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Technical specialist in car damage repair (bol)

The specialist in car damage!

You are the first point of contact in the workshop for technical issues.

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As a technical specialist in automotive body repair, you'll work with various vehicle systems, both as part of a team and individually. As a technician in the body repair workshop, you'll estimate the required time and select the appropriate working method for each job.

Technical insight and prioritization are crucial. This is an independent role, where you diagnose and analyze error codes and error messages. You also have an advisory role to the front office.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As a technical specialist in auto body repair, you'll work at a body shop, diagnosing, calibrating, and learning systems. You're the technician in the body shop.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend school five days a week, where you'll take practical and theoretical classes. Part of your program will include an internship. We'll work with you to find a suitable work-study placement.

You can find a list of recognized training companies via Stagemarkt .

View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine

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. 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. This is a new program. 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 complete this program on an accelerated schedule?

To be admitted to this course you need:

  • MBO diploma Senior Car Body Repairer Level 3.

If you meet these entry requirements, you already have extensive knowledge of the subject. You will therefore be exempt from the first and second years. You will start in the third year of the program and can complete it in two years.

Can I contact a teacher?

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

WhatsApp
teacher Paul Maas

E-mail
teacher Paul Maas

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 technical specialist in auto body repair, you'll work at a body shop, diagnosing, calibrating, and learning systems. You're the technician in the body shop.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend school five days a week, where you'll take practical and theoretical classes. Part of your program will include an internship. We'll work with you to find a suitable work-study placement.

You can find a list of recognized training companies via Stagemarkt .

View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine

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. 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. This is a new program. 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 complete this program on an accelerated schedule?

To be admitted to this course you need:

  • MBO diploma Senior Car Body Repairer Level 3.

If you meet these entry requirements, you already have extensive knowledge of the subject. You will therefore be exempt from the first and second years. You will start in the third year of the program and can complete it in two years.

Can I contact a teacher?

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

WhatsApp
teacher Paul Maas

E-mail
teacher Paul Maas

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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