Mission Statement
Mission Statement
“Knowledge is Power”
Installer Institute’s mission is to provide an avenue for car, home and marine
audio enthusiasts to become professionally trained installers. Even as a
beginner, our classes are designed to train you in areas ranging from basic
installation to custom fabrications and mobile security installations.
Installer Institute is dedicated to providing hands­-on training for individuals,
who want to become mobile, home or marine electronics installers, work in
the mobile electronics field or who wish to improve themselves in the after­
market installation industry. It is our belief that an installer’s knowledge is the
most valuable tool he or she can possess.
We strive to extend to our students the benefits of our philosophies of
integrity, safety, and installation techniques. Installer Institute has formed an
alliance with many manufacturers to achieve a common goal – the growth of
professionalism in our diverse industry.
Licensed By: FL Commission for Independent Education (CIE)
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Welcome Letter........................................................................................................................ 3
MESA and MECP Certification ............................................................................................... 4
Curriculum Overview.............................................................................................................. 5
NEW 900 Hour Program......................................................................................................... 6
Week 1: Introduction to Formal Installations..................................................................... 8
Week 2: Enclosure Design and Construction ..................................................................... 9
Week 3: Beyond Basic Installation........................................................................................ 10
Week 4: Advanced Mobile Security ..................................................................................... 11
Week 5: Complex Installations ............................................................................................. 12
Week 6: Leather Interior Installations ................................................................................ 13
Week 7: Advanced Fabrication ............................................................................................. 14
Week 8: Interior Panel Design & Construction................................................................... 15
Week 9: Painting and Metal Work........................................................................................ 16
Week 10: Introduction to Home Audio ............................................................................... 17
Graduation Day........................................................................................................................ 18
SBCA Certification Class ........................................................................................................ 19
Policies ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Accommodations .................................................................................................................... 21
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Table Of Contents
Located In Daytona Beach, FL
"The Worlds Most Famous Beach"
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The Installer Institute was first opened in 1992 making it not only one of the most established and wellknown schools in the mobile electronics industry, but also the premier facility for students to begin
their careers as professional installers. At the institute we have enlightened thousands of installers in
our beginning and advanced hands-on courses. Installer Institute is a strong supporter of the Mobile
Electronics Schools Association (MESA) helping with it’s inception in early 2008. Graduates of the
Installer Institute will find employers recognize and appreciate certified and well educated applicants
and employees, and can often advance in their careers thanks to the training received while enrolled
in our course.
The Installer Institute is constantly updating our curriculum. As a part of Metra Electronics, the
world’s leading manufacturer of automobile installation kits and wiring harnesses, we have the
advantage of being exposed to the latest vehicles and their integration requirements and often assist
in product development and design. The Installer Institute also maintains relationships with major
electronics manufacturers to insure that we stay current with new products, frequently assisting those
manufacturers in testing the very latest prototypes coming to market. So, not only will you receive the
most updated information during the course, you will also receive the very best hands on experience
and a quality instruction from our state approved and qualified instructors.
Installer Institute and its instructors are certified by the Commission for Independent Education and
the Department of Education. That means that our curriculum is recognized and approved by the
state of Florida. We are proud to announce that we are now Accredited by the Accrediting Council
for Continuing Education and Training - ACCET. Please read through the information and if you are
serious about attending the Installer Institute we would like to help in any way possible. If you or a
relative needs additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us toll free (800)-354-6782.
We are available from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Registration can be
done right over the phone for your convenience. Classes are limited to a first come-first served basis,
so enroll today!
Sincerely yours,
Installer Institute Staff
Welcome to Installer Institute
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Mobile Electronics Schools Association
Mobile Electronics Schools Association
The Mobile Electronics Schools Association or MESA is an organization that was put
together by privately owned mobile electronics schools. The goal is to build a standard
for the education that a student would receive while attending an approved mobile
electronics training facility. One of the primary focuses of MESA is to build consumer
and retail shop awareness by developing educational standards that all MESA schools
must adhere to.
