Installer Institute
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Installer Institute is a technical training school for mobile electronics under the parent company Metra Electronics.
The Installer Institute was created by Bill Jones, owner of Metra Electronics
in 1992. Directed by three master-certified installers through the MECP Mobile Electronic Certified Professional, Installer institute is a member of the Mobile Electronics Schools Association (MESA) providing schooling for car audio
certification MESA Certification
.The Installer Institute is located inside the Metra facility, just a few feet from Metra's research and development department. Because of this, the school can stay up to date with the newest vehicle information, such as proper disassembly, and bypassing factory equipment
In March of 2003 the school underwent a complete renovation, including new tools, classroom and furniture. The school is on an upward swing with attendance, and because of the rapid growth will be moving into a new 10000 square feet (929 m²) facility in the beginning of 2004
, speakers and radios. Students are encouraged to install the electronics into their own cars. Week 4 introduces mobile security, remote starters, and GPS navigation systems, after which, the Security System Certification exam is given. During week 5, students learn about more complex installations in order to take the Audio System Certification exam.
The latter 5 weeks of courses include leather interior installation, advanced fabrication, interior panel design and construction, painting and metal work, and an introduction to home audio
. Classes are limited to 18 students and there is a 96% passing rate for the MECP exam.
The course frequency consists of 10 four week courses in a year. The four weeks are Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, for a total of 160 hours http://caraudiomag.com/articles/installer-school-profiles-2.
In early 2010, Installer Institute came out with a 14-set video training series for do-it-yourself car stereo installers. The videos cover general and advanced installation of head units, amps and speakers; navigation, security and remote-start systems; enclosure design and construction; router techniques; fiberglass and plexi-glass techniques; welding; motorization; door panel and dash modifications; painting interior panels; and trunk customization. The entire set of 14 DVD's is $595, or $49 for individual DVD's.
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In 2009, Installer Institute created the Black Death Escalade,
which was nominated for Stereo of the Year by Aspec Magazine. The stereo included a eight 1500 watt amps for four 15" woofers.
In 2009, Installer Institute teamed up with VIBE UK to create three Italian Job themed Mini Coopers. All three of the Mini Coopers had three speakers in the front door (two 6" and a 5") and two 15" subwoofers in a wall behind the front seats and the required amplifiers in the trunk.
Metra Electronics
Metra Electronics is an automotive electronics company, specializing in audio electronic systems. Established in 1949 and since called "Installer's Choice," The Installer Institute, brainchild of Metra owner Bill Jones, is a technical training school providing MESA certification.Subsidiary brands...
in 1992. Directed by three master-certified installers through the MECP Mobile Electronic Certified Professional, Installer institute is a member of the Mobile Electronics Schools Association (MESA) providing schooling for car audio
Car audio
Car audio/video , auto radio, mobile audio, 12-volt and other terms are used to describe the sound or video system fitted in an automobile. While 12-volt audio and video systems are also used, marketed, or manufactured for marine, aviation, and buses, this article focuses on cars as the most common...
certification MESA Certification
MESA Certification
MESA Certification is the , an organization initiated by privately owned mobile electronics schools. The association develops educational standards for all approved mobile electronics training facilities, and prepare graduatess for careers in car audio....
.The Installer Institute is located inside the Metra facility, just a few feet from Metra's research and development department. Because of this, the school can stay up to date with the newest vehicle information, such as proper disassembly, and bypassing factory equipment
In March of 2003 the school underwent a complete renovation, including new tools, classroom and furniture. The school is on an upward swing with attendance, and because of the rapid growth will be moving into a new 10000 square feet (929 m²) facility in the beginning of 2004
Curriculum
The institute offers 5- or 10-week courses for basic installations. Week 1 is an introduction to formal installations, focusing on basic electrical knowledge. The Installation Knowledge Exam is taken before moving on to week 2, which introduces students to enclosure design and construction of subwoofers. The third week has students gain hands-on experience with electronicsElectronics
Electronics is the branch of science, engineering and technology that deals with electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies...
, speakers and radios. Students are encouraged to install the electronics into their own cars. Week 4 introduces mobile security, remote starters, and GPS navigation systems, after which, the Security System Certification exam is given. During week 5, students learn about more complex installations in order to take the Audio System Certification exam.
The latter 5 weeks of courses include leather interior installation, advanced fabrication, interior panel design and construction, painting and metal work, and an introduction to home audio
Home audio
Home audio, essentially, refers to any audio electronics intended for home use, such as shelf stereos and surround sound receivers, which are becoming the most popular piece of home audio equipment...
. Classes are limited to 18 students and there is a 96% passing rate for the MECP exam.
The course frequency consists of 10 four week courses in a year. The four weeks are Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, for a total of 160 hours http://caraudiomag.com/articles/installer-school-profiles-2.
In early 2010, Installer Institute came out with a 14-set video training series for do-it-yourself car stereo installers. The videos cover general and advanced installation of head units, amps and speakers; navigation, security and remote-start systems; enclosure design and construction; router techniques; fiberglass and plexi-glass techniques; welding; motorization; door panel and dash modifications; painting interior panels; and trunk customization. The entire set of 14 DVD's is $595, or $49 for individual DVD's.
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Awards and Achievements
The Installer Institute has provided state-of-the-art, hands-on training for talented beginners or experienced installers who wish to improve themselves in the automotive aftermarket installation industry.In 2009, Installer Institute created the Black Death Escalade,
which was nominated for Stereo of the Year by Aspec Magazine. The stereo included a eight 1500 watt amps for four 15" woofers.
In 2009, Installer Institute teamed up with VIBE UK to create three Italian Job themed Mini Coopers. All three of the Mini Coopers had three speakers in the front door (two 6" and a 5") and two 15" subwoofers in a wall behind the front seats and the required amplifiers in the trunk.