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Ding King Training Institute, Costa Mesa CA: Based in Costa Mesa CA, The Ding King Training Institute is a state-licensed Paintless Dent Repair training school with over 20 years experience in teaching Paintless Dent Removal (PDR). Our 1 and 2-week PDR courses provide the most comprehensive instruction in the PDR industry. The Ding King program packed with all of the necessary foundation building exercises to teach you all facets of PDR in the shortest amount of time possible. Students graduating from our PDR course should expect to continue practicing their newly learned skills until they achieve the speed and proficiency desired.
PDR 40 (1 Week) Course Curriculum: - Access lessons continued for hail with emphasis on headliners and interior trim - Begin to remove deeper and larger sized dents - Begin to remove quarter size dents on practice panels both under braces and in the open - Continue hands-on for access with emphasis on side panels - Estimating, advertising, marketing and techniques for building a dealer and retail business - Explanation of damage theory and description of metal characteristics - Finishing techniques including the removal of micro lows and color sanding - Glue pulling techniques for double metal damage and ways to access these areas - Hail Chasers Pricing and Estimating Guide - High point recognition and techniques for removing them with hammer and tap down - How to properly read the dent light and the proper use of the reflective lined board - Introduction to PDR and explanation of different styles of dents - Orientation and demonstration of the Paintless Dent Repair process - Perfecting deeper and larger size damage - Perfecting small and medium size damage - Proper tool selection for a variety of damage - Removal medium size dents - Removal of small lows - Review all access points for all panels of the vehicle to insure a “drill-free” technique - Techniques for removing creased dents, body line damage, pressure dents and hail damage - Tool location exercises on practice panels - Work on all panels of vehicles on a variety of different type of dents
PDR 80 (2 Week) Course Curriculum: All of the above PDR 40 techniques, plus:
- Advanced glue pulling exercises using the slide hammer and dent lifter - Advanced reflector board exercises in direct sunlight - Body line damage - Color sanding & polishing - Continue perfecting your techniques - Continue to develop speed and quality for all types of repairs - Continue to work on advance access and tool selection - Cross checking techniques - Hail dents - PDR practice exercises - Stretched dents
Situated in San Clemente CA, just 30 minutes south of Huntington Beach, CNG United is a nationally-recognized Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) training provider. Our CNG Certification training shows you how to install compressed natural gas vehicles. Whether you are a small automotive business wanting to offer CNG conversion installations, or a head mechanic of a large fleet, CNG United provides you the tools, information, and the supplies needed to hit the ground running in the growing field of CNG Conversion.
Our classes are designed to give you the hands on familiarity, knowledge, and confidence to successfully install CNG systems on your own. The course is nationally-recognized, offers the most current information and provides you with CNG certification.
CNG United shares your enthusiasm of learning more and becoming a leader in cleaner burning, cost effective, and alternative fuels. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring your success with professionalism and follow through.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Conversion Training:
Program features:
- High pressure cylinders
- Methods of construction
- Valves & PRD's
- Cylinder De-fueling
- Safety practices
- Fuel system components of CNG vehicles
- Conversion kit systems and tanks
- Aspirated kits
- Sequential port injection
- High pressure lines
- Learn kit installation from start to finish
Musicians Institute - Audio Engineering Programs, Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Musicians Institute (MI) provides an innovative education that prepares graduates for creative and professional careers in the contemporary music industry. Our unique campus is located in the center of Hollywood, Los Angeles, in Southern California. MI offers a wide range of degrees and certificate programs in the field of contemporary music, including Audio Engineering degree programs, musical instrument performance programs, and more.
MI's Audio Engineering programs prepare graduates for careers in the professional recording industry by providing in-depth training in the essential techniques of recording as well as hands-on experience in state-of-the-art studios. All programs feature world-class studio facilities. Track, overdub and mix in first-rate studios featuring industry-standard equipment including Neve, SSL, DigiDesign, Neumann and more.
We also offer day & night schedules with 24-hour lab access. A choice of schedules and quarterly starts provide working students with maximum flexibility. Practice, study, experiment, and record your musical projects at any time of the day or night using the latest Digidesign software and plug-ins.
Audio Engineering Certificate & Degree Programs:
- Bachelor of Music in Performance, Minor in Audio Production
- Associate of Arts degree
- Certificate in Audio Engineering
- Certificate in Audio Engineering (Post-Production Audio)
National College of Technical Instruction, Santa Clara County
Courses / Programs
The National College of Technical Instruction (NCTI) is dedicated to the delivery of high-quality education in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in several locations in California as well as throughout the United States. Since 1988, NCTI has been offering specialized instructional programs, including Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, and other emergency services and critical care programs.
The NCTI Milpitas Campus is located at the Milpitas Fire Department in Santa Clara County, part of the Silicon Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer a comprehensive Paramedic Training course out of the Milpitas Campus.
During the 20 plus years we have been operating, we have developed a reputation for providing the highest quality, specialty education in the industry. We also offer a variety of continuing education (C.E.) courses to nurses, physicians, paramedics, EMT's and other health care professionals.
Located east of Beverly Hills, CA, Los Angeles ORT Technical Institute, affiliated with ORT Operations USA, is a Technical Vocational Facility dedicated to providing affordable, technology-based education to the community. Our Career Training Programs are designed to provide graduates with the training they need to secure jobs when they graduate. Categories include Business, Health & Medical, Technology & ESL. Employment Preparation courses are included in each program to ensure that our graduates are given the skills required to perform successfully in job interviews.
All technical programs taught at the school prepare graduates for high-demand occupations with proven career growth opportunities. Our students receive the necessary business and technical skills that lead to employment. Intensive programs are available morning, afternoon and evening.
Programs are designed with the assistance of our Industry Advisory Board who represent the area's business and industry. All curricula, equipment, computer software, books and materials are reviewed on a continuing basis to ensure their relevance in today's job market.
Business Programs:
- Accounting (Degree)
- Business Management (Degree)
- Computerized Accounting (Diploma)
- Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
Health & Medical Programs:
- Medical Office Management (Degree)
- Medical Office Specialist (Diploma)
- Pharmacy Technician (Diploma)
- Medical Assistant (Diploma)
Technology Programs:
- Digital Media (Degree)
- CAD & Drafting (Diploma)
- Computer Graphics & Desktop Publishing (Diploma)
English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs:
- ESL Program (Diploma)
With campuses in Northern & Southern California (Sacramento & Los Angeles), California Crane School is a crane operator training & certification school that provides written and practical training for students lookig to meet the Cal-OSHA 5006.1 standard. Courses last for 2.5 days, and as well as our on-site training, we also provide private classes available at your location. We do not just teach test preparation, we get candidates to understand the principles of crane operation.
We take a motivational and fun approach to the crane operator certification process, which results in some of the highest if not the highest pass rates on the written tests in the country. Our open enrollment crane operator certification classes are held two times a month, in northern and southern California. We have conducted over 100 classes around the country with well over 1000 candidates passing their written tests the first time around.
Hayward Flight, located at Hayward Executive Airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, is a flight school offering ground school courses for people interested in pursuing a career in aviation. Our goal is to assist you in your mission by offering whatever level of support you need, including access to simulator technology and specially designed training environments.
Certificate Programs:
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Airline Transport Professional
- Commercial Pilot
- Multi Engine Rating Twin Seminole
- Professional Pilot Program
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