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Basic Vehicle Technician (Commercial Vehicle Technician) (bbl)

Ready for the big job: working on commercial vehicles and trucks

A truck or van needs to be driven. Period. If something goes wrong, there are heroes like you to get the transport back on the road. This requires a knack for tinkering. And sometimes improvising: coming up with a solution so the driver can get back on the road immediately.

During your training, you'll learn a lot in practical situations. How to use all the tools, how the electronics in a vehicle work, and more. You'll also know everything about engine management systems, air brakes, and diesel engines. There are always colleagues around who can tell you something you didn't know, so if you're smart, you'll listen carefully. If you work hard, you'll quickly become an excellent commercial vehicle technician.

You'll learn how to explain your work to customers. But you'll primarily be troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and adjusting parts for commercial vehicles and trucks. Are you ready for the big job?

Truck Academy

In this program, you'll work four days a week at a training company and spend one day at the practical training center. If your training location is one of the participating companies in the Truck Academy, you'll spend much more time at the practical training center during the first period. You'll work with four state-of-the-art trucks that meet Euro 4 standards. Valuable practical experience!

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As a commercial vehicle technician, you can, for example, work at a truck garage, a roadside assistance company, or in the garage of a company that owns its own vehicles. You can also progress to a higher-level education in vehicle technology.

What does your education look like?

In addition to your 4 days of work, you will receive 1 day of theory lessons and practical lessons in practice center.

View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine

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 314 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 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.

Additionally

  • Do you have a Basic Vehicle Technician Level 2 diploma? Then you can enter the second year of the work-based learning program.

Work

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.

The 10 participating training companies of the Truck Academy:

Allers, BAS Group, De Burgh, Loven, MAN dealer, Nebim, Rüttchen, Smeets Autogroep, TTA Truckland, Feijts Auto's, Scania and VDL Busland.

Read more Truck Academy Eindhoven.

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 walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

As a commercial vehicle technician, you can, for example, work at a truck garage, a roadside assistance company, or in the garage of a company that owns its own vehicles. You can also progress to a higher-level education in vehicle technology.

What does your education look like?

In addition to your 4 days of work, you will receive 1 day of theory lessons and practical lessons in practice center.

View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine

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 314 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 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.

Additionally

  • Do you have a Basic Vehicle Technician Level 2 diploma? Then you can enter the second year of the work-based learning program.

Work

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.

The 10 participating training companies of the Truck Academy:

Allers, BAS Group, De Burgh, Loven, MAN dealer, Nebim, Rüttchen, Smeets Autogroep, TTA Truckland, Feijts Auto's, Scania and VDL Busland.

Read more Truck Academy Eindhoven.

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 walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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