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First car painter (bbl)

Making damaged parts look like new. Leave that to a specialized car painter!

From a deeply scratched door to a bare body panel, as the first car painter, you'll make them look brand new again, with the exact same color. You'll soon be the first point of contact for car paint jobs within your company.

From a deeply scratched door to a bare body panel, as the first car painter, you'll make them look brand new again, with the exact same color. You'll soon be the first point of contact for car paint jobs within your company.

In the first year of the program, you'll also learn how to remove dents from fenders, hoods, and doors. You'll learn how to repair and replace car windows and install new fenders or bumpers. Electronics and hydraulics are also covered. Afterward, you'll specialize in car painting.

You'll take your lessons in a dedicated practical center, a real workshop equipped with state-of-the-art technical equipment. There, you'll learn to work safely and accurately. Besides the spraying itself, significant attention is paid to prepping for the paint shop and delivering the finished parts.

You'll work with damaged cars all day long, from classics to the latest models. As a car enthusiast, you'll help others fall in love with these cars again!

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As a first-time car painter, you might work at a body shop or the body shop's body shop. You can also progress to the Level 3 Automotive Damage Technician program. This program is not offered by Summa.

What does your education look like?

You work 4 days a week at a training company and go to school 1 day a week.

The Senior Car Body Repairer and Senior Car Painter courses start with a joint year. From the second year onwards, you focus more on car painting.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program 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.

View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year amounts to 784 euros.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like 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, visit www.s-bb.nl.

Can I complete this program on an accelerated schedule?

Do you have an MBO diploma in Automotive Body Repairer level 2? Then you may be able to enter the second year of the program. You will discuss your options with your study coach.

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 shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

As a first-time car painter, you might work at a body shop or the body shop's body shop. You can also progress to the Level 3 Automotive Damage Technician program. This program is not offered by Summa.

What does your education look like?

You work 4 days a week at a training company and go to school 1 day a week.

The Senior Car Body Repairer and Senior Car Painter courses start with a joint year. From the second year onwards, you focus more on car painting.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program 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.

View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year amounts to 784 euros.

Other costs

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like 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, visit www.s-bb.nl.

Can I complete this program on an accelerated schedule?

Do you have an MBO diploma in Automotive Body Repairer level 2? Then you may be able to enter the second year of the program. You will discuss your options with your study coach.

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 shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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