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Why Should You SelectThe Barbados CommunityCollege As Your First Choicefor your Continuing Educationand Training

1. We have over 40 years experience in the delivery of educationand training

2. Our programme delivery methods have a proven track record

3. Instructors are experienced in training and engaging adultlearners

4. You will utilise the latest technology in a friendly hands-onenvironment

5. Post secondary education and certification will enhance yourearnings

6. We focus on developing and delivering organisational develop-ment programmes

7. Competitively priced in a market where quality training is costly

8. A student-centred environment that facilitates learning

9. We provide an atmosphere for professional interaction

CONTENTS

Industry Services Unit 7

Customised Training Services 9

Courses

Certificate in Real Estate Sales 11

Corporate Governance 12

Cottage Industry Programme 13

Effective Debt Collection 13

Foremen and Small Contractors Course 14

Industrial Relations 15

Math for Construction 16

Occupational Safety & Health 17

Property Management 18

Psychological Applications For Workplace Management 19

QuickBooks Pro 20

Taxation and Tax Management 21

Web Applications Programming & Design 22

The Barbados Community Collegeis a dynamic centre of learningwhich exists to meet the changingeducation, training and develop-ment needs of the societies that itserves by providing a range of coursesand programmes of study in a learningenvironment conducive to the intellectual,physical and social development of students and staff, so thatthey can make a meaningful contribution to their country, regionand the wider world community.

The Community College wasestablished in 1968 by an Act ofParliament – the BarbadosCommunity College Act, 1968-23.This Act was amended in 1990 toempower the College to grantDegrees, Associate Degrees,Diplomas and Certificates to studentswho successfully complete approvedprogrammes of organized study.

The College provides education and training for Barbadians whoon graduation, are able to make contributions to the economicand social development of their country. The College also pro-vides opportunities for nationals of other countries, especiallythose in the Caribbean, to receive similar education and training.

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THE INDUSTRYSERVICES UNIT

The Barbados Community College (BCC) Industry Services Unit(ISU) was established to assist business and industry in prepar-ing a well-trained cadre of employees. With BCC’s proven trackrecord in programme development and delivery, along with overforty (40) years of experience, the ISU is assured of the expertiseto develop and deliver training which is of a high standard.

The primary focus of the ISU is to meet the needs of industrythrough innovative, customised training and services on a fee-for-service basis. We proactively determine needs for training, seekout interested parties in government, industry and the communityand provide training in the areas identified. We are continuouslyseeking strategic alliances that will enhance the quality of ourtraining and service delivery.

To date, the training provided by the Industry Services Unit hasenhanced the credibility of persons in various sectors of industryin Barbados including persons from the Real Estate, Constructionand Information Technology sectors.

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CUSTOMISED TRAINING SERVICES

In an increasingly competitive environment, it takes constant im-provement for any organisation to survive and excel. Whether youare in business, industry or government, your employees are yourkey to success. Their ability to rise to new challenges with great-er efficiency and productivity determines your ability to achieveprofitable results.

How do you create an environment where constant improvementis more than a catch phrase? It begins with a commitment toeducation and training. Successful training programmes beginwith clear goals. This is exactly where your partnership with theBarbados Community College’s Industry Services Unit begins.

Our team works with you to determine your training needs andrecommends effective and affordable solutions, customised toyour exact requirements. We share your commitment and we willendeavour to deliver high level training and customised service.

WE PROVIDEConsulting services in the following areas:• Training Needs Analysis• Training Plan Development• Custom-designed Courses• Feasibility Studies• Market Research

YOU BENEFIT• Maximum returns on your training investment• Guaranteed training which is relevant to your business• Achieve your training objectives faster

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This programme seeks to promote and maintain a high standard ofprofessional conduct and professional work among persons en-gaged in Real Estate. It is aimed at persons who desire to be reg-istered as Real Estate sales persons but can also be of benefit topersons who work in areas impacted by the sale of Real Estate.

