Automotive Engineering Technician (bol)
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What are you becoming?
As an Automotive Engineering Technician, you have a variety of career paths. You could work on car design, but you could also work in work preparation and supervision, or in the maintenance of components and systems.
For example, at companies like VDL and DAF, but also at their suppliers and engineering firms. This program earns you the Middle Management Engineering diploma. With this diploma, you can also progress to higher professional education (HBO) engineering programs at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, HAN University of Applied Sciences, and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Study coaches & teaching team
What does your education look like?
Challenge-based learning
You'll learn by working with your group members on challenging projects and challenges, such as the Hydrogen Challenge, drone competitions, chip tuning, and electrifying vehicles. You'll work according to a jointly developed schedule in the practical training hall, one of the three experience labs, and the theory classroom. It won't feel like school, but you'll learn a tremendous amount. This way, we offer meaningful learning days and you shape your own learning path.
Throughout your career at Summa, you will be guided by one study coach who knows you, teaches you, and guides you through your work or internship.
You'll attend school four days a week, and on the fifth day, you can do whatever you want. Our clubhouse is always open for you. Classes are always from 09.00:16.00 AM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM. We offer customized solutions: there are always opportunities for students who want to accelerate or slow down their studies. We'll work with you to find a suitable place in the dynamic world of mobility.
View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
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.
Statutory tuition fees
The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.
Other costs
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
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
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
- You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
- You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
- You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.
Getting to know the school and course
You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.
Can I contact a teacher?
What are you becoming?
As an Automotive Engineering Technician, you have a variety of career paths. You could work on car design, but you could also work in work preparation and supervision, or in the maintenance of components and systems.
For example, at companies like VDL and DAF, but also at their suppliers and engineering firms. This program earns you the Middle Management Engineering diploma. With this diploma, you can also progress to higher professional education (HBO) engineering programs at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, HAN University of Applied Sciences, and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Study coaches & teaching team
What does your education look like?
Challenge-based learning
You'll learn by working with your group members on challenging projects and challenges, such as the Hydrogen Challenge, drone competitions, chip tuning, and electrifying vehicles. You'll work according to a jointly developed schedule in the practical training hall, one of the three experience labs, and the theory classroom. It won't feel like school, but you'll learn a tremendous amount. This way, we offer meaningful learning days and you shape your own learning path.
Throughout your career at Summa, you will be guided by one study coach who knows you, teaches you, and guides you through your work or internship.
You'll attend school four days a week, and on the fifth day, you can do whatever you want. Our clubhouse is always open for you. Classes are always from 09.00:16.00 AM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM. We offer customized solutions: there are always opportunities for students who want to accelerate or slow down their studies. We'll work with you to find a suitable place in the dynamic world of mobility.
View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
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.
Statutory tuition fees
The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.
Other costs
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
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
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
- You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
- You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
- You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.
Getting to know the school and course
You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.
Can I contact a teacher?
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