Would you like to work in construction? Here are your options

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July

2026

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Do you enjoy working with your hands? Then a career in construction might be right for you. Whether you want to build, finish, or furnish homes and buildings, there are plenty of opportunities. And in construction, there’s always room to grow. Below is an overview of all the training programs and courses you can take.

De bouw heeft mensen nodig

De vraag naar mensen in de bouw is groot. Er is een hoop vraag naar nieuwe huizen, gebouwen moeten verduurzaamd worden en veel infrastructuur is hard toe aan het nodige onderhoud.

Daardoor zijn er in vrijwel alle bouwberoepen goede kansen op werk. Werkgevers zijn actief op zoek naar gemotiveerde medewerkers die het vak willen leren of zich verder willen specialiseren.

Doorgroeien in de bouw

De bouwsector is erg breed. Je kunt bijvoorbeeld aan de slag als timmerman, schilder, betonwerker, kraanmachinist, installateur en nog veel meer. Een groot voordeel van werken in de bouw is dat je veel kunt doorgroeien. Veel vakmensen beginnen als assistent of leerling en ontwikkelen zich stap voor stap verder.

Zo kun je doorgroeien naar functies zoals:

Voorman
Uitvoerder
Werkvoorbereider
Calculator
Projectleider
Specialist in een bepaald vakgebied

Kies de juiste opleiding of cursus

Om te starten of verder te groeien binnen jouw gekozen vakgebied kun je een meerjarige opleiding volgen, maar in sommige gevallen ook cursussen die minder lang duren.

Opleidingen bouw

Laten we eerst eens kijken naar wat algemene opleidingen in de bouw. Klik op een van de linkjes om een opleiding bij jou in de buurt te vinden.

Mbo niveau 1

Assistent bouwen, wonen en onderhoud | 1 jaar

Mbo niveau 2

Betonreparateur | 1-2 jaar

Metselaar | 1-2 jaar

Tegelzetter | 1-2 jaar

Timmerman | 1-2 jaar

Servicemedewerker gebouwen | 1-2 jaar

Industrieel lakverwerker | 1-2 jaar

Stukadoor | 1-2 jaar

Schilder | 1-2 jaar

Mbo niveau 3

Allround betonreparateur | 2-3 jaar

Allround metselaar | 2-3 jaar

Allround timmerman | 2-3 jaar

Allround vakkracht onderhoud- en klussenbedrijf | 2-3 jaar

Technicus hout en restauratie | 2-3 jaar

Vakkracht industrieel lakverwerker | 2-3 jaar

Mbo niveau 4

Decoratie- en restauratieschilder | 3-4 jaar

Middenkaderfunctionaris smart building | 3-4 jaar

Middenkaderfunctionaris bouw | 3-4 jaar

Cursussen en certificaten

Is een opleiding niks voor jou? Je kunt ook verschillende meerdaagse of eendaagse cursussen volgen. Bijvoorbeeld om jouw bouwkennis te vergroten.

Een overzicht van al deze cursussen vind je hier!

Let op! Je kunt de vergoedingen van Doorzaam alleen inzetten bij opleiders die aantoonbaar NRTO lid zijn.

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Table of contents

De bouw heeft mensen nodig

Doorgroeien in de bouw

Kies de juiste opleiding of cursus

Opleidingen bouw

Cursussen en certificaten

Sign up for "Want to Work in Construction? Here Are Your Options"

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Do you want to work in construction? "These Are the Options" has already aired

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Stories of temporary workers living their dreams

Need help with your personal development?

Looking for more job opportunities? Check out the most common career transitions in your field here

Are you interested in working in retail? Here are your options

Are you interested in working in the hospitality industry? Check out the opportunities here.

These are useful skills you can develop as a temporary worker

Are you applying for reimbursement? Here’s what you need to keep in mind

What types of reimbursement are available to you?

Animation: the Opportunity Budget for temporary workers

Watch: What compensation from Doorzaam means for these temporary workers

Working in industry: do you keep everything running smoothly?

Ready to work on yourself, your future or your job prospects?

Find out within 1 minute which budget is best for you.

Grow in your work and increase your job opportunities.