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Enterprising furniture maker/(ship) interior builder (bol)

Working professionally, creatively, and skillfully with wood

As an enterprising furniture maker or (ship) interior builder, you work on complex interior construction projects. On the shop floor, you manage the projects and serve as the point of contact as a supervisor/foreman. You are the one who maintains an overview between personnel and the schedule.

Sometimes colleagues in the workshop get stuck. That is when they call you in as a supervisor/foreman to find a solution together. You are the link between the work planner and the workshop. Together, you ensure that the schedule is met.

In the first two years, students of Entrepreneurial Furniture Maker/(Ship) Interior Builder and Work Planner Furniture Industry/(Ship) Interior Builder are in the same class. Here, they learn the basic skills of the programs. At the end of year 2, the students choose in which direction they wish to continue their studies.

Areas of interest

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What are you becoming?

As an entrepreneurial furniture maker or (ship) interior builder, you can work for an interior construction company or furniture maker. In addition, you will receive the tools to start your own business. You can also progress to a higher professional education (HBO) level program, such as Technical Business Administration or Construction Technology Teacher, or choose a more creative program in furniture design.

Graduation Paper Summa Living & Design 2025-2026

What does your education look like?

You attend school four days a week. You are not scheduled to attend school one day a week. We encourage you to work in the furniture industry on this day. In addition, you complete an internship every school year. This varies by year:

  • Year 1: 10 weeks
  • Year 2: 15 weeks
  • Year 3: 20 weeks
  • Year 4: 15 weeks

At Summa's De Run location, you'll learn in a renovated, inviting environment full of practical training rooms. You'll be surrounded by people who share your passion for construction, home improvement, and interior design. The positive atmosphere ensures you can thrive.

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 is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

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. For example, in entrepreneurship, leadership, work preparation, or design. During 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 provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know 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 or student?

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

WhatsApp
Trainers Ron Rooijackers

E-mail
Trainers Ron Rooijackers

Instagram
DM to @summa_meubel

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 entrepreneurial furniture maker or (ship) interior builder, you can work for an interior construction company or furniture maker. In addition, you will receive the tools to start your own business. You can also progress to a higher professional education (HBO) level program, such as Technical Business Administration or Construction Technology Teacher, or choose a more creative program in furniture design.

Graduation Paper Summa Living & Design 2025-2026

What does your education look like?

You attend school four days a week. You are not scheduled to attend school one day a week. We encourage you to work in the furniture industry on this day. In addition, you complete an internship every school year. This varies by year:

  • Year 1: 10 weeks
  • Year 2: 15 weeks
  • Year 3: 20 weeks
  • Year 4: 15 weeks

At Summa's De Run location, you'll learn in a renovated, inviting environment full of practical training rooms. You'll be surrounded by people who share your passion for construction, home improvement, and interior design. The positive atmosphere ensures you can thrive.

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 is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

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. For example, in entrepreneurship, leadership, work preparation, or design. During 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 provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know 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 or student?

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

WhatsApp
Trainers Ron Rooijackers

E-mail
Trainers Ron Rooijackers

Instagram
DM to @summa_meubel

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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