If you are (almost) 18, you can obtain a secondary school diploma by learning a trade. Combine training for your profession with additional general education (Aanvullende Algemene Vorming = AAV).
The AAV certificate + your vocational training certificate = a secondary education diploma.
What vocational training courses can you combine the AAV with?
A course of at least 1 year
You can combine these courses with the one-year AAV:
- Computer operator
- ICT: Operating systems and networks
- Multi-skilled salesperson
- Webdesigner
- Electrician
- Cook
- Assistant cook
- Care assistant
- Dental assistant
Courses lasting at least 1.5 years
You can combine these courses with the one-and-a-half year AAV pathway:
- Photographer
- Property assistant (daytime route)
- Plumber/heating engineer
- School-age childcare worker
- Baby and toddler supervisor
- Head of Desserts, Pastries and Bread
- Head of Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs
- Head of Seafood
- Chef de Partie Meat, Game and Poultry
- Chef de Partie
- Chef de Partie
- Wine and Beer Sommelier
- Guide
- Hostess of a tourist destination
Minimum 2-year course
You can combine these courses with the 2-year AAV pathway:
- Polyvalent administrative assistant
- Medical administrative assistant
- Real estate assistant (evening course)
- Pharmacy assistant
- Youth and disability care
- Care assistant
- Farrier
- Baker - Pastrycutter
- Butcher