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Basic Vehicle Technician – Start (Automotive Technician) (bol)

Helping cars get on the road with the latest technology

Do you love tinkering and want to know absolutely everything about cars? Then the Basic Vehicle Technician (Autotechnician) course is right up your alley.

Take a virtual tour of our new school building on the Automotive Campus and learn all about our courses and the atmosphere.  click here.

Using the latest technology, you'll discover what's wrong with a (company) vehicle. You'll then learn to perform maintenance and repairs with modern tools. As an independent professional, you'll know how it works.

A responsible job. The (company) vehicles you drive must be safe on the road again. You decide whether parts are still in good condition or need replacing. Besides technical skills and technical expertise, the program also covers professional development, personal development, and social skills. You'll learn to work quickly and carefully, guide colleagues, and interact with customers.

In our special practice center You'll work with new test equipment, high-quality tools, and electronics. We'll pull out all the stops to make you a modern professional in (commercial) automotive technology!

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As a basic vehicle technician or (commercial) vehicle technician, you could work at a garage for passenger cars/commercial vehicles, or at a company's own vehicle garage. You could also progress to a level 3 automotive technician program.
You can also work in a damage repair company or in an assembly company such as DAF/VDL.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend school for four days and have one day off from classes, including an internship. The program includes several two-week block internships. During the school days, you'll learn both theory and practical skills.

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.

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 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 basic vehicle technician or (commercial) vehicle technician, you could work at a garage for passenger cars/commercial vehicles, or at a company's own vehicle garage. You could also progress to a level 3 automotive technician program.
You can also work in a damage repair company or in an assembly company such as DAF/VDL.

What does your education look like?

You'll attend school for four days and have one day off from classes, including an internship. The program includes several two-week block internships. During the school days, you'll learn both theory and practical skills.

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.

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 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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