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Automotive Engineering Technician (bol)

In the leading group of the automotive industry you will learn all the components

Want to work in one of the top sectors of Dutch industry? This program will introduce you to all aspects of the automotive industry. You'll learn about the development, production, and testing of cars and systems, as well as sales and maintenance. This will connect you with more than 80.000 professionals in Southeast Brabant who make a significant contribution to the European automotive industry.

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The program focuses on two topics: automotive technology and engineering. You'll learn about diagnosis and repairs, as well as construction theory and technical drawing with CAD software. Component design and 3D printing are important components of your practical skills. Specific automotive industry topics are also covered, such as integrated safety, powertrain, manufacturing, and quality management.

You'll graduate with a final project that will earn you points with your future employer or further study. Your Automotive Engineering Technician diploma is your driving license for the automotive industry!

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As an Automotive Engineering Technician, you have a variety of career paths. You could work on car design, but you could also work in work preparation and supervision, or in the maintenance of components and systems.

For example, at companies like VDL and DAF, but also at their suppliers and engineering firms. This program earns you the Middle Management Engineering diploma. With this diploma, you can also progress to higher professional education (HBO) engineering programs at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, HAN University of Applied Sciences, and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Get a study voucher of €500

Start your technical training with the right equipment

Are you choosing a future in the high-tech and semiconductor industry? Then you are choosing a field where standards are high. You will work with complex systems, digitalization, and precision software. A professional education includes professional equipment you can rely on.

To support you with this, there is the study voucher from a government initiative . Students starting a technical full-time vocational program specializing in the semiconductor industry – a program like this one – receive a voucher worth €500. This voucher serves as a contribution towards the purchase costs of a suitable study laptop via selected partner webshops. This ensures that everyone, regardless of background, can start the program with the right professional equipment.

How does it work?

After your final registration for this course, you will receive more information about redeeming the voucher and the required laptop specifications. Therefore, please wait a little longer before purchasing your laptop.

Powered by Talent voor Semicon. You can find more information about the program at talentvoorsemicon.nl . Answers to frequently asked questions and the terms and conditions of the scheme can be found at talentvoorsemicon.nl/voucher.

Study coaches & teaching team

What does your education look like?

Challenge-based learning

You'll learn by working with your group members on challenging projects and challenges, such as the Hydrogen Challenge, drone competitions, chip tuning, and electrifying vehicles. You'll work according to a jointly developed schedule in the practical training hall, one of the three experience labs, and the theory classroom. It won't feel like school, but you'll learn a tremendous amount. This way, we offer meaningful learning days and you shape your own learning path.

Throughout your career at Summa, you will be guided by one study coach who knows you, teaches you, and guides you through your work or internship.

You'll attend school four days a week, and on the fifth day, you can do whatever you want. Our clubhouse is always open for you. Classes are always from 09.00:16.00 AM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM. We offer customized solutions: there are always opportunities for students who want to accelerate or slow down their studies. We'll work with you to find a suitable place in the dynamic world of mobility.

View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine

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 is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

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.

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

What are you becoming?

As an Automotive Engineering Technician, you have a variety of career paths. You could work on car design, but you could also work in work preparation and supervision, or in the maintenance of components and systems.

For example, at companies like VDL and DAF, but also at their suppliers and engineering firms. This program earns you the Middle Management Engineering diploma. With this diploma, you can also progress to higher professional education (HBO) engineering programs at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, HAN University of Applied Sciences, and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Get a study voucher of €500

Start your technical training with the right equipment

Are you choosing a future in the high-tech and semiconductor industry? Then you are choosing a field where standards are high. You will work with complex systems, digitalization, and precision software. A professional education includes professional equipment you can rely on.

To support you with this, there is the study voucher from a government initiative . Students starting a technical full-time vocational program specializing in the semiconductor industry – a program like this one – receive a voucher worth €500. This voucher serves as a contribution towards the purchase costs of a suitable study laptop via selected partner webshops. This ensures that everyone, regardless of background, can start the program with the right professional equipment.

How does it work?

After your final registration for this course, you will receive more information about redeeming the voucher and the required laptop specifications. Therefore, please wait a little longer before purchasing your laptop.

Powered by Talent voor Semicon. You can find more information about the program at talentvoorsemicon.nl . Answers to frequently asked questions and the terms and conditions of the scheme can be found at talentvoorsemicon.nl/voucher.

Study coaches & teaching team

What does your education look like?

Challenge-based learning

You'll learn by working with your group members on challenging projects and challenges, such as the Hydrogen Challenge, drone competitions, chip tuning, and electrifying vehicles. You'll work according to a jointly developed schedule in the practical training hall, one of the three experience labs, and the theory classroom. It won't feel like school, but you'll learn a tremendous amount. This way, we offer meaningful learning days and you shape your own learning path.

Throughout your career at Summa, you will be guided by one study coach who knows you, teaches you, and guides you through your work or internship.

You'll attend school four days a week, and on the fifth day, you can do whatever you want. Our clubhouse is always open for you. Classes are always from 09.00:16.00 AM to XNUMX:XNUMX PM. We offer customized solutions: there are always opportunities for students who want to accelerate or slow down their studies. We'll work with you to find a suitable place in the dynamic world of mobility.

View the Automotive & Smart Mobility Magazine

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 is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

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.

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

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