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Building Service Employee (full-time)

Are you a handy and creative all-rounder? Then this course is perfect for you!

You'll be trained as a professional handyman. You'll work in homes, schools, and other buildings, carrying out maintenance, repairs, and renovations.

When people think of odd jobs, they immediately think of you. You're incredibly handy and come up with creative solutions for every job. You work in homes, schools, and other buildings, carrying out maintenance, repairs, and renovations. Preventive maintenance is also part of your duties. You resolve malfunctions and problems, ensuring satisfied customers.

At Summa Bouw, you'll learn everything you need to know to work independently. You'll often be working alone. You'll learn to collaborate, consult, plan, and organize. Your clients' needs are always your priority, and you'll truly be the face of the company.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

You could work for a housing association, a maintenance company, or a technical service provider. Further training is also an option. You could pursue a level 3 qualification, such as Painter, Plasterer, or Bricklayer. This will help you become a true specialist.

What does your education look like?

In the first year, you'll primarily attend school. There, you'll learn everything you need for practical application. In the second year, you'll complete an internship at a company.

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 entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. 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 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 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.

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 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
Spokesperson Hanneke Aben
Spokesperson Arno van den Oetelaar

E-mail
Spokesperson Hanneke Aben
Spokesperson Arno van den Oetelaar

Instagram
DM to @summabouw

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?

You could work for a housing association, a maintenance company, or a technical service provider. Further training is also an option. You could pursue a level 3 qualification, such as Painter, Plasterer, or Bricklayer. This will help you become a true specialist.

What does your education look like?

In the first year, you'll primarily attend school. There, you'll learn everything you need for practical application. In the second year, you'll complete an internship at a company.

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 entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. 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 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 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.

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 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
Spokesperson Hanneke Aben
Spokesperson Arno van den Oetelaar

E-mail
Spokesperson Hanneke Aben
Spokesperson Arno van den Oetelaar

Instagram
DM to @summabouw

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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