Smart Industry Technician (bbl)

As a Smart Industry Technician, you'll primarily work with electrical engineering and electronics. You'll also frequently encounter ICT (hardware and software), measurement and control technology, control engineering, and mechanical engineering. You could work for equipment manufacturers, the 3D printing industry, or other innovative companies. You can also pursue further education with a higher professional education (HBO) degree in smart industry, robotics, or mechatronics.

You work four days a week and go to school one day a week. The school year is divided into blocks linked to themes important to smart industry. In the first year, you follow four blocks: 4. Simple smart product: you build and test a data logger based on an embedded system. 1. From stupid to smart working: you optimize a traditional process by adding smart technology. 1. Lean production line: you learn to understand and monitor a production line and make recommendations for optimizing it. 4. Smart proof of concept: based on a customer request, you develop and implement a proof of concept using smart technology.

In the second year, you'll work on "Smarter Maintenance," complete a project of your choice, and take a aptitude test. The program is co-created with 2 companies in the Brainport region. The course materials and projects were developed in collaboration with them. You'll visit companies and receive guest lectures, workshops, and guidance from industry professionals.

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.

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

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For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

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 provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

There are two possible training pathways: a two-year and a three-year option. Each option has its own admission requirements.

To be admitted to the 3-year variant you need:

• diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a vocational, theoretical or mixed learning pathway;
• diploma lbo, vbo or mavo or;
• transition certificate from 3 to 4 havo or vwo or;
• diploma MBO basic vocational training level 2 or vocational training level 3;
• other government-recognized diploma or certificate.

Legally, you are eligible with a level 2 diploma. We will always discuss your situation with you and advise you on whether you have a good chance of successfully completing the program.

If you start the 3-year program, you'll begin a foundation year alongside students from the Electrotechnical Systems Technician and Mechatronics Systems Technician programs. After successfully completing the first year, you can choose which program you ultimately want to complete: Smart Industry Technician, Mechatronics Systems Technician, or Electrotechnical Systems Technician.

To be admitted to the 2-year variant you need:

• diploma of an electrical engineering education at MBO level 3.

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

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, please visit www.s-bb.nl.

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

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Mechatronics & Industrial Automation: Team Leader Ruud van Melis

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Mechatronics & Industrial Automation: Team Leader Ruud van Melis

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