The Mesa Exams were developed to help guide an individual through the installation knowledge and
skills required of today’s mobile electronics installers. There are two very important parts to the MESA
exams, the theory and practical hands on skills. Both are equally important when guiding a student
though the process of becoming a mobile electronics technician. While attending MESA approved
schools the students have the ability to achieve specific certification in areas like Audio System
Installations, and Security Systems Installations. Below you will find a description of each MESA exam
offered at Installer Institute; if you have any additional questions please contact Monica Anderson at
1-800-354-6782.
MESA Exams offered at Installer Institute
Installation Knowledge Exam (IKE)- This Exam covers five fundamental areas of mobile electronics
installation. Students take the exam during the first week of class. The Installation Knowledge Exam is
a prerequisite to the other MESA exams.
Audio System Certification (ASC)- This Exam covers the day to day installation skill that an installer
will need to become a valued asset to an installation retail shop. Students take this exam at the end
of the 5th week of class.
Security System Certification (SSC)- This Exam covers the area of vehicle security and remote starters,
this is a specific talent and the exam gives the student the skills to be profitable in the installation bays.
All students are required to take the MESA Installation Knowledge Exam as this exam is the foundation
and a prerequisite to taking all other certification tests. Additional exams will be given to students
over Installer Institute’s 10 week course. Each Exam has 200 questions giving the students 3 hours
to complete the exams. A student must receive a minimum passing score of 70% in all 5 sections of
each exam in order to pass that test. If a student doesn’t pass one or more sections of the exam he or
she has the option to retake the missed section(s) only at a MESA approved training facility. For more
information please logon to www.MESAorg.com
MECP Exams offered at Installer Institute
Basic Installation Technician - This certification tests the student's knowledge on a
broad range of apprentice-level mobile electronics topics. This exam requires less than
1 year experience and the certification is valid for 2 years.
Advanced Installation Technician - This certification is designed for installation
technicians who have a comprehensive understanding of vehicle electronics and
practical applications. This exam requires 1 year experience and the certification is valid for 4 years.
Master Installation Technician - This certification is the highest level of achievement. Individuals who
achieve this certification are considered leaders in the industry. This exam requires 3 years hands-on
experience in installation and have an Advanced Installation Technician certification. This certification
is valid for 4 years.
Mobile Product Specialist - This exam is designed for sales representatives and offers in-depth
knowledge into technology, products, and system design. This exam requires no previous experience
and the certification is valid for 4 years,
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During any of our programs, students will be exposed to a vast range of technical knowledge and
advanced installation techniques extending from the fundamentals of electricity and electronics to the
fabrication techniques used by many of the industry’s most respected custom installers. With our “no
one left behind” mind-set, we can take the most novice student and set them on the track to an exciting
and profitable career in mobile/home electronics, while still challenging more experienced enrollees.
All students have the ample opportunity to get “hands on” building and working with eight unique
projects designed to allow individual creativity to shine through, while imparting the widest possible
range of experience and skills.
A high percentage of our graduates continue on to rewarding careers in the consumer electronics field.
II alumni are running their own businesses, working for major electronics manufacturers, government,
large corporations and even appearing on television. With the proper education and dedication, the
sky is the limit in the mobile electronics field.
Our staff and instructors are consumer electronics enthusiasts and strive to keep current with the
trends in the mobile electronics, constantly updating curriculum with new technologies as they appear.
We travel the country attending manufacturer events, trade shows and meets keeping our fingers on
the pulse of the industry.
