General Radio Operator License (GROL)
The FCC requires this license for anyone who repairs or maintains shipboard or aircraft radio stations. The license demonstrates technical expertise and knowledge. Many employers and industries within the maritime and aviation fields require this license. This license can also receive a Ship Radar Endorsement. To earn this license you must pass two exams, Element 1 and 3. For the Ship Radar Endorsement, Element 8 must also be passed. Passing Element 1 only will also earn a Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP). Instruction and exams are given in person. Practice exams are provided as needed with no additional cost. Study materials and booklets are included.
Pricing
Element 1: $250 (Two day course)
Element 3: $1,250 (Five day course)
Element 8: $250 (Two day course)
Retests: $40 per test
EPA 609: Mobile Air Conditioning
The EPA 609 certification permits service technicians to service and repair mobile air conditioning units common within the automotive industry as well as some use within aviation. Instruction and exam is given in person.
Pricing: $75 (One day course)
IPC-WHMA-620 CIS
IPC/WHMA-A-620, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies enjoyed immediate international acceptance since its first release in 2002 and quickly became the most important process, materials, and inspection standard for the cable and wire harness industry. Developed with the support of the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association, the document and training programs have been published in several languages and the standard has earned an international reputation as the source for end-product acceptance. Now updated to lead-free for terminal soldering criteria, IPC/WHMA-A-620 has been embraced by original equipment manufacturers and electronics manufacturing services companies worldwide. Instruction is given and exam is proctored in person.
Pricing: $1,250 (Initial and recertification, three day course)
Test-Only Recertification: $525 (One day)
