Marcraft International Corp. offers a course in mobile electronics installation. The course areas of study include tool shop safety, multimeter use, introduction to mobile electronic equipment, audio component interconnection, acoustic principles, audio systems noise principles, automotive charging and electrical systems and upgrades, navigation systems, mobile video systems, remote control starters, aftermarket security systems, and relay theory. Graduates of the mobile electronics installer course have the requisite knowledge base to obtain certification as a Mobile Electronics Certification Professional (MECP).
Marcraft International Corp.
100 N. Morain Street, Suite 302
Kennewick, WA 99336
509-374-1951
mic-inc.com
Installer Institute (II) offers a ten-week program in mobile electronics that is broken into two segments: Basic Installation and Advanced Installation. The Basic Installation segment, which is weeks one through five, covers introduction to formal installations, enclosure design and construction, beyond basic installations, complex installations, and advanced security and navigation. The Advanced Installation segment, which runs weeks six through ten, covers leather interior installations, advanced installations, interior panel design and construction, introduction to home audio, and painting and metal work. Students attend class 40 hours each week. Tuition, housing, books, tests, and tools are included in the cost of the certificate program. II is a founding member of the MESA.
Installer Institute
1524 RidgewoodAve
Holly Hill, FL 32117
800-354-6782
installerinstitute.com
Metro Auto Mechanics offers a hands-on course in mobile electronic product installation. During the coursework, students learn to professionally install stereos, amplifiers, equalizers, CD players, mobile video/TVs, alarms, remote starters, navigation systems, and other electronic components. Payment plan options are available to qualifying students. According to its website, advantages of attending Metro Auto Mechanic's are job placement, career guidance, and MECP certification.
Metro Auto Mechanics
111 Market Street
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
800-649-6387
metro-auto.com
Mobile Tech Training offers a mobile electronics installation course in four segments. In segment one, covered topics of study include introduction to the mobile electronics industry, power and hand tools, AC/DC basics, mobile electronic circuitry, meters and industry products, and terminology. During segment two, students learn the intricacies of electrical components, wiring, fuses, speaker basics, noise, sound theory, troubleshooting techniques, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) data integration, and soldering and crimping techniques. Areas of study during segment three include relay theory, mobile electronic security systems, remote starters, motorization techniques, and troubleshooting techniques. In the fourth segment, areas of study include the mobile video, navigation system, and satellite radio. At the conclusion of the fourth segment, students review for the MECP exam.
Mobile Tech Training
460 US Highway 46 West
South Hackensack, NJ 07606
201-329-9000
mobiletechtraining.co
Acoustic Edge Institute offers a four-week mobile electronics installation course. During week one, students attend 37.5 hours of lecture on introduction to electronics, which is a preparatory course for the MECP Basic Installer's examination. Week two consists of 18 hours of lecture and 19.5 hours of lab. Areas of study covered in week two include cover acoustics and mobile audio and video installations. Students attend 14 hours of lecture and 23.5 hours of lab during week three. Week three covers mobile security installation. During week four, students attend 9 hours of lecture and 28.5 hours of lab. The course of study during the fourth week is enclosure design and construction and router fabrication. Acoustic Edge Institute is a member of MESA.
Acoustic Edge Institute
303 Wells Fargo Drive, Ste. B-10
Houston, TX 77090-4048
281-893-7755
stereoschool.com