NEW - 900 Hour Program
Mobile Electronics Programs
Comprehensive Installations
Basic Installations
School Curriculum
School Curriculum
- Total of 5 weeks/200 hours
- Total of 23 weeks/900 hours
• Getting Started In Mobile Electronics
• Introduction to Formal Installations
• Installing As A Professional
• Enclosure Design & Construction
• Subwoofer Enclosure Design
& Vehicle Acoustics
• Beyond Basic Installations
• Integrating with OEM Systems
• Complex Installations
• Practical Installations
• Security & Remote In A Digital World
• Leather Interior Installations
• Advanced Mobile Security
Advanced Installations
- Total of 5 weeks/200 hours
• Introduction to Home Audio
& Structured Wiring
• Leather Interior Installation
• Home Automation & Control
• Interior Panel Design & Construction
• Introduction To Automotive Tinting
• Painting & Metal Work
• Mesa & MECP Review
• Introduction to Home Audio
• Advanced Interior Panel Design
• Learning & Mastering Custom Fabrication
• Fiberglass Enclosure Design & Construction
• Fabricating with Advanced Composites
• Painting & Welding
• Career Building Skills & Development
• Starting your Own Business Workshop
• Advanced Fabrication
Continuing Education Courses
• Introduction to Formal Installations
• Enclosure Design & Construction
• Beyond Basic Installations
• Advanced Mobile Security
• Complex Installations
• Leather Interior Installation
• Advanced Fabrication
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Comprehensive Installations
Comprehensive Installations
Installer Institute's 900 Hour Program
- 900 clock hours, 23 weeks
Upon completion of this program graduates can seek employment in a variety of companies in the auto
industry where auto electronics installation and advanced knowledge is required. Students complete
course work in the classroom, watch demonstrations, and complete hands-on projects. There will be
weekly competency tests. Upon satisfactory completion graduates receive a diploma.
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900 Hour Program Outline
Getting Started In Mobile Electronics (GS-101 80 Clock Hours)
The student will be able to demonstrate a foundational knowledge of electrical theory, circuits,
components and best practices related to the auto sound and security industry. They will be prepared
to take the Mobile Electronics Certification Program (MECP) and Mobile Electronics Schools Association
(MESA) examinations.
Installing As A Professional (IAP-201 40 Clock Hours)
The student will be familiar with the features, technology and installation requirements of the most
common autosound components and the proper tools, techniques and accepted practices for
integrating them into today’s vehicles.
Subwoofer Enclosure Design And Vehicle Acoustics (SED-301 80 Clock Hours)
The student will be able to measure for, design, construct and upholster sealed, ported, and bandpass
subwoofer enclosures. They will be able to predict and model the response of said enclosures in the
interior of a vehicle.
Integrating With OEM Systems (OEM-401 40 Clock Hours)
This one week course details the challenges of and solutions for integrating aftermarket electronics
with factory installed systems.
Practical Installations (PI-501 80 Clock Hours)
The student will be able to show practical skills in the assembly and disassembly of vehicles and gain
hands on experience with products common to the autosound industry.
Security And Remote Start In A Digital World (SRS-601 80 Clock Hours)
The student will be able to: demonstrate proper shop safety, test and identify vehicle wiring, install a
mobile security system, install a remote start system, install power door locks, power trunk release and
automation devices.
Leather Interior Installations (LII-701 40 Clock Hours)
The students will receive hands on training of the removal, installation and reassembly of modern day
vehicle interiors. Student will be learning to install leather interior seat kits, headrest kits, and replacing
factory door panel inserts.
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900 Hour Program Outline (Continued)
Introduction To Home Audio And Structured Wiring (IHA-801 40 Clock Hours)
This class will focus on the basics of home audio such as structured wiring, distributed audio, speaker
mounting, troubleshooting, system design, and room acoustics.
Home Automation And Control (HAC-901 40 Clock Hours)
This one week course delves into the connections and protocols used in controlling smart homes and
electronic entertainment systems. Students will receive classroom training and will work to program
popular control systems.
Introduction To Automotive Window Tinting (IAT-1001 40 Clock Hours)
The student will understand the tools, materials and techniques necessary to apply automotive window
tinting film and be able to demonstrate skills in applying this film in a shop environment.
MESA And MECP Review (MMR-1101 40 Clock Hours)
Students will review topics and information required to successfully take the MESA and MECP
certification examinations. MECP exam will be available at an additional cost.
Advanced Interior Panel Design (AIP-1201 40 Clock Hours)
The student will be able to redesign and build new interior plastic panels to house radios, performance
gauges and smart phones. They will also learn the skills necessary to relocate A/C controls. And how
to finish these parts to OEM standards. The skills in this class will help a student integrate aftermarket
electronics into a vehicle’s stereo system and maintain a factory look and feel for the customer.
