All-round production technology employee machining (bbl)
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What are you becoming?
As an all-around precision machinist, you could work for companies in the steel, aluminum, or plastics industries, among others. You can also further your professional development with the MBO-4 program to become a Machining Technologist.
What does your education look like?
You'll attend classes at school one day a week. You'll also work at a training company for a maximum of four days a week, earning a salary.
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.
Other costs
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.
Laptop
For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. 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 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
If you have an MBO diploma in Machining, you can complete the course in 2 years.
Work
Before you start the program, you must find an accredited work-study company yourself. The school can help you with this. Internship market You will find a list of accredited training companies. Also on the website of Brainport Industries College Find work-study opportunities. You can also watch career videos there 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.
What are you becoming?
As an all-around precision machinist, you could work for companies in the steel, aluminum, or plastics industries, among others. You can also further your professional development with the MBO-4 program to become a Machining Technologist.
What does your education look like?
You'll attend classes at school one day a week. You'll also work at a training company for a maximum of four days a week, earning a salary.
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.
Other costs
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.
Laptop
For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. 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 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
If you have an MBO diploma in Machining, you can complete the course in 2 years.
Work
Before you start the program, you must find an accredited work-study company yourself. The school can help you with this. Internship market You will find a list of accredited training companies. Also on the website of Brainport Industries College Find work-study opportunities. You can also watch career videos there 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.
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