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First technician service and maintenance electrical engineering and instrumentation (bbl)

A malfunction or defect? You're energized by it and fix it!

You troubleshoot electrical and electronic equipment and installations. Examples include (production) machinery and office equipment.

You'll investigate the problem and repair and replace parts. You'll check your work, test the system, and restart the installation. You'll work quickly and, above all, safely. Because malfunctions can occur anywhere, you'll visit many different locations and sometimes even work evenings and weekends.

At school, you'll learn the trade through theoretical and practical lessons. You'll learn how to independently organize and carry out a job. You'll also learn how systems are assembled and how to use tools, measuring instruments, and materials effectively. We also pay close attention to safety, teamwork, consultation, and planning.

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

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As a first-level service and maintenance technician in electrical engineering and instrumentation, you can work internally in a company's installation, service, and maintenance department, or in the field for a company that carries out on-site installation, service, and maintenance work for third parties. You'll work on measurement and control engineering and the electrical/electronic components of equipment, installations, and systems for the process industry, food industry, manufacturing industry, etc. With your diploma, you can also continue your education with, for example, a level-4 vocational training program to become a technician.

What does your education look like?

You'll 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 784 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 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).

High chance of work

Looking to start working right after graduation? Then this program is a great choice! Figures from independent organizations like S-BB, UWV, or CentERdata show that this program offers excellent job prospects in the Southeast Brabant region. This estimate estimates the likelihood of employment at the level and within the field of study, provided you complete the program within the standard study period.

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.

Additionally

With targeted preliminary training at level 2 you have a better chance of successfully completing this course.

Work

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 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 a first-level service and maintenance technician in electrical engineering and instrumentation, you can work internally in a company's installation, service, and maintenance department, or in the field for a company that carries out on-site installation, service, and maintenance work for third parties. You'll work on measurement and control engineering and the electrical/electronic components of equipment, installations, and systems for the process industry, food industry, manufacturing industry, etc. With your diploma, you can also continue your education with, for example, a level-4 vocational training program to become a technician.

What does your education look like?

You'll 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 784 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 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).

High chance of work

Looking to start working right after graduation? Then this program is a great choice! Figures from independent organizations like S-BB, UWV, or CentERdata show that this program offers excellent job prospects in the Southeast Brabant region. This estimate estimates the likelihood of employment at the level and within the field of study, provided you complete the program within the standard study period.

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.

Additionally

With targeted preliminary training at level 2 you have a better chance of successfully completing this course.

Work

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 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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