Schools for installers?

[BBHP13 10+ year member]

As the subject line reads.....do these exist? I like car audio. Was really into it in the late 80's and early 90's. Been out for a long time and things sure have changed. Anyway....don't take this the wrong way (I don't need anymore smart azz remarks), I don't need a job doing this. I don't have to have a job period. I think I would enjoy wiring cars and installing audio equipment and was wondering how to get into doing it the right way. I have fair to good carpentry skills, Fairly good electrical skills, good automotive skills and figured I would enjoy doing it.

LMK.

Thanks

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[EarDrummin. 10+ year member]

They sure do, just don't jump on the first one you find out about, though. Some are much more respected than others, in a non-collegiate kind of way. Some are after your money, and will teach you x amount of things. Some will start from base electronics, and go up to creative fiberglassing and professional installation.

A good school will set you up with an mecp basic installer test at the end, as well as endorse your name as an installer and hopefully set you up with a job. I'm attending in a few months at the following school if you'd like to see what they're all about. http://www.syntec-school.com

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

Acoustic Edge Institute (Main Office)

3900 S. Broadway Bldg. #2E

Edmond, OK 73013

(866)813-3343

www.acousticedge.com

303 Wells Fargo Drive Bldg #B-10

Houston, TX 77090

(281)893-7755

www.stereoschool.com

Installer Institute

460 Walker St., Suite B2

Holly Hill, FL 32117

1-800-354-6782

www.installerinstitute.com

Metro Auto Electronics Training Institute

111 Market Street

Kenilworth, NJ 07033

1-800-649-6387

www.metro-auto.com

Mobile Dynamics

415 S.48th St. #101

Tempe, AZ 85281

1-800-610-2122

www.mobiledynamics.com

Mobile Dynamics

25 Kinnear Ct. #4

Richmond Hill, Ontario

L4B 1H9

1-800-325-0568

www.mobiledynamics.com

The Ritop School

200 Dexter Avenue

Watertown, MA 02472

(888)447-4867

www.ritop.com

Syntec Technical School

460 US Highway 46 West

South Hackensack, NJ 07606

(201)329-9000

www.syntec-school.com

 

[jeramydean 10+ year member]

i am very interested in going to a school like this, i was wondering how much it costs you?

 

[missionpilot 10+ year member]

and about how long do their courses last?

 

[HONDA-2NR 10+ year member]

do you have to be 18 or older or can you be younger. I am 16 and a junior in high school and over the summer i want to take some extra classes and was thinking about something like this. Do you think that this is permitted?

 

[EarDrummin. 10+ year member]

Some require a H.S. diploma or GED, however not most. If you search through the links that DBfan stated, you can see that some allow students at a minimum age of 16. Tuitions aren't listed on sites, and can vary quite a bit depending on what a particular school involves in its curriculum (tools included, materials, etc.).

Courses, from what I seen, are variable. You can choose 4 months, 2 months, saturdays only, etc.. depending on which path is suited best for you.

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

One at a time. The list is HUGE!

Acoustic Edge Institute (Main Office)

3900 S. Broadway Bldg. #2E

Edmond, OK 73013

(866) 813-3343

www.acousticedge.com

 

303 Wells Fargo Drive Bldg #B-10

Houston, TX 77090

(281) 893-7755

www.stereoschool.com

 

To Enroll:

Student enrollees must be atleast 16yrs. old to attend classes. Any student under 18 must have a legal guardian sign the enrollment contract. No credit is given for previous training or work experience. Must show: H.S. diploma, GED, or equivalency given by the school.(Any eligible person may attend any class without having had a prior class except course 10.)

 

Class Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm

 

Tuition depends on classes:

-Intro to Electronics (Basic MECP Prep course): $800(4days/28hrs.)

-Acoustics: $200(1day/7hrs.)

-Mobile Audio Installation: $350(2days/14hrs.)

-Mobile Security: $550(3days/21hrs.)

-Enclosure Design & Construction: $600(3days/21hrs.)

-Router Fabrication: $400(2days/14hrs.)

-Kick Panels: $450(2days/14hrs.)

-Advanced Fabrication: $700(3days/21hrs.)

Select Courses offered only a few times a year:

-Mobile Video: $250(1day/7hrs.)

-Advanced Security: $400(2days/14hrs.)

Combined Courses at discount rate:

-Installation Package: $1750(10days/70hrs.)

-Fabrication Package: $2000(10days/70hrs.)

-Installation & Fabrication Package: $3550(20days/140hrs.)

 

[BBHP13 10+ year member]

Thanks for the relpy. Just wish there was one local to me. Oh well. Maybe I'll move near one in the future. Any chance one might have an on line study course? Not sure what that would involve but hey, theory is part of the knowledge!

Thanks again.

 

[XDrkmanX 10+ year member]

If you find one in the Chicago area let me know.

 

[poundin s-10 10+ year member]

One at a time. The list is HUGE!
Acoustic Edge Institute (Main Office)

3900 S. Broadway Bldg. #2E

Edmond, OK 73013

(866) 813-3343

www.acousticedge.com

 

303 Wells Fargo Drive Bldg #B-10

Houston, TX 77090

(281) 893-7755

www.stereoschool.com

 

To Enroll:

Student enrollees must be atleast 16yrs. old to attend classes. Any student under 18 must have a legal guardian sign the enrollment contract. No credit is given for previous training or work experience. Must show: H.S. diploma, GED, or equivalency given by the school.(Any eligible person may attend any class without having had a prior class except course 10.)

 

Class Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm

 

Tuition depends on classes:

-Intro to Electronics (Basic MECP Prep course): $800(4days/28hrs.)

-Acoustics: $200(1day/7hrs.)

-Mobile Audio Installation: $350(2days/14hrs.)

-Mobile Security: $550(3days/21hrs.)

-Enclosure Design & Construction: $600(3days/21hrs.)

-Router Fabrication: $400(2days/14hrs.)

-Kick Panels: $450(2days/14hrs.)

-Advanced Fabrication: $700(3days/21hrs.)

Select Courses offered only a few times a year:

-Mobile Video: $250(1day/7hrs.)

-Advanced Security: $400(2days/14hrs.)

Combined Courses at discount rate:

-Installation Package: $1750(10days/70hrs.)

-Fabrication Package: $2000(10days/70hrs.)

-Installation & Fabrication Package: $3550(20days/140hrs.)

i know this is an old post, but i was just wondering if the 20 day course would get you a MECP cirtification ( or an oppertunity to take the test), plus has anyone attended the mobile dynamics class, and if so, how much was is to take the complete course ( take MECP test) thanks again.

 

[BiaBia 10+ year member]

You don't have to go through these schools to get your MECP Certification. You can take a test if you know it in and out or http://www.bcae1.com. Take the test for like $30 or something or spend $4000 to take month long course. I am going to Installer Institute in Oct.. I can't wait.

 

[Acidburn 5,000+ posts]

i just finished my 4 weeks at Mobile Dynamics today, IM me at Acidburn2053 if you have questions

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

I went to Installer Institute when it first opened almost 15 years ago now. I was in the first classes. Its expensive, but I cant really say how much, as I had a relative working there at the time (Metra Electronics) so I got to go for free. Most of them Ive seen are too cost prohibitive to allow someone to go to just to learn about a hobby, unless you are rich. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

It funny, back then they had the walls lined with MB Quart speakers and Volcano subs, saying they were the next big things. I guess they were half right. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif