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Electrical systems engineer (bbl)

With your technical insight you will make it in electrical engineering

You combine technical insight with practicality. You're adept at handling tools and materials and quickly grasp the structure of a product or system. Then you'll make it in electrical engineering!

As an electrical systems technician , you manufacture parts for electrical products and systems and assemble simple products. You prepare work, check, and assemble components in electrical systems. You install and perform checks on products and/or systems and carry out simple maintenance. You also assist with testing systems.

At school and during internships, you'll learn what it takes to become a skilled professional. This includes learning to plan, work in a team, and manage the expectations of clients, colleagues, and your employer.

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

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As an electrical systems engineer, you could work at a manufacturing company, an industrial electronics or switch cabinet company, a mechanical engineering company, or a control and automation company. You could also pursue further education, for example, with a level 3 vocational education (MBO) program.

What does your education look like?

You'll work and attend classes at school one day a week. You'll also work four days a week at a training company, earning a salary.

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.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year amounts to 323 euros.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

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

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include In-depth Technology and Materials Knowledge, Responding to Innovations, or 3D Drawing. 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.

Study in figures

Study in Figures (pdf) provides clear information about this study program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then view this explanation (pdf).

What prior education do you need?

For basic vocational training (level 2) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a basic vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a framework vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a theoretical track, or a mixed track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have an entry-level training or basic vocational training diploma (level 2).
  • You have proof that you have successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). This proof is recognized by the government.

Additionally

It is important that you have had subjects from the Technology sector in your package.

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 or student?

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

WhatsApp
Electrical Engineering: teacher Marcel Kalkers

And neverl
Electrical Engineering: teacher Marcel Kalkers

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

As an electrical systems engineer, you could work at a manufacturing company, an industrial electronics or switch cabinet company, a mechanical engineering company, or a control and automation company. You could also pursue further education, for example, with a level 3 vocational education (MBO) program.

What does your education look like?

You'll work and attend classes at school one day a week. You'll also work four days a week at a training company, earning a salary.

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.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year amounts to 323 euros.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

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

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include In-depth Technology and Materials Knowledge, Responding to Innovations, or 3D Drawing. 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.

Study in figures

Study in Figures (pdf) provides clear information about this study program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then view this explanation (pdf).

What prior education do you need?

For basic vocational training (level 2) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a basic vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a framework vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a theoretical track, or a mixed track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have an entry-level training or basic vocational training diploma (level 2).
  • You have proof that you have successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). This proof is recognized by the government.

Additionally

It is important that you have had subjects from the Technology sector in your package.

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 or student?

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

WhatsApp
Electrical Engineering: teacher Marcel Kalkers

And neverl
Electrical Engineering: teacher Marcel Kalkers

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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