VeVa – Prospective non-commissioned officer Safety and Craftsmanship Ground Operations (bol)

The Ground Operations specialization of the Safety & Craftsmanship program allows you to work in the Army or Navy. If you choose the Army, you can work in the armored infantry or the airmobile infantry in a combat role. If you choose the Navy, you can be deployed in the Marine Corps in military operations over water or air. You can also choose a position outside the Defense Department or progress to a level 4 vocational training program.

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.

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course 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 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

Laptop

In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

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

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

This is a training with a limited number of placesIt's important to apply on time. This increases your chances of getting a place in the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It's also wise to 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 Grop: Jonathan Sirken

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Teacher VeVa Grop: Jonathan Sirken

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