Course Content• Introduction to Real Estate• Marketing• Valuations• Land Law & Land Registry Act• Business Law• Introduction to Physical Planning• Principles of Construction Technology• Plot Plans

Length of Course114 Hours

Who would benefit from this Certification• Real Estate Personnel• Loan Officers• Credit Officers• Mortgage Officers• Persons from other related areas

Pre-Requisites• Three CXC O’Level Certificates or equivalent, OR• Student must be 18 years of age or older

CERTIFICATE IN REAL ESTATE SALES

COURSES

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

This course is designed to equip and familiarise students with thetools and requirements of corporate governance. Essential to thisrelationship is the ability to demonstrate to the public and the in-vestment community that senior management understands theimportance of providing accurate and reliable information in order toprotect the interest of shareholders and consumers alike.

Objectives• To enhance knowledge and appreciation of the nature and

relevance of sound corporate governance• To equip participants to manage information accurately and reliably

in order to protect the interest of stakeholders and consumers• To highlight legal and ethical aspects of corporate governance for

private and public sectors• To impress upon participants the importance of professional conduct• To provide participants with guidance and opportunities to critique

practices and identify best practices in corporate governance

Course Content• Introduction to Corporate Governance• The Corporation• Shareholder Ownership• The Board of Directors• Developing Corporate Governance Rules and Regulations• The Cost of Compliance• Managing Performance• International Governance• Best Practices and Guidelines for Corporate Governance• Disclosure for Private and Public Corporations: Mechanisms for

Legal Financial and Accounting Reporting

Length of Course60 hours

Who would benefit from this Certification?• Government Officials and Policy Makers• Chief Executive Officers• Senior Executive Teams• Officials from Statutory Corporations• Corporate Board Members• Regulatory and Audit Officials

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• Officials from Financial and Investment Institutions• Staff from Bilateral and Multilateral Institutions• Staff from the News Media• Persons who desire to work in any of the above areas

COTTAGE INDUSTRY PROGRAMME

The Barbados Community College Industry Services Unit offers anumber of cottage industry courses to assist unemployed persons inour community. The aim of this programme is to assist in thedevelopment of cottage industries as a means of income generation.Those trained will be equipped with the tools to embark on viablehome-based businesses.

These courses include:

1. Batik2. Jewelry Making3. Craft4. Textile & Interior Design5. Cookery, Condiments and Special Diets

EFFECTIVE DEBT COLLECTION

This course has been designed to develop and enhance collections andcustomer service efforts. It aims to facilitate fundamental improve-ments including delinquency reduction, increased revenue and cashflow. Its ultimate goal is to create a professional approach to debtcollection.

Objectives• Delinquency reduction• Increased revenue and cash flow• Improved staff efficiency and customer focus• Improved customer satisfaction• Reduction in operating expenses• Improved communication and negotiation skills

Course Content• The Credit Audit• The Role and Functions of an Effective Collector• Planning and Preparing for Debt Collection

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• Effective Communication Strategies• Telephone Skills for Debt Collectors• The Collections Process• Negotiation Skills for Debt Collectors• Customer Service Techniques for Debt CollectorsLength of Course48 hours

Who would benefit from this Certification?• New and experienced collectors in the public and private sectors• Customer Service Representatives who handle collections• All positions in the Public Service related to the collection of payments• Persons who desire to work in any of the above areas

Pre-Requisites• Three CXC O’Level Certificates or equivalent• Student must be 18 years of age or older

FOREMEN AND SMALL CONTRACTORS’ COURSE

This course provides trainees with the skills and knowledge neededto function effectively as site contractors or foremen as well as inother foremanship capacities. Participants will receive knowledge toassist in the effective function on construction and building sites.

Course Content• Labour Relations• Occupational Health and Safety• Construction Excavation and Clearing• Quantity Surveying/Cost Management• Fundamentals of Supervision• Introduction to Site Inspection and Assessment• Blue Print Reading• The Building Code/Existing National Building Standards• Identification of Building Materials• Financial Aspects


Who would benefit from this Certification• Persons in the building and contracting field including:

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• Supervisors• Carpenters and Masons• All persons with an interest in entering the contracting field

Pre-Requisites• Basic knowledge and skill in a technical area

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

The seminar in Industrial Relations offers essential foundation andfundamentals for persons with interest or whose work interactionstouch in any way on relations among workers, workers’ organiza-tions, employers, employers’ organizations and central authoritylabour administrators.

