you may better understand. Consider forming a study group with other installation technicians who also are preparing for an exam. Even if they aren’t preparing for the same level exam, sharing information among colleagues can help everyone pre- pare better. Plus, a little friendly competition to see who gets the highest score on the exam never hurts either.
TAKE THE EXAM BEST SUITED FOR YOU Once you feel you’ve prepared enough, it’s time to schedule your exam. Remember, if you’re working in the business cur- rently for one or more years, you’re probably more suited for the MECP Advanced level than at the MECP Basic level. If you’ve followed the steps described here, you should be confident in your ability to achieve the necessary 70 percent or greater score on each section of your chosen MECP exam. To schedule your MECP exam, head to
www.prometic.com/ mecp where you can choose from thousands of testing cen- ters throughout North America, including Puerto Rico. Most test takers use the Prometric test centers for their MECP exam sessions. If you live too far from a Prometric testing center, contact MECP@MECP
.com to learn more about how to schedule
a proctored exam. The day before your MECP exam, review any study questions
you have available and consider revisiting challenging topics. Don’t try to cram for your MECP exam — it will only frustrate you! Make sure to get plenty of rest the night before and arrive at the testing location 10 to 15 minutes early to relax and ac- climate yourself before beginning the test.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR You passed! Now is a great time to mark your calendar for
the day your certification will expire. Basic certifications are valid for two years and Advanced and Master certifications are valid for four years. For technicians who may want to pursue Master certification in the future, it is important to not let your Advanced certification lapse. That is because if your Master certification expires, you will still need to have a non-expired Advanced certification to re-certify at the Master level. Don’t procrastinate!
WALKING THE WALK Now that you’re MECP certified, you are a representative of the 12-volt industry and installation technicians everywhere. Don’t be shy in letting customers know about your MECP cer- tification. Customers want to know that the person with whom they have entrusted their vehicle is trained and knowledgeable, so show them your patch or current certificate. If you don’t have any MECP-branded signage or collateral in your store, contact MECP@MECP
.com to request a retailer kit.
Make sure your customers make informed choices that will ulti- mately add credibility to your store, your MECP credentials and your career. You’re in this for the long haul. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished. Help less-experienced installation technicians learn new concepts and best practices to help raise the level of knowledge and professionalism across the entire industry.
MECP CERTIFICATIONS FOR MARCH, APRIL AND MAY
MASTER INSTALLERS Joel Gomez — Rialto, CA James Smyka — Pompano Beach, FL Cung Nguyen — Gretna, LA Matthew Stroder — Lewiston, ME Randy Burkhardt — Rochester Hills, MI Joe Confer — Romulus, MI James Norcross — Lansing, MI Robert Layland — Cottage Grove, MN Richard Hilton — Alton, NH Keith Rea — Murfreesboro, TN Tony Huynh — Houston, TX Rick Paul — Stafford, TX Nathan Stotts — Houston, TX Jeremy Rakes — Ruther Glen, VA Christopher Allen — Woodbridge, VA Christopher Edtl — Vancouver, WA Jason Diehl — Twin Lakes, WI
ADVANCED INSTALLERS Peter Everett — Calera, AL Scott Chambers — Colorado Springs, CO
Joseph Padilla — Brighton, CO Justin Bancs — Bradenton, FL Donavan Wilson — Cape Coral, FL Brandon Beck — West Des Moines, IA Jeremy Gathing — Glen Carbon, IL Nicholas Bibeau — Peotone, IL Robert Vaughn — Denham Springs, LA Richard Dauteuil — Dartmouth, MA Garry Grover — Rochester, MN Lucas Scanlan — Golden Valley, MN Cory Orescanin — Hermantown, MN Anthony Ree — Richmond, MN Zachary Long — Raleigh, NC Marlon Cates — Omaha, NE Chago Betes — Westwood, NJ David Smith — Poughkeepsie, NY Joseph Kowalski — Cleveland, OH Mark Hager — Broomall, PA Nicholas Harden — La Vergne, TN Richard Harris — Forney, TX Jeffrey Gillett — Austin, TX Bryan Cornell — Mansfield, TX
Aaron Hahn — Alexandria, VA Jeremy Rinker — Midlothian, VA Justin Lounsbury — Lake Stevens, WA Rich Hubbard — Lynnwood, WA Stanley Wood — Vancouver, WA Christopher Edtl — Vancouver, WA Vincenzo Leone — Ridgefield, WA Justin Dew — Washougal, WA
BASIC INSTALLERS Cameron Galvin — Wasilla, AK Spencer Richardson — Wasilla, AK Marcos Corcao — Hoover, AL Paul Stevens — Tuscaloosa, AL Durim Zejnelovski — Surprise, AZ Jordan Gilomen — Glendale, AZ Brandon Hawksworth — Nanaimo, Vancouver, Canada Marshall Angel — Dublin, CA Nolan Vaughn — Antioch, CA Andrew Kerns — Vista, CA Derek Dalman — Chowchilla, CA
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