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Entrance – Service Assistant (bbl)

You like to offer people a helping hand

The entry-level program leads to a career as a service assistant. As a service assistant, you'll help organize and supervise activities. Cleaning and preparing rooms is also part of your duties. You'll interact with clients and guests.

The entry-level program leads to a career as a service assistant. As a service assistant, you'll help organize and supervise activities. Cleaning and preparing rooms is also part of your duties. You'll interact with clients and guests.

Collaboration with Discover Care Contact Point

Interested in this program but don't have an employer yet? Contact the Ontdekdezorg Contact Point for personalized advice on finding an employer. The Ontdekdezorg Contact Point is for everyone in the Eindhoven and Kempen region, whether you're returning to the workforce, transitioning into the workforce, a student, or already working in healthcare. Together, we'll explore the options available to you.

Discovery care makes an appointment with you In this session, we'll explore together what the next step might be in your search for a job and/or training in healthcare and social work, and what you need to get a good understanding of the possibilities. This could include an orientation or information session, a meeting with a career coach, or a work shadowing day at an organization.

Read more about the Discover Care Contact Point here.

This course was previously called Assistant in Services and Care.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

With your entry-level diploma, you can work for municipalities, schools, nursing homes, care homes, home care, swimming pools, sports clubs, restaurants, hair salons, or cleaning companies. You may also be able to continue your studies at a level 2 vocational education (MBO) program.

This is one of your teachers

What does your education look like?

You'll have a permanent mentor and work at school one day a week in a group of up to 1 students. You'll receive intensive guidance and receive theoretical and practical lessons at school. You'll also work several days a week at a training company.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 314 euros.

Other costs

You pay €75 for learning materials. The school uses this to purchase all learning resources, such as consumables and software licenses. This also covers additional tests and exams.

Elective courses

You'll take courses that prepare you for the profession, as well as standard courses like Dutch and math. There are also electives that let you choose what you want to learn. You'll receive more information about this during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. 

What prior education do you need?

For the entrance course (level 1) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You are at least 16 years old on August 1 of the year in which you start the course.
  • You cannot follow a level 2, 3, or 4 vocational education course because you do not meet the admission requirements for those courses.

Work at a recognized training company

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships, and professions, visit www.s-bb.nl.

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:

Instagram
DM to @summaplus

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?

With your entry-level diploma, you can work for municipalities, schools, nursing homes, care homes, home care, swimming pools, sports clubs, restaurants, hair salons, or cleaning companies. You may also be able to continue your studies at a level 2 vocational education (MBO) program.

This is one of your teachers

What does your education look like?

You'll have a permanent mentor and work at school one day a week in a group of up to 1 students. You'll receive intensive guidance and receive theoretical and practical lessons at school. You'll also work several days a week at a training company.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 314 euros.

Other costs

You pay €75 for learning materials. The school uses this to purchase all learning resources, such as consumables and software licenses. This also covers additional tests and exams.

Elective courses

You'll take courses that prepare you for the profession, as well as standard courses like Dutch and math. There are also electives that let you choose what you want to learn. You'll receive more information about this during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. 

What prior education do you need?

For the entrance course (level 1) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You are at least 16 years old on August 1 of the year in which you start the course.
  • You cannot follow a level 2, 3, or 4 vocational education course because you do not meet the admission requirements for those courses.

Work at a recognized training company

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships, and professions, visit www.s-bb.nl.

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:

Instagram
DM to @summaplus

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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