Course content• The Contract of Employment• Frequently Used Legislation• Employment Relations• Termination of Employment• The National Insurance Scheme, employer obligations and

employee benefit• Procedures for resolving employment disputes• The role of the Shop Steward

Objectives:• Review the History and Culture of trade unions• Implement successful grievance mediation strategies• Design effective approaches to discipline and discharge• Refresh knowledge of labour legislation requirements• Recognize employment law issues• Recognize the purposes and importance of fair and unfair

labor practices• Identify alternatives in conflict management• Improve their industrial relations skills as managers, team leaders

and supervisors

Length of Course2-day seminar - 12 hours

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Who would benefit from this certification?• Managers• Supervisors• Team Leaders• Union Representatives/Shop Stewards• Persons with responsibility for human resources and

employee relations• Entrepreneurs

Pre-Requisites• Three CXc O’Level Certificates or Equivalent OR• Student must be 18 years of age or older

MATH FOR CONSTRUCTION

This course is designed to provide participants with the basic math-ematical skills needed in the management of construction materialsfor a private or industrial building site. The core of this programme isthe mathematical tools needed for quantifying materials to be or-dered or costed. This educational experience will equip persons tooffer and/or ensure cost-efficiency in a construction project.

Course Content• Application Of Mathematical Formulae For Basic Mensuration• The Use Of The Calculator• Metric System Of Measurement And Conversions• Relating Spatial Measures To Order Quantities• Job Costing


Who would benefit from this Certification• Foremen and workers in the construction industry wanting to

upgrade their skills in this area• Home builders and prospective home owners• Individuals undertaking small and medium scale construction projects

Pre-RequisitesNil

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

This course seeks to instill in participants a better understanding andappreciation of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), both as a dis-cipline of study in itself and as a professional practice. The coursealso seeks to provide participants with enough basic knowledge andskills to allow them to make meaningful contributions in such areasas development of workplace health and safety programmes andserving on joint health and safety committees.

Objectives• Outline the basic principles underlying the discipline and practice

of OSH• Inform participants of the historical development of the discipline

of OSH in Barbados, as well as the current legislative framework• Introduce basic terms and concepts relevant to the discipline and

practice of OSH• Highlight a range of hazards and risks associated with various sub-

stances, energies, materials, equipment, activities, industries andprofessions; together with appropriate control measures

• Present Occupational Safety and Health Practice as an integralcomponent of organisational development and human resourcemanagement

Course Content• Introduction to Occupational Safety• Working Safely• Health and Safety HazardsRisk Assessment• Fire Safety• Construction Safety• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Human Factor Engineering• Incident Investigation, Recording and Reporting


Who would benefit from this Certification• Managers• Supervisors

• Factory Inspectors• Engineers• Contractors• Health Care Workers• Health & Safety Committee Members• Staff in Essential Services• Warehouse/Bond Staff

Pre-RequisitesNil

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

This course has been designed to teach the fundamental principlesinvolved in Property Management. It consists of comprehensive, indepth, theoretical and practical areas.

Course Content• Introduction to Property Management• Business Relationships• Leases• Building Design & Construction• Property Maintenance• Operating Reports & Property Administration• Different Types of Rental Properties• Managing Safety & Environmental Issues• Marketing Real Property


Who would benefit from this Certification• Property Managers• Real Estate Agents• Personnel from banks or financial agencies who are responsible for

properties• Villa Managers• Persons seeking to enter these career fields


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PSYCHOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS FOR WORKPLACEMANAGEMENT