Learning And Mastering Custom Fabrication (LMF-1301 80 Clock Hours)
Students will be able to create custom interior parts using wood, fiberglass and foam. They will be
introduced to the tools, techniques, jigs and materials necessary to create custom door panels, tweeter
pods, dashboards and consoles.
Comprehensive Installations
Comprehensive Installations
Fiberglass Enclosure Design And Construction (FED-1401 40 Clock Hours)
The student will be familiar with the materials, chemicals, tools and processes involved in creating
custom enclosures for subwoofers solely from composite fiberglass materials and will be assigned
class projects to demonstrate and refine those skills.
Fabricating With Advanced Composites (FAC-1501 40 Clock Hours)
This one week course occurs in classroom and shop and focuses on techniques for working with
advanced composites like carbon fiber and Kevlar in cosmetic and structural applications. Wet layup
and vacuum infusion techniques are covered.
Painting And Welding (PW-1601 80 Clock Hours)
Students will be introduced to the tools, techniques, and materials necessary to build motorizations,
amplifier racks, battery mounts and exterior body modifications such as fender flares using sheet
metal and mild steel stock. Students will be able to fabricate custom projects made from sheet metal
and mild steel using various cutting tools and M.I.G. welders. Students will be able to finish metal,
wood and plastic fabrications to a high gloss using industry standard tools and materials.
Career Building And Job Skills Development (CBS-1701 10 Clock Hours)
The student will be able to: Effectively market himself and search for available positions, build an
effective resume, execute a successful interview and understand how to best retain a position once
employed.
Starting Your Own Business Workshop (SYP-1801 10 Clock Hours)
Students will understand the process for starting and operating a small business.
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Week 1 - Introduction to Formal Installations
Mobile Electronics Weeks 1-10
Basic Installation Weeks 1-5
Week 1. Introduction to Formal Installations
During the first week of class the student will be introduced to the Instructors, staff and our 10,000 square
foot facility. This class focuses on having our students achieve the first MESA exam in only one week. The
Introduction to formal installations class provides a solid foundation of the principles, techniques, and
safety needed for advancement into our other courses.
This five day course takes place entirely in the classroom and on the fifth day students will take the MESA
Installation Knowledge exam. The Installation Knowledge Exam focuses on basic electrical knowledge and
accepted 12 volt installation practices. This exam provides a foundation for the MESA specialty certifications
presented in the following weeks, and is the first step to becoming a MESA Certified installer.
Class Outline
Installing with a plan
Shop safety
Fire Safety
Atomic Structure
Basic Electrical
Test Equipment
Voltage, Current, Resistance
Ohms Law
Basic Calculations
Watts Law
Series and Parallel Wiring
Series Parallel wiring
Wire Gauge Selection
Electrical components
Capacitors, Inductors
Resistors
Battery
Review for the MESA Exam
Installation Knowledge Exam
Students can use their own cars throughout
their training
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Each desk has a computer and relay boards that
is used throughout the course.
Students focus on preparing for the MESA Installation
knowledge Exam during the first week of class.
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This course ensures that our students will have a thorough understanding of loudspeakers and their
parameters. We explore the relationship between loudspeakers and their enclosures and come to
understand the effects of a vehicle’s dimensions on these enclosures. Students will understand the
design and benefits of advanced enclosures, such as sealed, ported and sealed bandpass enclosures.
As a class, for a single model of woofer, students will design, build, and upholster a variety of sealed and
ported enclosures encompassing a wide range of tuning frequencies and volumes. These enclosures
then will be tested and their response curves mapped and compared. Finally, their sound quality will be
evaluated by the students in our Audio Demonstration Lab.
Individually, students will have the opportunity for a nominal fee to design and construct enclosures for
their own vehicles using their newly acquired skills and knowledge.
