Mobile Electronic Installation and Vehicle Customizing is a Certificate Of Completion program offered by Mobile Technical Training in South Hackensack, NJ. The program takes 600 clock hours to complete, with a total tuition of $15,300.
Program Overview
Segment 1: Introduction to Automotive Technology
In this segment students will be introduced to Automotive Technology as it pertains to the mobile electronic industry. They will go over tools required and safety precautions. Students will then cover AC/DC fundamentals and the two essential laws of electricity, such as OHM’s Law and Kirchoff’s Law. All vehicle circuitry will be analyzed. There will be a test and a quiz. This segment is beneficial for all students even if they have previous experience. We will cover essential information needed for the MECP Exam.
Admission Requirements and Process
Students can register for a course as long as there are still seats available in a class. Please keep in mind, all of our classes are limited in size due to extensive hands-on training covered in each program. Seats are limited and based on first come first served so registration must be done as soon as possible.
Students must be at least seventeen (17) years of age on or before the first day of class. If the student is under 18, a parent or guardian must sign enrollment forms.
Students must posses a high school diploma or GED (General Education Development Certificate) to enroll in a vocational training program. Students with international diplomas must have their diplomas translated, notarized, and validated to be reviewed by the school.
If the student is being sponsored by the Workforce Development Act, WIA, or DVR, he/she must provide us with the appropriate paperwork for our files and speak with one of our representatives before they enroll.
Students who may be eligible for VA Benefits, must fill out forms VA 22-1990 and VA 22-1995 if transferring from another school. They must attach copies of DD Forms 214/215 or NOBE. These forms must be submitted to us so that we can certify their enrollment.
Steps to Enroll
Step 1: Speak with an admission rep to discuss program requirements by scheduling a tour or a phone interview
Step 2 – Complete the School Application (See Below)
Step 3 – Complete the Enrollment Contract (See Below)
Step 4 – If You Need to Apply for Financial Aid, complete the FAFSA Application (available only to those who qualify) or discuss payment plan options call the school.
Step 5 – E-Mail, or Mail Forms with the necessary admission documents.
Step 6- You will meet/speak with the School Financial Aid Coordinator to discuss your financial aid award package or payment plan options.
Step 7 – You Will Receive a Welcome Packet in the Mail with a Date and Time for Orientation.
Step 8 – Classes Begin!
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Campus Location
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Mobile Technical Training is committed to making education accessible and affordable to all of our students. All of our applicants are scheduled for a personal meeting with a financial aid counselor to develop a personalized plan to meet their educational expenses.
Financial aid is any form of monetary support that assists you in paying for education and it comes in many forms:
Scholarships & Grants
Grants and scholarships do not need to be paid back. Some are based upon financial need. State or Federal Grants may be available from state or federal funded programs such as PELL Grant, DVR, VESSID, and WIA. Other scholarships may be available from car club associations, high school programs, and membership to certain organizations. Please keep in mind, grants and scholarships are not guaranteed and may be limited to programs of study. Federal Pell Grants are only available for the 600 Hour Mobile Electronic Installation & Vehicle Customizing Program. Eligibility for a Pell Grant is based on a student’s financial need.
Loans
Loans are a form of financial aid that must be paid back with interest to the lender over an extended period of time. All students who file the FAFSA for an eligible program will, at a minimum, qualify for a Direct Student Loan from the federal government. Students may be eligible for Subsidized, Un-subsidized, Parent Plus, Private Bank, and Career Training Loans. Please note, a student must meet eligibility first. This will be discussed with the school’s financial aid representative.
Pell Grant
A Pell Grant is a subsidy the U.S. federal government provides for students who need it to pay for college. Federal Pell Grants are limited to students with financial need, who have not earned their first bachelor’s degree, or who are enrolled in certain post-baccalaureate programs, through participating institutions. Federal Pell Grant does not need to be paid back.
Payment Plans
Payment plans allow students to structure tuition payments and other fees into installments throughout the year instead of paying a lump sum at the beginning of their program. Payment Plans are available for all programs and continuing ed courses offered at the school.
Forms of Federal Financial Aid Available to our students
Students who need Federal Financial Aid may apply on https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa. Federal Financial Aid is only available for the 600 Hour Mobile Electronic Installation & Vehicle Customizing Program. Students must take the entire program on a full time schedule Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm.
Subsidized Loan: Is a loan in which the federal government pays the interest while the student is in college or while the loan is in deferment. Is based on your financial need. You will be in deferment for the first six months after you leave the school.
Un-subsidized Loan: Is a loan in which you are responsible for paying the interest from the time your loan is disbursed. You can qualify regardless of income or your financial need. You will be in deferment for the first six months after you leave the school.
Parent Plus Loan: Is a federal direct student loan available to the parents of dependent undergraduate students. Parents must meet credit requirements. They have deferment options while the student is enrolled in school.
