Mechatronics Technician (BBL)

If you continue in the Smart Industry, you will work primarily with electrical engineering and electronics. In addition, you will frequently come into contact with ICT (hardware and software), measurement and control technology, control engineering, and mechanical engineering. For example, you could work for equipment manufacturers, the 3D printing industry, and other innovative companies.

If your heart lies with electrotechnical systems, you could, for example, work for a manufacturing company, food company, engineering firm, staffing agency, project developer, or machine building company.

With a Mechatronics Technician diploma and several years of work experience, you can further develop into a manager or specialist in the field of machine construction. You can also work in the administrative office. Further education is also an option, for example by pursuing a technical higher professional education program, the teacher training program for Technology teachers, specific management courses, or in-depth technical courses.

You'll attend theory classes at school one day a week. You'll also work for a training company four days a week.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Do you have an MBO diploma in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering Level 3 or equivalent? Then you may be able to complete the program in 2 years. You will discuss your options with your study coach.

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

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Mechatronics & Industrial Automation: Team Leader Ruud van Melis

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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.