Enclosure Design And Construction Outline
Speaker Design
Basic Speaker Parameters
Understanding Enclosures
Calculating Box Sizes
Transfer Function
Standing Waves
Enclosure Design Software
Sealed Enclosures
Ported Enclosures
Compare the sound from
one box to another
Working with routers
Using a perfect circle jig
Seamless carpeting techniques
Proper mount of enclosures
Students will understand the design and benefits of
advanced enclosures.
Students are taught how to properly design, tune and construct enclosures using the latest in box building techniques.
Week 2 - Enclosure Design and Construction
Week 2. Enclosure Design and Construction
Once completed, students will test and audition enclosures.
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Week 3 - Beyond Basic Installation
Week 3. Beyond Basic Installation
Beyond Basic Installations teaches our students proper installation procedures and provides an
understanding of what customers’ needs are. This course covers the correct methods for installing
equipment that they will be working with in a real shop environment. This part of the class also allows
the students to work on their personal vehicles to fix any existing audio problems or to install new
equipment into their vehicles. So be prepared to get dirty!
OEM integration is an essential part of the installation bay environment. Now, more than ever, installers
are hired based on their ability to integrate equipment into factory systems while maintaining the
original operation of the vehicle. During this week, students will learn how to integrate aftermarket
electronics properly and safely into factory vehicles. A significant portion of our teaching during this
week is done in our Audio Demonstration Lab. This area allows the students to interact with the types
of equipment that many retail shops might carry. The students and instructors work together with
the products, ensuring all students have a good understanding of the functions and operation of the
equipment before moving on.
Beyond Basic Installations Outline
Installing with a Plan
Proper Connections
Soldering Techniques Soldering Exercise
Proper Disassembly
System Design
Proper Tool Usage
Proper Reassembly
Radio Installations
Speaker Installations
Amplifier Installations
OEM integration
Bluetooth
Satellite Radio and HD Radio
Factory Interfacing
Gain Adjustment and EQ Adjustment
Cross-over Adjustment Troubleshooting
Students practice installing equipment that they will
be working with in a real shop environment
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Students receive real work experience and how to apply
it in the installation bay.
We encourage students to work on their vehicles in class,
WHICH will help prepare them for working in a real shop.
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Security and Remote Start are among the fastest-growing areas in mobile electronics. Students will
learn how to install a reliable security system that includes advanced technologies and convenience
features. They will learn how to use resistors, relays, diodes, switches and many of the interfaces and
bypasses necessary in current and future vehicles. Students will learn how to incorporate the devices
used in motorization and sequencing applications. All students will be required to take part in the
actual installation of an automobile security system. Students are given the opportunity to obtain the
most advanced security products on the market and install them in their own vehicles.
Mobile Security, Navigation and Video Outline
Security System Installation
Interfacing Factory Alarms
Door Locks
Window/Sunroof Modules
Remote Starters
Relays
Proximity/Radar Sensors
Safe Vehicle Interfaces
Advanced Security Features
Vehicle Preparation
Alarm Preparation
Ignition Switches
Students will learn how to use resistors, relays, diodes,
and switches necessary for successful installation.
Immobilizer and clutch bypass
techniques
Databus Interface Modules
and programming
Vehicle Datasheets
Week 4 - Advanced Mobile Security
Week 4. Advanced Mobile Security
Students receive hands-on training by learning
to install alarms and remote starts
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Week 5 - Complex Installations
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Week 5. Complex Installations
Complex Installations will focus on the next level of the MESA exams. During this week of class students
will prepare to take the Audio System Installer and Security Systems Installer certification exams.
These exams will help reinforce the information from the previous weeks of classroom and hands
on skills. Because the MESA certification is based on written and practical skills the student’s hands
on evaluations from the previous weeks of class will come into account when totaling the final MESA
grade. Students must maintain a 70% or higher overall to become certified by the Mobile Electronics
Schools Association.
During navigation training, students will be taught the uses, installation and operation of a GPS
navigation system. We will cover the placement and system integration of these units, as well as the
proper location of accompanying video monitors and media devices. Mobile video is a very important
and profitable part of today’s install bay. Students will learn how to properly mount and route wires to
the aftermarket video screen, and also how to troubleshoot video noise, and will be informed about
state laws regarding video.
