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Interior Craftsman (bbl)

Professional installation of floor coverings and window coverings

As an interior decorator (also known as a home furnisher), you furnish offices and homes with window coverings and floor coverings, such as laminate and carpet.

As an interior decorator (also known as a home upholsterer), you'll furnish offices and homes with window coverings and floor coverings, such as laminate and carpet. Sometimes you'll work on large projects, covering several thousand square meters with various types of flooring. You'll also upholster stairs, hang curtains and accessories, and install blinds. Typically, you'll work with one colleague on-site.

During this course, you'll learn all about the composition of carpet, floor coverings, underlayment, and window coverings. You'll learn how to prepare underlayment and apply different types of floor coverings to floors and stairs.

You will also receive lessons in general subjects such as Dutch, arithmetic, and career and citizenship.

The training course is being developed in consultation with and as part of a national campaign by the Project Design Industry Association and the INretail Industry Association.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As an interior decorator or upholsterer, you'll furnish offices and homes with carpeting and window coverings. After completing this training, you can work as a project upholsterer, home decorator, or floor decorator.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend 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)

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 314 euros.

Other costs

The training program was developed in consultation with the Project Design Industry Association and the INretail Industry Association. The training company covers the costs.

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, no later than July 1st, all school fees for the following school year are announced there.

Laptop

In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. 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 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

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.

The training is a customized program, developed in consultation with the Project Design Industry Association and the INretail Industry Association. You can participate in the training in consultation with your employer, who will also cover the costs.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships and professions, please 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:

WhatsApp
Trainers Nelleke Habraken

E-mail
Trainers Nelleke Habraken

Instagram
DM to @summa_interieurvakman

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

As an interior decorator or upholsterer, you'll furnish offices and homes with carpeting and window coverings. After completing this training, you can work as a project upholsterer, home decorator, or floor decorator.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend 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)

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 314 euros.

Other costs

The training program was developed in consultation with the Project Design Industry Association and the INretail Industry Association. The training company covers the costs.

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, no later than July 1st, all school fees for the following school year are announced there.

Laptop

In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. 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 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

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.

The training is a customized program, developed in consultation with the Project Design Industry Association and the INretail Industry Association. You can participate in the training in consultation with your employer, who will also cover the costs.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships and professions, please 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:

WhatsApp
Trainers Nelleke Habraken

E-mail
Trainers Nelleke Habraken

Instagram
DM to @summa_interieurvakman

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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