This course is designed to give students and practitioners an under-standing of behaviours in the workplace; how to improve work be-haviour; the psychological conditions of employees in the workplaceand the work environment.Course Content• Introduction to Industrial Organisational Psychology• Job Analysis and Evaluation• Employee Selection: Recruiting• Interviewing• Performance Management• Employee Training & Development• Motivation• Organisational Attitudes & Behavior• Organisational Communication• Organisational Development• Occupational Health and Worker Wellness

Length of course45 hours

Who would benefit from this Certification• Managers• Human Resource Personnel• Team Leaders• Supervisors

Pre-Requisites• Two CXC O’ Level Certificates or equivalent, OR• Student must be 18 years of age or older• A Curriculum Vitae• Two (2) recent testimonials

QUICKBOOKS PRO

This programme is designed to introduce participants to the appli-cation of the computer software Quickbooks Pro. It aims to equippersons with the skills and knowledge to detect and solve selectedproblems using the accounting software package.

Course Content• Introduction to Accounts (Debits and Credits Ledger)• Invoicing Customers• Recording Payments from Customers• Paying Bills to Outside Vendors• Sales Tax• Managing Inventory• Estimating and Progress Invoicing• Tracking Time• Analyzing Financial DataLength of Course40 Hours

Who would benefit from this Certification• Individuals wanting to gain an entry-level in the accounting field.• University graduates and practitioners seeking to gain skills in the

use of accounting software.• Persons seeking to enhance their marketability for a career in

accounting, business and finance.

Pre-Requisites• Three CXC O’Level Certificates or equivalent, OR• Student must be 18 years of age or older• Basic computer knowledge and competency• Knowledge of basic accounting would be useful

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TAXATION AND TAX MANAGEMENT

This course is designed to introduce participants to the basic con-cepts of taxation and tax management as it relates to corporations,partnerships and individuals. Students will examine the dynamicsof the Barbados tax system and its effects on the financial decision-making processes of taxpayers.

Objectives:• Introduce participants to the fundamentals of tax planning• Enable participants to prepare computations of tax liability

for corporations• Enable participants to prepare computations of tax liability for self-

employed individuals and sole traders• Examine the principles of Value Added Tax• Discuss the impact of National Insurance Contributions on

employees, employers and the self-employed individuals• Assist participants in applying the basic rules in determining the

obligation to pay tax• Provide guidance in computing weekly/monthly payroll, PAYE and

NIS deductions

Course Content• Overview of Taxation• Liability to Taxation• Personal Income Tax• Taxation From Tax Profits, Trades, Professions And Vocations• Corporation Tax• Value Added Tax (VAT)• Income Tax and NIS Deductions• Tax Planning

Length of programme44 hours

Who would benefit from this Certification• Self-employed persons• Small businesses• Working individuals


WEB APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING AND DESIGN

This fast paced, dynamic programme will give participants a com-prehensive theoretical foundation and practical knowledge for soft-ware engineering on Internet Applications. The motivation under-pinning the development and evolution of the Internet, the marriageof old and new software development paradigms, the technologiesavailable for web application development and the social, businessand legal impact of the Internet will be explored.

Course Content• Introduction to the Internet• HTML Programming• Internet Architecture• Internet Security• Web Graphics Tools• Quality Assurance• Software Project Management• Web Management and Hosting• Business and the Internet (E–Business and E–Commerce)• Ethics, Law and the Internet• Relational Database Management For The Internet• JavaScript Programming• CGI Programming• Active Server Pages Programming• Cold Fusion Programming• Introduction To Enterprise Programming (Java, XML and

application servers)

Length of programme90 hours

Who would benefit from this Certification• Programmers and developers• Web Designers• Home-based and Web Business owners• Graphic Designers, Artists, Photographers and Art Graduates• Professionals In Marketing, Advertising, And Media

Pre-Requisites• Three CXC O’Level Certificates or equivalent• Basic computer skills

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Certificate in Real Estate Sales

Corporate Governance

Cottage Industry Programme

Effective Debt Collection

Foremen and Small Contractors Course

Math for Construction

Occupational Safety & Health

Property management

Psychological Applications For Workplace

Quick Books Pro

Taxation & Tax Management

Web Applications Programming & Design

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