Complex Installations Outline
Source Units (DVD, IPOD, Cell Phone, etc.)
System Layout and Design
Vehicle to Multimedia system interface
Upgrading OEM systems
OEM Integration
Advanced Speaker Placement
Advanced Multimeter Use
Wave Theory
Sound Quality Competition Judging
Series / Parallel Connections
Troubleshooting / Noise
MESA Review
Navigation Components
Navigation Installation
G.P.S. Satellites
Future of Navigation
Hand-held Systems
Cell Phone Navigation
Multimedia Systems
Proper Wiring
Video Switching
Video Integration and Devices
Video Troubleshooting
Proper Installation
Audio System Installer Exam
Security Systems Installer Exam
Students receive real work experience and how to apply
it in the installation bay.
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Week 6. Leather Interior Installations
Now more that ever shop owners have to diversify and
branch out into new areas of business. One area that
has made a big impact in installation shops across the
country is new car dealers wanting to make their vehicles
standout on the lot by offering upgraded leather interiors
for brand new vehicles. This type of work is referred to as
Expediter work and is quickly gaining ground across the
country. The Installer Institute’s Leather Kit Installation
class helps open that new door with this five day course
that teaches students the skills necessary to change
a vehicles interior from one material to another. Each
student will take part in the disassembly of interior seats,
head rest, door inserts, and arm rests. Students will then
recover and reinstall them with brand new predesigned
custom leather kits.
Students work on real vehicles receiving
practical hands-on skills.
Leather Kit Installations Outline
Vehicle Check-in procedures
Proper Tool Usage
Design options
Customer conduct
Proper Disassembly
Removing factory seat covers
Types of leather kits
Proper storage of materials
Install Leather kit
Proper reassembly
Tips and tricks
Recover headrests
Door panel inserts
Armrest
Vehicle Check-out procedures
Custom colors and options available
Week 6 - Leather Interior Installations
Mobile Electronics Weeks 1-10
Advanced Installation Weeks 6-10
Students may choose to install a Leather kit into their
vehicle during this week of training. Additional cost
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Week 7 - Advanced Fabrication
Week 7. Advanced Fabrication
Advanced Fabrications is truly a unique experience. This class is one week of hands-on projects. During
this segment, students will learn proper shop safety and etiquette. They will use and become familiar with
many of the same tools found in high-end custom shops around the world. Over the next three weeks, our
students will understand the many uses of materials such as wood, metal, fiberglass, resins and body fillers.
These materials are incorporated into the training of techniques used to fabricate custom door panels, kick
panels, dashboards, consoles, amp racks and speaker enclosures.
Students will learn the techniques of cutting and polishing Plexiglas, and will learn the advantages of ABS,
laminates, and many other materials. They will also learn how to incorporate raised lettering, logos, vinyl
wrapping and much more! Finally, students will learn how to use their own imagination to apply finishing
touches that make a custom installation truly stand out. Students are encouraged to keep assigned projects
for future presentation as an addition to their portfolios.
Advanced Fabrication Outline
Shop Safety
Tool Usage
Mixing Ratios
Working with Chemicals
Basic Wood Working
How to Make a Jig
How to Make a Speaker Ring Forming
Materials
Fiberglass Work
Body Filler Work
Sanding Techniques
Finishing Techniques
Suede
Raised Lettering
Graduate Alex Sinclair built this 2009 CES show
vehicle after completing Advanced Fabrication
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Students get hands-on training while working with
the latest and greatest fabrication tools.
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This week of class will be an introduction to ABS remolding of plastic panels. This class takes place
in the woodshop for the entire week where students learn on real life plastic dash kits. This exciting
class focuses on the students by teaching them how to integrate accessories, (such as monitors and
controllers) relocating A/C controls and creating custom mounts for equipment into a factory panel
when it normally wouldn’t fit. Students construct a project on which they use their creativity & design
skills to create a unique and rewarding outcome. These projects are then used in week 9 when students
learn to apply primer & paint.
