BBL Education Painter - Level 1

Is the sleek coating of surfaces and materials really your thing? Then the profession of painter is really something for you!

If you do not yet have a basic qualification for the BBL painting course (level 2), you can start with the BBL assistant building, living and maintenance training (Entree Bouw). This training is the preparatory trajectory for the BBL painter training (level 2). 

BBL trajectory

During the BBL Assistant building, living and maintenance training you work four days a week at a painting company. We have a large network of painting companies in your region, which is why we provide a suitable training company. If you have contact with a painting company where you can get started, this is also possible. The Education and Vocational Education Act obliges MBO students to follow the practical part of their training at a recognized work placement company. Is the painting company you want to work for not yet recognized? Then Actief Techniek can apply for recognition for the company. 

You will receive a salary for the days you work. This is in accordance with the Painters Collective Labor Agreement (based on age).

You also go to school one day a week. You follow theory and practical lessons in the field of construction, such as carpentry and painting. You learn how to use tools and machines safely.

In addition to the courses that are directly related to your future profession, you will also take general courses, such as Dutch, Mathematics and Career and Citizenship. These are compulsory subjects for which you take an exam.

Cost

You do not have to pay tuition yourself. Books, modules and other teaching materials are also for the account of Actief Techniek . You have to pay for any purchase of a laptop yourself.

Practical issues

You follow this one-year course at the Alfa College in Groningen . The training consists of:

✓ subject theory
✓ practical lessons
✓ general subjects (English, Dutch, maths and career coaching)

Intake possibilities

It is possible for this course to start in September or February.

Admission Requirements

You do not need a diploma to start this course. Een requirement for following this training is that you are 16 years old to start. 

After the training

With your Entree Bouw diploma in your pocket, you can move on to the BBL painter's training (level 2) after obtaining your diploma. This training lasts 2 years and is specifically aimed at the painting profession. 

During the BBL Painter training you will become acquainted with activities such as:
✓ sanding
✓ 
✓ painting
✓ place glass
✓ wallpaper

When you have obtained this diploma, you can start working for a painting and/or maintenance company.