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All-round employee production technology sheet metal (bbl)

Work independently with stainless steel, steel and aluminum sheet metal

With technical and spatial insight, you'll create sheet metal products for sheet metal structures and assemble these structures. You'll often work with sheet metal up to three millimeters thick, made of stainless steel, steel, and aluminum.

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Once you hold a product in your hands, you quickly understand how it fits together. This technical and spatial insight will come in handy as an all-around sheet metal worker. You'll create sheet metal products for sheet metal structures and assemble these structures. You'll often work with sheet metal up to three millimeters thick, made of stainless steel, steel, and aluminum. The All-around Sheet Metal Worker training program will train you to become an independent professional.

As an all-around sheet metal production technician, you can do everything yourself. You'll work with laser, plasma, or waterjet cutting machines, press brakes, profile bending machines, and various welding methods. You'll not only be able to operate CNC-controlled machines, but you'll also learn to write and test the necessary CNC programs.

As a skilled craftsperson, you also work by hand, such as punching out sheet metal. You're meticulous and therefore also check your colleagues' work. Together, you're responsible for the quality of the work. A responsible and independent role in the metal industry!

You will be taught in the modern environment of Brainport Industries Campus.

The All-round Production Technician in Sheet Metal Worker program was previously called All-round Sheet Metal Worker. Your diploma will be labeled "All-round Production Technician."

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As an all-around sheet metal worker, you could work in mechanical and equipment construction, the transportation industry, telecommunications, or the computer industry. You could also progress to the level 4 Construction and Sheet Metal Technology or Technical Management program.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend theory classes at school one day a week. You'll also work in the field at your training company.

Additional guidance with the bbl-plus program

Could you use some extra guidance with practical learning? Then it is bbl-plus traject what for you:

  • Individual learning path with a lot of personal attention
  • Practical learning in the high-tech practice area of the Brainport Industries Campus 

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 762 euros.

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 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

  • Do you have a relevant level 2 vocational diploma? Then you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program.

Work

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine whether this program is a good fit for you. Before you begin the program, you'll independently search for a work placement company in the field. Internship market you will find a list of accredited training companies.

On the SBB website (Collaborative Organization for Vocational Education and Business) provides information about the job market, internships, and professions. SBB is committed to providing students with the best practical training with job prospects.

On the website of Brainport Industries College you can watch career films, find internships and work-study places and register for a Tech event.

Can I contact a teacher?

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

WhatsApp
Contact Margret Lingers

E-mail
Contact Margret Lingers

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

Other costs

NIL welding diplomas

We recommend obtaining a NIL2 welding certificate during this training. The cost of this welding exam is approximately €150. Training for this takes place on-site or can be outsourced. For more information about the options and costs, please contact us at 040 269 4450.

Learning resources

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, no later than July 1st, the costs of teaching materials for the following academic 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.

What are you becoming?

As an all-around sheet metal worker, you could work in mechanical and equipment construction, the transportation industry, telecommunications, or the computer industry. You could also progress to the level 4 Construction and Sheet Metal Technology or Technical Management program.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend theory classes at school one day a week. You'll also work in the field at your training company.

Additional guidance with the bbl-plus program

Could you use some extra guidance with practical learning? Then it is bbl-plus traject what for you:

  • Individual learning path with a lot of personal attention
  • Practical learning in the high-tech practice area of the Brainport Industries Campus 

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 762 euros.

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 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

  • Do you have a relevant level 2 vocational diploma? Then you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program.

Work

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine whether this program is a good fit for you. Before you begin the program, you'll independently search for a work placement company in the field. Internship market you will find a list of accredited training companies.

On the SBB website (Collaborative Organization for Vocational Education and Business) provides information about the job market, internships, and professions. SBB is committed to providing students with the best practical training with job prospects.

On the website of Brainport Industries College you can watch career films, find internships and work-study places and register for a Tech event.

Can I contact a teacher?

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

WhatsApp
Contact Margret Lingers

E-mail
Contact Margret Lingers

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

Other costs

NIL welding diplomas

We recommend obtaining a NIL2 welding certificate during this training. The cost of this welding exam is approximately €150. Training for this takes place on-site or can be outsourced. For more information about the options and costs, please contact us at 040 269 4450.

Learning resources

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, no later than July 1st, the costs of teaching materials for the following academic 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.

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