During this week students will have the ability to work on their vehicle doing minor fabrication and
recovering of factory panels. All projects need to be approved by an instructor and must be completed
by the last day of this week’s class.
*Additional Cost May Apply
Interior Panel Design And Construction Outline
Types of Plastic
Proper tool usage
Mounting issues
Project design and execution
Advanced ABS work
Fitting projects into factory panel
Recovering Panels
Advanced raised lettering
Students will learn the skills to remold factory dash panels using the
latest remolding techniques
Week 8 - Interior Panel Design and Construction
Week 8. Interior Panel Design and Construction
Customize The Perfect
Dash After This Class
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Week 9 - Painting and Metal Work
Week 9. Painting And Metal Work
Week 9 is an exciting time at the Installer Institute. This is the time during which students get to work
with different types of paints and metal, and learn the techniques for fabricating with these popular
materials. This class will set you apart from your peers in the install bay by showing them how you can
take your installations to the next level. It is designed to give you the skills that will enable you to dye
factory panels a new color, or to build a project that will match the factory interior color of any vehicle.
In this week, students will learn how to cut, fabricate and weld metal frames and brackets that will
provide secure mounting points for equipment. They will learn the basics of MIG welding and practice
welding skills while working to construct their class project. This class will also cover an introduction to
motorization. Students will also learn how to properly mount the steel by tapping the metals or using
factory mounting points.
Painting and Metal Work Outline
Types of Paint
Proper Tool Usage
Paint Basics
Painting Tips and Techniques Finish
Work
Buffing
Polishing
Intro to Welding
MIG Welding
Amp Racks
Motorization
Mounting
Grinding
Students learn to use automotive paints to
finish the projects constructed during week 8.
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Students learn the skills required to MIG weld by
building a motorization project.
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This four-day course will focus your knowledge of audio into an exciting new direction. Home audio installers
are in high demand, and it is a well-known fact that car audio installers make some of the best home
installers. This class will help prepare you for becoming certified home audio installer the Topics covered in
this class will be prewiring, speaker placement, room
design and working with customers. Students will get
the hands-on experience of pre-wiring framed studs
as well as work with the most up-to-date equipment
on the market.
Introduction To Home Audio Outline
Intro to Home Audio
Customer Needs
Pre-wire
Low Voltage State Laws
Proper Speaker Placement
Room Acoustics
Distributed Audio
Networking
Student will learn the skills required for pre-wiring
during the construction phase of a build.
Audio Equipment
Room Design
Home Automation
System Design
Week 10 - Introduction to Home Audio
Week 10. Introduction To Home Audio
Hands on training helps build the skills needed
to be successful in the structured wiring field.
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Graduation Day
Last Day Of The Week - Graduation Day
On the last day of class, students will once again be in the classroom discussing interviewing skills and
job interview etiquette. Students will be assisted in the design of a resume that will follow them when
they leave Installer Institute and begin their careers. To help guide our students though the interview
process, each student will conduct a mock interview with the instructors, being evaluated on dress,
presentation and overall interviewing skills. The interviews will take place after lunch on the last day
of class. The interviews will be evaluated and returned to the student for reference before he or she
conducts an actual interview. Students will be presented with their graduation certificates with our
congratulations and sent forth to start a career that has been a hobby for so long. We wish all of our
graduates the best and look forward to seeing them succeed.
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• NSTP CERTIFICATION
Installer Institute is a Proctor for
the SBCA Class and NSTP Certification.
• PROFESSIONAL COURSES
The SBCA Satellite Fundamentals course is designed to provide students with an
understanding of the basic knowledge and expectations they will need to successfully
install and maintain a home satellite system. The program is designed to assess the
skills and knowledge of a satellite technician. In order to maximize the benefits of this
course it should be used in conjunction with a formal training curriculum. The SBCA
class will help prepare individuals for a career with your local and National Satellite
Company’s. This 1 day course is scheduled periodically throughout Installer Institute’s
standard courses. This class will is held on a Saturday from 9am to 5 pm; please see our class calendar
for scheduled dates. This course is an additional fee and must be paid prior to starting the SBCA class.
