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Technical specialist in car damage repair

Expert in damage repair

Are you an auto body repairer looking to develop into a specialist? Or are you a career changer with a passion for cars and eager to work in the automotive industry? Then choose the vocational training program for technical specialist auto body repair.

As a technical specialist, you're the ultimate expert in the body shop. You analyze error messages, diagnose problems, and learn systems. You also have an advisory role to the front office. With your MBO-4 diploma, you'll solve any problem.

You will learn this

You work 4 days a week and you go to school 1 day a week.

During the day at school, you'll primarily focus on measuring and diagnosing, calibrating, and learning. The multimeter, test cabinet, and scope will be your most frequently used tools. At school, you'll have 50 percent theory and 50 percent practical training. This allows you to immediately apply what you learn.

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

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Costs

The statutory tuition fee for the 2025-2026 school year is €735.

Summa training courses and teaching materials provided by Summa are exempt from VAT. Read more about training costs.

Duration

2-4

Preliminary training

  • diploma vmbo framework vocational, theoretical or mixed learning pathway or;
  • transition certificate from 3 to 4 havo or vwo or;
  • MBO level 2 or level 3 diploma.

You'll also work at an accredited training company. If you have a Level 3 Automotive Body Repair diploma, you can start in the third year and complete the program in two years.

We will always discuss your situation with you and advise you on whether you have a good chance of successfully completing the course.

Costs

The statutory tuition fee for the 2025-2026 school year is €735.

Summa training courses and teaching materials provided by Summa are exempt from VAT. Read more about training costs.

Duration

2-4

Preliminary training

  • diploma vmbo framework vocational, theoretical or mixed learning pathway or;
  • transition certificate from 3 to 4 havo or vwo or;
  • MBO level 2 or level 3 diploma.

You'll also work at an accredited training company. If you have a Level 3 Automotive Body Repair diploma, you can start in the third year and complete the program in two years.

We will always discuss your situation with you and advise you on whether you have a good chance of successfully completing the course.

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