Training Programs
Hands-On Audio, Video & Security Training
NCAVS Training Programs are designed to teach you real jobsite skills – not just theory. We work with the same TVs, cameras, cable, and tools you’ll see in homes and small businesses across North County.
Each program walks through a complete system from planning to installation and basic service. We keep groups small, explain things in plain language, and give you time to practice the steps yourself so you leave with skills you can use right away.
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Years of Field Experience
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Hands-On Training Modules
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Students Feel More Confident On the Job
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Typical Student–Instructor Ratio
Program Paths
Start with a solid foundation, then add advanced programs and workshops as you grow.
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- Foundations
- Advanced
- Certificates & Workshops
Low-Voltage Foundations
Learn the basics: tools, safety, cable types, connections, and how AV & security systems fit into a project. This is a great starting point if you’re new or want to fill in gaps.
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Residential Audio & Video Essentials
We cover speaker placement, TV mounting, cable routing, and simple control so systems are clean, reliable, and easy for customers to use.
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Security Cameras & NVR Systems
Learn how to choose camera types, place them correctly, configure NVRs, set up remote viewing, and avoid common mistakes that lead to poor images or missing footage.
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Access Control & Intercom Basics
A practical look at doors, readers, strikes, intercoms, and system wiring for small commercial and multi-unit residential projects.
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Networking for AV & Security Techs
Simple, field-focused networking: IP basics, PoE, switches, subnets, and how to set up networks that support cameras, NVRs, and controllers.
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Troubleshooting & Service Lab
We intentionally “break” systems and walk through real troubleshooting steps so you know how to find and fix problems when a customer says, “It stopped working.”
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Every program is taught from real field experience – not just from manuals.
Julian Ramirez
Founder & Lead Instructor
Julian leads most of the training and brings more than two decades of audio, video, security, and cabling experience into each class.
Training Support
Student & Lab Coordination
Assists with materials, scheduling, and making sure you have what you need during labs and practice sessions.
Commercial Projects
Guest Instructor
Periodically joins programs to share real examples from restaurants, offices, and other commercial jobs.
Networking Specialist
Future Instructor
As the center grows, a dedicated networking instructor will support IP, WiFi, and remote access training.