Course Outline
Basic System Technology
Signal Distribution
Coaxial Cable and connections
Line drivers
Site Survey
Antenna Installations
Grounding
Primary Hook up
High Definition
Troubleshooting
Customer education
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Cost: $199
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1 Day Course, with the test given at the end of the day
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An 85% or better is needed to pass
▶1 Free retake is available should the tech not pass. This is a retake of the test only. A fee may
be applied should the technician wish to sit through the course again.
Comprehensive Installations
Sbca 1 Day Class
Call our admissions department for any questions and to sign up.
Students receive both classroom and hands-on skill training during installer institute's SBCA class
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School Policies
Installer Institute Policies
Admission Requirements
• If student is under the age of 18, the parent or guardian must sign the enrollment agreement.
• Admission requirements apply whether you are seeking enrollment in a single or all programs.
• An enrollment form is completed to verify prior education, motivation, work experience, and interest
for the chosen occupational field.
• Students must have read and signed both the school catalog and Enrollment Agreement.
• Once the Enrollment Agreement has been completed, students must forward it to Installer Institute
along with a $100 registration Fee.
• A high school diploma or GED is required for admission into Installer Institute. Students will be
required to send a copy of their High School Diploma, GED or High School Diploma Attestation.
Official School transcripts will also be acceptable.
Hours Of Operations
The business office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Class hours are from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Class starting and ending dates may vary due to holidays and special
events, so make sure that you double check your dates prior to making your traveling accommodations.
Students will be dismissed for one hour on a daily basis for lunch and will have two additional 15 minute
breaks during the day.
Supplies & Tools
The supplies and tools listed below are the tools that students need to bring with them during the 5
and 10 week courses. If you have any questions regarding the tools please contact Monica Anderson,
Director, at 1-800-354-6782 extension 24.
Classroom Supplies
Highlighter & permanent markers
Pencils and pens
3-inch 3 ring binder
Basic Calculator
Required Tools
Complete Screwdriver Set (Phillips & Flathead)
Drill bit index set & bit holder for cordless drill
Universal Bit Set for Cordless drill
3M super 33 electrical tape
to 14mm
One 9 volt battery
Respirator with replaceable filters (Cartridge Style)
Scissors
Pick Tool Set (Right angle, straight, hook)
X-acto knife
Mechanics Gloves
Dremel (not Cordless)
9.6, 12 or 18 volt Cordless Drill
Package of 1/8" drill bits
Hammer (Ball Peen)
1/4” & 3/8” drive metric socket set from 5mm
Small toolbox with a lock for your tools
Razor Knife & extra blades
Measuring Tape
Pliers Set (Normal, Needle nose, Channel locks)
If you plan on driving your vehicle
we recommend a second car key.
Flashlight
Safety Equipment
Hearing Protection (shooting muff style or plugs)
Respirator with replaceable filters (Cartridge Style
N-95 dust masks
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Box of 50 surgical gloves (latex disposable)
2 pairs of Safety Goggles/safety glasses
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Installer Institute Housing
Students may choose to live in the student housing at NO additional cost, however, all housing
rules and regulations must be followed. Housing is available on a first come first serve basis.
Services / Amenities in all rooms
20” TV’s
Refrigerator
Flatware & Toaster
Microwave
Individual A/C & heat
Plate, Bowls and Cups
In-room coffee maker Full Kitchens
Full-size beds
Accommodations
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Directions driving south toward Holly Hill:
From I-95: Take exit 273/ US 1 toward
Ormond Beach, head south on Ridgewood
Ave/US 1 for 7.9 miles. Installer Institute will
be on the right-hand side, Espanola Villas
will be located directly behind the school on
Espanola Avenue.
Directions driving north toward Holly Hill:
From I-95: Take exit 265/ LPGA toward Holly
Hill/ Daytona Beach, head east for 4 miles,
turn left onto Ridgewood Ave., Make U-turn
at Flomich. Installer Institute will be the
second building on the right.
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