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TRAIN AT UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE IN EXTON, PA
At our Exton trade school campus, our labs feature state-of-the-industry equipment that gives students the hands-on experience necessary to prepare for the shop environment. This campus also features a Roush Yates Power & Performance lab, where you’ll learn to tear down and rebuild engines. It also has a dedicated diesel lab featuring a full line of trucks and equipment.
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CORE PROGRAMS AT UTI EXTON
Automotive Mechanic Training in Exton, PA
In the Automotive Technology program at UTI Exton, which is about 35 miles northwest of Philadelphia, you’ll learn everything from simple engine systems to electronic systems and technology. As a graduate, you’ll earn a diploma and will be prepared to test for ASE certification.
Diesel Mechanic Training in Exton, PA
In the 45-week Diesel Technology program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of engine service and repair, brake systems and chassis, preventative maintenance and much more. As a graduate from the Exton campus, you’ll earn a diploma and will be prepared to complete exams for ASE certification.
Welding Training in Exton, PA
With UTI’s Welding Technology Training program, you could train for the industry in less than nine months. Developed in conjunction with Lincoln Electric, your courses cover everything from welding safety guidelines to pipe welding and various types of welding processes.
Robotics & Automation Training in Exton, PA
Students interested in innovation and technology should explore the Robotics & Automation program. This 51-week program gives students the opportunity to learn about a range of topics relevant to both the robotics and automation industries, including 3D design and manufacturing, applied physics and precision measuring and computer-aided design.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAMS AT UTI EXTON
UTI Exton’s Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) programs equip graduates with the specialized knowledge leading manufacturers value.11
EARN YOUR EDUCATION HERE
See what credentials you can earn as a student at our UTI Exton campus.
START YOUR ASE CERTIFICATION
A graduate of UTI’s Automotive or Diesel programs accredited by the ASE Education Foundation can substitute his or her training for one year of work experience toward ASE’s two-year work requirement.
DIPLOMAS & DEGREES
All Graduates receive diplomas.
UTI Exton also offers an associate in specialized technology (AST) degree to graduates of the 75-week Automotive/Diesel & Industrial Technology program who also complete five general education online courses.40
UTI EXTON CAMPUS LOCATION
We’re within driving distance of Dover International Raceway in Delaware and many historic sites around Philadelphia.
Students attending UTI Exton can utilize a shuttle service that provides transportation to campus from the Center City district in Philadelphia and back.* This is a great opportunity for those who wish to use an alternate mode of transportation or reduce their carbon footprint!
*See campus for details, including route information, cost and availability.
CAMPUS LOCATION
750 Pennsylvania Drive
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
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610-646-8654 | Career Services
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HELPING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
We team with Collegiate Housing Services to help students who are relocating find affordable shared or individual housing near campus. Contact Housing Services for more information.
CAREER SERVICES
UTI has local Career Advisors at each campus to assist you with your search for a part-time job that could help you cover living expenses while you attend school.1 Contact Career Services for more information.
FINANCIAL AID
We work with you to find scholarships, grants and other financial assistance in order to help qualified students with their expenses.10 Contact our Financial Aid department for more information.
Pennsylvania residents who attend the UTI Exton campus and had been in foster care may be eligible for Fostering Independence Through Education Act waivers after other financial aid opportunities are exhausted. For more information, please visit PHEAA.org/FosterEd. The point of contact at the Exton campus is Ted Groff, senior director of Financial Aid, tgroff@uti.edu
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- UTI Exton’s Automotive and Diesel programs follow a blended learning model, which includes a mix of online instructor-led training with hands-on application in the lab.18 This type of training is modeled after what’s used in the industry today and can provide more flexibility for students.
All other programs at UTI Exton are completely hands-on.
- Graduates earn either a diploma or Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree, depending on the program and campus, with the possibility of additional credentials.
- No, our curriculum does not require prior experience and is specifically designed to teach the skills necessary to pursue a career as a entry-level technician.
- While not separate classes, math and science aligned with the learning skills are incorporated into the course teachings, along with industry terminology that technicians need to succeed.
- Yes, students can work and attend school if needed. Our Career Services team can help identify local job openings based on a student’s schedule.