The Marcraft Mobile Electronics Installer Course introduces students to the exciting field of mobile electronics. There is an increasing demand for installers with the skills required to install aftermarket products such as audio, video and security systems.
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The Marcraft Mobile Electronics Installer Course provides the foundation knowledge to obtain the industry recognized Mobile Electronics Certification Professional (MECP).
The Mobile Electronics Installers Theory Text and Lab Guide explores the following critical learning components:
Late Model Vehicle Construction Philosophy
Fundamentals of Multimeter Use
Tools and Shop Safety
Introduction to Mobile Electronic Equipment
Audio Component Interconnection
Component Installation Techniques
An Introduction to the Sound Wave; Acoustic Principles
Introduction to Acoustical Principles
Introduction to Automotive Charging and Electrical Systems
Audio system noise principles
Introduction to relay theory
Security System Architecture
Vehicle Systems Interconnection
Aftermarket Security System Interconnection
Mobile Electronic Systems Design Philosophies
Charging and Electrical System Upgrades
Introduction to Crossover Fundamentals
Introduction to Low Frequency Systems
Introduction to Navigation Systems
Introduction to Mobile Video Systems
Introduction to Remote Control Starters
Theory to Reality - The Mobile Electronics Trainer
Marcraft is committed to insuring student success. The Mobile Electronics Text/Lab Guide is designed in conjunction with the revolutionary dashboard trainer offered exclusively by Marcraft. The full-size table top trainer provides a visual and hands on learning experience unlike any other.
Bring students back to the electronics classroom! Introduce this exciting new course into your curriculum today!
Average percentage of growth in employment 2002 to 2012 in fields of Vehicle and mobile equipment installers; Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles; and Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment 37.3% with median income of $33,486 for those with High School + Specialty Training.
-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Strategy Analytics estimates that US$20.1B worth of in-vehicle audio and display based entertainment systems revenues were generated across North America, Europe and Japan in 2003, with market growth expected to reach over US$36.9B by 2010. The North American market will account for US$15.5B, Europe US$9.0B, and Japan US$11.4B by 2010 ..."
- Strategy Analytics
There are many benefits to becoming MECP certified. For starters, MECP certification is good for your career, proving to a potential employer that you are a professional who is committed to the mobile electronics industry. Not only does certification strengthen your resume, it often boosts your paycheck, as many retailers offer increased compensation to certified installers. The Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP), the industry supported national certification program for the mobile electronics professional, insures that mobile electronics products will be sold and installed in a safe and reliable manner. This program was developed by mobile industry professionals that are the top in their field.
-Consumer Electronics Association
Business is good, and it's been able to place 85 percent of its graduates with jobs. Demand for mobile electronics graduates among the industry is high enough so that the school can't crank out graduates fast enough, with alumni finding work at places such as Good Guys, Circuit City, car dealers and specialists.
- Mobile Electronics Magazine
Creating your own in-house training program offers many additional advantages. It helps you attract and retain employees, contributes to the growth of your staff, and keeps your company competitive.
- Mobile Electronics Magazine
The Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) program is the only nationally-recognized program that certifies mobile electronics installers and sales people on the installation techniques and capabilities of automotive information technology, entertainment, navigation and safety/security systems. MECP issues Basic Installer (Bronze), Advanced Installer (Silver), Master Installer (Gold) and Mobile Product Specialist certifications to mobile electronics professionals who pass a written exam and meet the professional experiencecriteria. Installers are recertified every two to four years and are encouraged to progresstoward achieving Master Installer certification. Owned and operated by the Consumer Electronics Association, MECP has certified more than 25,000 installers since its creation in 1991. Nearly 10,000 professionals at thousands of retail locations across the country hold current MECP certifications and more than 5,000 installers take the certification exam annually
