Community College Act (L.R.O. 1991). -

Adoption: 1968-07-29 | BRB-1968-L-73321

1. Short title.
2. Interpretation.
3. Establishment of Community College.
3A. Certificates, diplomas and other awards.
3B. College may form links with other institutions.
4. Eligibility.
5. No religious, political or racial test.
6. Establishment of Board.
7. Incorporation.
8. Protection of the Board.
9. Funds and resources of the Board.
10. Accounts and audit.
11. Annual report, statement of accounts and estimates.
12. Minutes of Board receivable in evidence.
13. Minister may give directions.