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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Learn by doing during your automotive mechanic training as you take on the maintenance and repair of both import and domestic vehicles. You'll train on everything from simple engine systems to power and performance machines. At UTI's mechanic school, you'll earn credit toward professional automotive mechanic certifications, gain industry-related knowledge and prepare yourself for an in-demand career that fits your passion.1

51 weeks

From start to finish 7
Course length is a minimum 48 weeks at the NASCAR Technical Institute campus in Mooresville, North Carolina.

105 million+

Vehicles on the road in need of trained technicians55

67,800

Estimated average annual automotive job openings in the U.S.41

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING

In less than a year, you could be a trained automotive technician.7 It all starts with completing a core program at one of our automotive mechanic schools. These foundational courses build your base knowledge from the ground up, teaching you how to diagnose, maintain and repair domestic and foreign vehicles like a true automotive professional. From here, you can move on to Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training courses.

Our car mechanic school features a blended-learning model, which combines instructor-led online training with hands-on application in the lab. This training provides more flexibility for you as a student and also prepares you for the type of training you’ll experience in the field.

While our Automotive Technology program is not an online mechanic school, students typically spend about half their day completing online coursework and about half in the lab.

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Where Are They Now: UTI Automotive Graduate Stories

Madison Conrad is living her dream after NASCAR Technical Institute.

MADISON'S STORY

Working his way up as a Munday Chevrolet apprentice.

KENNY'S STORY

From Hawaii to Arizona, EJ Maltezo gains the confidence to be a Toyota tech.

EJ'S STORY

5 Reasons to Choose UTI's Auto Mechanic School

  • Train and graduate in less than a year.7
  • Dedicated teams to help search for financial aid,10 housing and employment.
  • Specialized training programs featuring Ford, BMW, Toyota and more.11
  • Hands-on training environments.18
  • Experienced instructors.
READ MORE: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL

UTI AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC COURSE TOPICS

*Power & Performance course not available at the NASCAR Technical Institute campus in Mooresville, North Carolina.

**Battery Electric Vehicle Technology course offered at all California campuses and is coming to Avondale and Orlando campuses.

SPECIALIZED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING

Continue your training at UTI, where you'll train on vehicles from leading manufacturers in the industry. Courses designed with these industry leaders mimic the real-world workflows of each brand.

Once you've completed your core mechanic school program, you can move on to train with the manufacturer of your choice.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
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ASE CERTIFICATION TRAINING

UTI's Automotive Technician training program is Master Certified by the ASE Education Foundation, a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).16

Graduates of the program are well prepared to complete ASE examinations and can substitute their training for one year of the two years of work experience required to become ASE certified.

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UTI AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL LOCATIONS

Automotive Technician training is offered at UTI campuses across the country. Whether you live a few miles away or in a different state, we have a school for you.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

The automotive industry needs highly trained professionals who understand the technology that drives vehicles. An education at UTI prepares you with the knowledge you need to get your start.

$1,300 tool credit

Provided to grads by Snap-on in cooperation with UTI19

“I knew I wanted to focus on automotive work, and I loved the challenge of my engine building and diagnostics classes at UTI. Hands-on work is a big part of UTI’s program and that was important to me. It reinforced the classwork and gave me the background I needed.”

Vinny Verissimo | UTI Norwood Graduate & Nissan Master Technician

WHEN DO CLASSES START?

We offer a year-round program. Automotive classes begin at regular intervals so you can start when it's convenient for you. Our Financial Aid Advisors work with you to help apply for financial aid and submit required paperwork. Our Admissions Team can set up campus tours and can even help connect you with CHS (Collegiate Housing Services) and Compass Rose Student Housing Services (CRSH) to find housing.

13 locations

Number of campuses that offer Automotive training

3 to 6 weeks

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