Please note: Federal Pell Grants are only available for the 600-Hour Mobile Electronic Installation & Vehicle Customizing Program. Eligibility for a Grant is based on a student’s financial need.
Step 3
The student will be contacted by the school to review financial aid application, eligibility, and award amounts.
Can I transfer my financial aid from one school to another?
- There are regulations mandated by the U.S. Department of Education on transferring financial aid from one school to another. You may only transfer Direct Subsidized Loans and not Federal Pell Grants. Students should contact the school’s financial aid representative for more information.
Curriculum
Course Dates
600 Hours
9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Thursday (19 weeks) + 6 Friday Sessions
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 15 Lessons
- 600 Hours
- Curriculum15 Items
- 1.1Segment 1: Introduction to Automotive Technology
- 1.2Segment 2: Vehicle Telematics
- 1.3Segment 3: Car Audio Aftermarket Integration
- 1.4Segment 4: Mobile Video and Lighting Aftermarket Integration
- 1.5Segment 5: Audio & Mobile Video Hands-on Installation
- 1.6Segment 6: Automotive Security & Remote Starter Installation with Relay Applications
- 1.7Segment 7: MECP Certification
- 1.8Segment 8: Custom Enclosure Design & Construction
- 1.9Segment 9: Starlight Headliners
- 1.10Segment 10: Lab Time
- 1.11Segment 11: Final Hands-on Testing
- 1.12Segment 12: Window Tinting
- 1.13Segment 13: Automotive Detailing
- 1.14Segment 14: Vinyl Wrapping
- 1.15Segment 15: Career Services
Career Outcomes
Career Services
Mobile Technical Training offers students the opportunity to pursue a career in the exciting fields of Vehicle Customizing. Obtaining the proper training will provide future installers with the knowledge to tackle most of any jobs that come their way.
What type of job opportunities exist for Mobile Technical Training graduates?
Nowadays, an installer must be knowledgeable in different aspects of the vehicle customizing industry. A graduate who knows to install, perform automotive detailing, paint correction, vinyl wrapping installation and window tint can offer all these services in a one-stop shop. There is no need to refer a customer somewhere else. With these skills, installers can go on to have very rewarding careers. They will be able to work on any vehicle regardless of make and model and demonstrate their ability to customize any car.
Here are some examples of different job opportunities available to graduates of Mobile Tech Training:
- Dealership Aftermarket Installations: Experienced graduates can go on to work for direct automotive dealerships installing video, audio, navigation, Bluetooth accessories, side steps, bumper guards, wind deflectors and more. For example, past graduates have gone on to work for Ford, Honda, and other Dealerships.
- Fleet Jobs – Commercial: Graduates can work installing GPS location devices, lighting bars, backup sensors, rearview cameras, strobe lights for commercial companies such as bus lines, police vehicles, ambulances, and other commercial transportation companies. For example, past graduates have gone on to work for companies such as Hertz, Avis Rent a Car, Telargo, Local Airports, and NJ Transit among some.
- Big Box Retailers: Graduates can gain valuable experience by working at companies such as Best Buy, PC Richards, and Pep Boys. Job opportunities exist in the installation bay and in the sales division of these companies. For graduates who lack experience, these would be the ideal places to start and eventually expand their careers.
- Privately Owned Mobile Electronic Shops: Graduates can go on to work as an installer, window tinter, vinyl wrapper, and auto detailer. They will be exposed to the real life setting of a custom shop. Positions may be available in the installation bay, sales, and even management department. The experience and additional knowledge that is gained at the shops will help graduates run their own business someday.
- Marine Industry: Graduates can go on to install 12 volt electronics such as sound systems, mobile video, and lighting equipment.
- Aviation Industry: Graduates can go on to install 12 volt electronics such as mobile video equipment.
- Motorcycle Industry: Graduates can go on to install 12 volt electronics such as HID’s, LED’s, tracking systems, sound systems, detailing, wrapping, and cutomizing motorcycles.
- Self Employment: This is perhaps the most rewarding job opportunity that our graduates have encountered. Those graduates with the proper experience and business sense have opened their own Mobile Electronic & Vehicle Customizing businesses. Others have chosen to keep this career as a second income and only work on weekends performing different installation services. .
What to expect as a Mobile Technical Training student
Segment 5: Audio & Mobile Video Hands-on Installation
In this segment students will learn to properly design audio, mobile video systems and perform the installation process in the vehicle. This segment is all hands-on. Students will apply the knowledge gained up to this point and will be required to install audio, mobile video, and lighting system in a car. In addition, extensive troubleshooting topics that the everyday installer encounters will be analyzed. Students will perform different hands on practice to gain experience with the removal of panels, wire routing, equipment installation, and finishing the job. Students will be allowed to use their vehicles for practice. There will be a quiz, test, and hands on grade at the end of this segment.
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