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VeVa – Prospective Safety and Craftsmanship Employee Service and Maintenance Technician (bol)

Becoming a professional in Defence: getting started in technology

Do you value camaraderie and being active, but at the same time want to become a true technical expert? Then you can get to work for Defence. We prepare you for a position as an employee in the Technical Service of the Army, Navy, or Air Force.

You'll be trained at your chosen location. There, you'll lay the foundation for your military career, learning things like map reading, drill lessons, and weapons technology classes. At school, you'll learn all about the mechanic trade, servicing and maintaining installations and systems (including actual plumbing), so you'll be able to work professionally and independently on military technology.

Every three weeks, you have a full-week internship with the Ministry of Defence. There, you'll wear a combat uniform just like other soldiers. You'll live and sleep in the barracks and be supervised by military instructors. It's very active, challenging, and educational.

For this program, it's important that you have an active attitude and discipline. If everything goes well, you'll have a full vocational diploma and a good chance of a job in the Ministry of Defence. Hey ho, let's go!

You will also receive lessons in the modern environment of Brainport Industries Campus.

For more information, also take a look at the Defence website . Safety and Professionalism also has its own Instagram . You can find interesting videos about the training on YouTube .

 

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

With the service and maintenance specialization of the Safety & Craftsmanship program, you can work in the Technical Services of the Army, Air Force, or Navy. You could also consider a mechanic position outside the Defense Department. Or you could progress to the level 3 non-commissioned officer training program in mechatronics. 

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Get a study voucher of €500

Start your technical training with the right equipment

Are you choosing a future in the high-tech and semiconductor industry? Then you are choosing a field where standards are high. You will work with complex systems, digitalization, and precision software. A professional education includes professional equipment you can rely on.

To support you with this, there is the study voucher from a government initiative . Students starting a technical full-time vocational program specializing in the semiconductor industry – a program like this one – receive a voucher worth €500. This voucher serves as a contribution towards the purchase costs of a suitable study laptop via selected partner webshops. This ensures that everyone, regardless of background, can start the program with the right professional equipment.

How does it work?

After your final registration for this course, you will receive more information about redeeming the voucher and the required laptop specifications. Therefore, please wait a little longer before purchasing your laptop.

Powered by Talent voor Semicon. You can find more information about the program at talentvoorsemicon.nl . Answers to frequently asked questions and the terms and conditions of the scheme can be found at talentvoorsemicon.nl/voucher.

What does your education look like?

During the program, you'll attend school five days a week (an average of 5 hours per week). You'll also complete a full-time internship with the Ministry of Defence every three weeks, totaling 36 weeks per year.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

View the VeVa Magazine

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Listen to the VeVa podcast on Spotify

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

You only pay the statutory costs if you are 18 years or older at the start of the academic year (1 August).

Laptop

For many study programs, you cannot do without a computer as a student. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital course materials, other educational supplies for personal use are required or desired to follow this course. Read more about it here.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Limited number of places available

This is a program with a limited number of places . It is important that you apply in time. This increases your chances of securing a place on the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It is advisable to also apply for another program that suits you.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

To be admitted to this course you need:

Introduction to the profession

You'll be invited for a personal interview where you'll get to know the school and we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. We'll also consider, for example, whether the subjects in your previous education align with your interests and whether you're motivated to pursue a career in the military.

You'll also be invited for an intake, where we'll assess whether you can achieve the desired level within the program's duration. There will be a strength and fitness test and a test that focuses on personal characteristics. These tests will assess aspects such as teamwork, stress resistance, resilience, and perseverance. Based on these tests, you'll receive advice on starting this program. Participation is mandatory.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Teacher VeVa Mech: Theo Gielen

E-mail
Teacher VeVa Mech: Theo Gielen

Instagram
DM to @summaveva
DM to @summaveiligheid

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

With the service and maintenance specialization of the Safety & Craftsmanship program, you can work in the Technical Services of the Army, Air Force, or Navy. You could also consider a mechanic position outside the Defense Department. Or you could progress to the level 3 non-commissioned officer training program in mechatronics. 

This is one of your teachers

Get a study voucher of €500

Start your technical training with the right equipment

Are you choosing a future in the high-tech and semiconductor industry? Then you are choosing a field where standards are high. You will work with complex systems, digitalization, and precision software. A professional education includes professional equipment you can rely on.

To support you with this, there is the study voucher from a government initiative . Students starting a technical full-time vocational program specializing in the semiconductor industry – a program like this one – receive a voucher worth €500. This voucher serves as a contribution towards the purchase costs of a suitable study laptop via selected partner webshops. This ensures that everyone, regardless of background, can start the program with the right professional equipment.

How does it work?

After your final registration for this course, you will receive more information about redeeming the voucher and the required laptop specifications. Therefore, please wait a little longer before purchasing your laptop.

Powered by Talent voor Semicon. You can find more information about the program at talentvoorsemicon.nl . Answers to frequently asked questions and the terms and conditions of the scheme can be found at talentvoorsemicon.nl/voucher.

What does your education look like?

During the program, you'll attend school five days a week (an average of 5 hours per week). You'll also complete a full-time internship with the Ministry of Defence every three weeks, totaling 36 weeks per year.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

View the VeVa Magazine

summa-safety-veva-magazine-2024_a4_cover

Listen to the VeVa podcast on Spotify

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

You only pay the statutory costs if you are 18 years or older at the start of the academic year (1 August).

Laptop

For many study programs, you cannot do without a computer as a student. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital course materials, other educational supplies for personal use are required or desired to follow this course. Read more about it here.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Limited number of places available

This is a program with a limited number of places . It is important that you apply in time. This increases your chances of securing a place on the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It is advisable to also apply for another program that suits you.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

To be admitted to this course you need:

Introduction to the profession

You'll be invited for a personal interview where you'll get to know the school and we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. We'll also consider, for example, whether the subjects in your previous education align with your interests and whether you're motivated to pursue a career in the military.

You'll also be invited for an intake, where we'll assess whether you can achieve the desired level within the program's duration. There will be a strength and fitness test and a test that focuses on personal characteristics. These tests will assess aspects such as teamwork, stress resistance, resilience, and perseverance. Based on these tests, you'll receive advice on starting this program. Participation is mandatory.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Teacher VeVa Mech: Theo Gielen

E-mail
Teacher VeVa Mech: Theo Gielen

Instagram
DM to @summaveva
DM to @summaveiligheid

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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