VeVa – Prospective NCO Safety and Craftsmanship All-round vehicle technician (bol)

With the Commercial Vehicle Technology specialization of the Safety & Craftsmanship program, you can work in the repair units of the Army and Air Force. You can also choose to pursue a position in automotive technology outside of the Ministry of Defence. Or you can progress to a level 4 vocational training program in commercial vehicle technology.

During the training program at Summa Safety, you'll complement your military training with the core tasks of an All-round Vehicle Technician (commercial vehicle technician) at the Automotive Campus in Helmond. You'll take both theoretical and practical lessons related to military vehicles. In the job-specific component of the EBAT program, you'll prepare for the maintenance and repair of trucks. After completing the program, you'll complete the training with a short report.

In the profile section of the EBAT training program, you'll prepare and perform inspections and accessory installations, and submit a brief report on the results. Finally, you'll delve into reading electrical diagrams, determine your measurement points on the vehicle, and then link your findings to a conclusion and repair recommendations.

During the program, you'll attend school three days a week and complete a two-day internship at a trucking company in your region. Because you're being trained as a soldier, you'll spend a full week with the Ministry of Defence every three weeks. A total of 3 weeks per year.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

To be admitted to this course you need:

• vmbo diploma vocational, mixed or theoretical learning pathway or;
• MBO diploma level 2 or;
• transition certificate from 3 to 4 havo and;
• Dutch nationality and;
• a Sports Medical Advice (SMA) and;
• a Certificate of Good Behavior (VOG).

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.

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

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Teacher VeVa Ebat: Jelle Home 

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