Social care supervisor/experienced expertise (bbl)
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What are you becoming?
After completing this program, you can work as a personal support worker at an institution that offers support and guidance in housing, daytime activities, and leisure time. You'll focus on the pillars of Positive Health: Body Functions, Mental Wellbeing, Meaning, Quality of Life, Participation, and Daily Living. Further education is also possible, for example, with a higher professional education program in Social Studies, Pedagogy, or Creative Therapy.
What does your education look like?
You'll work 20 to 24 hours a week at a healthcare institution and attend school one day a week. In the first year, you'll complete the elective "Experience Expertise."
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 school year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
This course includes the elective subject 'Experience by Experience'.
The elective consists of 24 in-person sessions of 6 hours, consisting of 4 hours of theory and 2 hours of coaching. For the first 10 weeks, there will be a meeting weekly, followed by one every other week. In between, you'll work on practical assignments. In short, you'll immediately put what you've learned into practice!
In this first year, the emphasis is primarily on the elective subject of experiential expertise, and you will also begin training as a personal social care counselor.
Study in figures
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to know 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.
Work at a recognized training company
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.
Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) required
To be eligible for an internship, you need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). Almost all training companies require this. We recommend that you ensure you can obtain a VOG before starting your program. This will prevent you from being unable to complete an internship and possibly having to discontinue your program. Read all about the Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) here.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:
E-mail
Trainers Susanne Smits
Instagram
DM to @summacollegemz
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?
After completing this program, you can work as a personal support worker at an institution that offers support and guidance in housing, daytime activities, and leisure time. You'll focus on the pillars of Positive Health: Body Functions, Mental Wellbeing, Meaning, Quality of Life, Participation, and Daily Living. Further education is also possible, for example, with a higher professional education program in Social Studies, Pedagogy, or Creative Therapy.
What does your education look like?
You'll work 20 to 24 hours a week at a healthcare institution and attend school one day a week. In the first year, you'll complete the elective "Experience Expertise."
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 school year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
This course includes the elective subject 'Experience by Experience'.
The elective consists of 24 in-person sessions of 6 hours, consisting of 4 hours of theory and 2 hours of coaching. For the first 10 weeks, there will be a meeting weekly, followed by one every other week. In between, you'll work on practical assignments. In short, you'll immediately put what you've learned into practice!
In this first year, the emphasis is primarily on the elective subject of experiential expertise, and you will also begin training as a personal social care counselor.
Study in figures
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to know 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.
Work at a recognized training company
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.
Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) required
To be eligible for an internship, you need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). Almost all training companies require this. We recommend that you ensure you can obtain a VOG before starting your program. This will prevent you from being unable to complete an internship and possibly having to discontinue your program. Read all about the Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) here.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:
E-mail
Trainers Susanne Smits
Instagram
DM to @summacollegemz
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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