VeVa – Prospective non-commissioned officer Safety and Craftsmanship MBO nurse (bol)

After completing the training, you can work for various defense branches or in regular healthcare. You'll become a confident healthcare professional. You're a strong team player and take responsibility. You'll be able to find your niche in a variety of nursing/care roles. 

The program begins with a foundation year for all students, where you'll explore which profession suits you best. The two programs you can pursue with us are Nursing Assistant (VIG-er) or Vocational Nurse (VPK). With this diploma, you can work in both regular healthcare and the Ministry of Defence. Right from the first year, you'll begin electives that introduce you to the basic principles of the Ministry of Defence. Furthermore, through a short-term internship in healthcare, you'll explore regular healthcare settings, such as nursing homes, home care, and rehabilitation.

During the first year of the program, you'll meet regularly with your study advisor (SLB). At the end of the first year, you and your SLB must decide together whether you want to progress to the VIG or VPK program. Your attitude, results, and experience during your internship will be considered, among other things.

Because you've chosen VeVa, you'll receive Defense Department electives. This ensures you'll receive military instruction and sports as part of your program. During the program, you'll also gain 4-6 weeks of experience in basic military skills at the barracks.

From the second year of both programmes, you will undertake larger blocks of consecutive internships in healthcare to gain a thorough understanding of the profession.

For VIG students, year 3 is the final year of their exams. Ultimately, you'll meet the VIG requirements, be well-prepared for the future, and have the option of continuing your studies to a Level 4 program or joining the Defense Department.

The third year of the VPK consists of consecutive internships in civilian healthcare and the opportunity to specialize in crisis management within an elective module, typically encountered within the Defense Department. Internships in psychiatry and hospitals are also available from the third year onward.

Year 4 of the VPK is the final year. You'll spend almost the entire school year interning in healthcare and attending return days at school. Once you've earned your nursing diploma, you can apply for the Ministry of Defence, work in healthcare, or continue your studies at a university of applied sciences.

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.

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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.

Within vocational education (MBO), every student is offered electives. By choosing VeVa Zorg, this choice is (partially) determined for you. Together with our partner, the Ministry of Defence, we have created a package that prepares you for a potential career in the Ministry of Defence. Therefore, the options in this program are more limited than in a program that provides broader training. 

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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 positive 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 Care: Adri Bogaards

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Teacher VeVa Care: Adri Bogaards

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