The Health & Safety at Work Act (2005-12) puts a lot of emphasis
The port recognises that this type of training is
on training. The port has undertaken training in a wide range of
crucial as it is both theoretical and competency based.
areas including occupational safety and health, customer service
Those who complete the entire process will receive a CMI
and supervisory management.
certificate for instructional training and a CVQ certificate for competency.
The focus on training is nothing new as this has been a priority for the port for many years. With the support of the Barbados
CVQ certification is also being introduced in other areas of
Workers Union, the Technical and Vocational Education and
port administration and operations. BPI has embarked on a
Training Council and the Barbados Labour Department, the port
continuous Customer Relations Management programme in
expressed a need for comprehensive employee training and
association with the Caribbean Maritime Institute, with the focus
certification. By October 2013 the port should have completed
on improved customer service delivery.
all requirements for it to be able to function as a Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) centre, enabling the port to carry
In collaboration with the Barbados Fire Service, the port is also
out full certification of its employees. This will include both
undertaking hazardous materials and fire training.
classroom training and on-the-job assessments. While this is being done, classroom training has taken place for
Pilot and cadet training
a number of employees. Some 18 dockers have completed the
There are six persons undertaking the CMI Training for Pilots and
classroom instruction component for the Stevedoring Operations
Cadets. As of August 2013, Year 1 and Year 3 had already been
Level 1 certification and by the end of August 2013 this number
completed with outstanding results. Participants will now be
was expected to reach 42. Supervisors and Foremen Level 3
completing the required short courses as well as Year 2, which
training has also been completed. Classroom training has been
involves six to 12 months' sea time on board a vessel.
conducted by the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI).
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