Secondary vocational education
After completing vmbo at the age of around 16, students can go on to secondary vocational education. De Groene Welle offers green mbo courses in two 2 courses of study at 4 levels.
We have classified our mbo courses into worlds. Each world offers attractive career prospects or options for further education, and for personal development and social success. We provide courses in the following worlds: Dynamic Design, Animal Friends, Good Food, Surprising Nature, Mighty Machines, Natural Health and Big Business.
Courses of study
There are two different courses of study: fulltime vocational training / school-based education (BOL) and apprenticeship training / work-based education (BBL).
BOL entails pupils attending school four days a week, and following a work placement one day a week. BBL, on the other hand, entails pupils working four days a week, and attending school one day a week.
Levels according to the European qualification framework The qualification structure for VET comprises four levels of training:
Level 1
Courses at the level of assistant craftsman equip students to perform simple executive tasks. These courses are intended for those who are not able to obtain a basic qualification (level 2), but can obtain a certificate nonetheless.
Level 2 (2 years)
Basic vocational training at the level of junior craftsman prepares students to perform executive tasks at a slightly higher level. The diploma awarded at this level is equivalent to a basic qualification, which is the minimum that everyone should have.
Level 3 (3 years)
Holders of a professional training diploma at the level of a self-reliant craftsman are able to carry out tasks completely independently. They must also be able to account for their actions to colleagues and monitor and supervise the application of standard procedures by others.
Level 4 (4 years)
middle management or specialist training at the level of executive / foreman prepares students to carry out tasks completely independently, combined with the ability to perform a broad range of tasks or specialise in a particular world. Students must also demonstrate that they possess non-job-specific skills, such as tactical and strategic thinking, and can expect to take up posts in which they have hierarchical, formal and organisational responsibilities.