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First mechanic service and maintenance mechanical engineering (bbl)

Know how it works and how to fix it

As a first-class service and maintenance engineer in mechanical engineering, you're the technical specialist who maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots machinery and installations. You'll not only work with your hands but also supervise fellow engineers. You'll often be the point of contact on-site.

During your program, you'll learn to work independently and confidently with technology. You'll receive theoretical and practical training in the modern environment of the Brainport Industries Campus, where you'll learn about control technology, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering, among other things.
You'll be working alongside others. Therefore, a collaborative attitude and excellent communication and social skills are essential. You'll also always be mindful of your own safety and that of your colleagues. The machines you maintain are always safe to use.

As a first-level service and maintenance engineer in mechanical engineering, you'll work at industrial companies, such as the metal products industry, machine and equipment manufacturing, the transportation industry, and the food industry. You'll work in a technical department within the company. Alternatively, you might be a service provider contracted for service and maintenance. In that case, you'll work on-site and interact with a diverse range of clients and a changing work environment.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

With your diploma, you can work at industrial companies, such as the metal products industry, machine and equipment manufacturing, the transportation industry, and the food industry. You can also pursue further studies, for example, with the Level 4 Mechatronics Systems Technician program.

What does your education look like?

You'll work four days a week at a training company and attend school one day a week. At the training company, you'll participate in practical training and be trained by your on-the-job instructor. At school, you'll receive theoretical and practical lessons focused on mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and control engineering.

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.

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

This is a new program. Therefore, no figures are available yet.

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 contact a teacher?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Mechatronics & Industrial Automation: Team Leader Ruud van Melis

E-mail
Mechatronics & Industrial Automation: Team Leader Ruud van Melis

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?

With your diploma, you can work at industrial companies, such as the metal products industry, machine and equipment manufacturing, the transportation industry, and the food industry. You can also pursue further studies, for example, with the Level 4 Mechatronics Systems Technician program.

What does your education look like?

You'll work four days a week at a training company and attend school one day a week. At the training company, you'll participate in practical training and be trained by your on-the-job instructor. At school, you'll receive theoretical and practical lessons focused on mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and control engineering.

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.

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

This is a new program. Therefore, no figures are available yet.

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 contact a teacher?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Mechatronics & Industrial Automation: Team Leader Ruud van Melis

E-mail
Mechatronics & Industrial Automation: Team Leader Ruud van Melis

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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