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MECP Advanced To Master:Stepping Up To The Next Level
What does MECP mean to you?
What is MECP Certification? Mobile Electronics Certified Professional Started by Industry Volunteers in 1991, and developed andmaintained by volunteers ever since.Powered by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)MECP has certified over 35,000 technicians in 21 yearsIt has become the Industry Standard certification
Derek PaceCertified Sounds – Wailuku, HI AED Board Member (CEA)representing the IndependentSpecialists MECP Master Certified InstallationTechnician MECP Subject Matter Expertinvolved in development of contentfor the new Advanced CertificationStudy Guide & Exam Top 100 Installer 2005-2012 Top 12 Installer 2006, 2007, 2010,2012
My Path to Master Certification 1996 – Sweeping floors for the only Master inthe state2000 – Set plans to open Certified Sounds2001 – Passed Autosound and SecuritySpecialist test2002 – Achieved First Class Certification2004 – Achieved Master Certification for thefirst time2008 – Recertified Master Certification2012 – Recertified Master Certification again!
Jon KowanetzHandcrafted Car Audio – Mesa, AZ MECP Master CertifiedTechnician Named Mobile ElectronicsMagazine’s Installer of the Year in2010 Named among Mobile ElectronicsMagazine’s Top 12 Installers in2011 & 2012 Owner of one of MobileElectronics Magazine’s Top 12Retailers in 2012
My Path to Master Certification I started my career as a hobbyist, andhad never heard of MECP 2000 – My first real job installing at BestBuy2003 – Achieved Basic Certification2004 – Achieved First Class Certification2007 – Achieved Master Certification2011 – Recertified Master Certification
What has MECP done for us?Marketing It has allowed me to marketmyself as the only Master in theentire state. Clients see this as being veryexclusive.
What has MECP done for us?Employment Allowed me to show my level ofcommitment to potentialemployers. I received raises as I progressed.
What has MECP done for us?Education Helped me better myself andfurther my knowledge. Became a mentor to others in thefield.
What has MECP done for us?Confidence Made me feel good about mydecision about making this acareer. Less and less apprehensive totake on more complex jobs as Iprogressed.
What has MECP done for us?Efficiency Taught me more efficientways to do certain tasks. When you know howsomething works, you arebetter at making it work.
What has MECP done for us?Salesmanship I use MECP as a selling tool. Can sell better because you havea deeper knowledge ofinstallation. Use practice test to gaugeknowledge of potential employees.
What Can MECP do for You? Competency Knowledge Recognition Achievement Confidence Support
What Can MECP do for Your Shop? Promote Knowledge Set Expectations Distance Competitors Employee Resources Marketing Potential
MECP Study GuidesOrder at MECP.com, AAMP of America, Mobile Solutions, or Amazon.comMobile ProductSpecialistBasic InstallationTechnicianAdvanced InstallationTechnicianMaster InstallationTechnician
MECP Installer CertificationsBasic No Pre-requisites Valid for two yearsAdvancedMaster Must have one yearof verifiableexperience in aninstallation role Must have threeyears of verifiableexperience in aninstallation role Valid for four years Valid for four years
Basic Exam Contents Ohm’s Law Electrical Components Troubleshooting,measurements & analysis Basic audio theory and analysisFull contents available atmecp.com/downloads.asp
Advanced Exam Contents Security systems andcomponents Mobile audio installation Advanced Ohm’s law Installation and troubleshootingpracticesFull contents available atmecp.com/downloads.asp
Master Exam Contents Vehicle electrical systems Installation knowledge andtechniques Complex electrical components Advanced troubleshootingtechniques Circuit identification and analysisFull contents available atmecp.com/downloads.asp
Employment PossibilitiesBasicAdvancedMaster Apprentice Lead Technician Expediter Level 1 Tech Support Sales Install ManagerLevel 2 Tech SupportStore Owner
Map Of Master Installation Technicians
So you got certified, now what?MECP is only what you make of it! Have your patch sewn onto your workuniform. Keep your study guides handy forquick reference. Tell your customers about yourcertification.
So you got certified, now what?MECP is only what you make of it! Business owners can order amerchandising kit FREE from MECP. Put your employees certifications andany other awards on display forclients to see. Market the certifications on yourwebsite.
MECP Promotional MaterialsPeople won’t buy what they can’tsee. You have to sell yourexpertise just like anything else!
Questions? Ask Here! Visit the MECP Booth email MECP - mecp@mecp.com Website - www.MECP.com Toll Free – 866.858.1555
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My Path to Master Certification I started my career as a hobbyist, and had never heard of MECP 2000 – My first real job installing at Best Buy 2003 – Achieved Basic Certification 2004 – Achieved First Class Certification 2007 – Achieved Master Certification 2011 – Recertified Master Certification
