Universal Technical Institute - UTI

 

Established in 1965, the Universal Technical Institute is a nationwide provider of technical education and training for students who are seeking entry in marine, motorcycle, collision repair, and automotive jobs. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and has the aim of placing more technicians in the transportation industry than any other school or college in the country. And, it is because of this determination and will that the institute has achieved great success, with more than 190,000 technicians graduating during its 50 years in business.

The college also believes in providing focused and accelerated training to students. This is one of the main reasons why the institute only hires caring, knowledgeable, and certified instructors that have years of experience working as technicians in the field. As a result, students can feel relieved they will be learning via the latest technology and techniques with real-life scenarios and examples, granting them hundreds of career technician opportunities. So, if you are looking for technician training, joining UTI might be a good option.

 

Campus Locations:

Avondale campus 10695 West Pierce Street Avondale, AZ 85323

Exton campus 750 Pennsylvania Drive Exton, PA 19341

Houston campus 721 Lockhaven Drive Houston, TX 77073

Dallas/Fort Worth campus 5151 Regent Boulevard Irving, TX 75063

Lisle campus 2611 Corporate West Drive Lisle, IL 60532

Long Beach campus 4175 E. Conant St. Long Beach, CA 90808

Nascar Tech Mooresville campus 220 Byers Creek Road Mooresville, NC 28117

Norwood campus 1 Upland Road #200 Norwood, MA 02062

MMI Marine Orlando campus 9751 Delegates Dr Orlando, Fl 32837

MMI Motorcycle Orlando campus 9751 Delegates Dr Orlando, Fl 32837

UTI Orlando campus 2202 Taft Vineland Road Orlando, FL 32837

Phoenix campus 2844 West Deer Valley Road Phoenix, AZ 85027

Rancho Cucamonga campus 9494 Haven Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Sacramento campus 4100 Duckhorn Drive Sacramento, CA 95834

 

Accreditation
The Universal Technical Institute is credited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The ACCSC is an accrediting agency, approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Moreover, UTI’s diesel, auto, and collision repair training programs are recognized by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), which is a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

 

Admission process
Enrolling into the Universal Technical Institute is not so difficult. You just have to fill up their admission form, either online or in person. Surf through their 14 campuses and see which course you would like to apply for, and accordingly name the course in your admission application. Soon, their admissions representatives will get in touch with you, after you submit your admission application.

 

Financial Aid
The Universal Technical Institute offers financial assistance in different forms. Financial aid is given through government or private sources, in order to help the students in funding their education. You can choose from a plenty of funding options, including student loans, federal and state grants, scholarships, military benefits, etc. The university also provides a ‘Salute to Service Scholarship’ for military veterans, through which 10 percent of their total education fee is reduced. To avail any of these financial aid options, students need to qualify the basic financial prerequisites, and file a FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Only then, they can gain benefit from UTI’s financial aid services.

 

Career Services
UTI offers a lot of career services to its students, in order to help them out in choosing the right career and getting a suitable job. Their Employment Services team provides services like professional resume development, nationwide job database, interview training techniques, employer recruitment, on-campus interviews, and career development classes. Their alumni community, UTI Connect, assists students in searching a part-time or a local job, so that they can gain education as well as cover their living expenses.

Degree Programs Offered by UTI

- NASCAR Technician Training
- Motorcycle Technician Training
- Marine Technician Training
- Diesel and Industrial Technician Training
- Collision Repair and Refinish
- Automotive Technician Training

Upon completion of the courses mentioned above, students will have the liberty to choose from a wide range of career opportunities, which include:

- Technical Instructor
- Dealership Owner
- General Manager
- Parts Manager
- Fleet Manager
- Shop Foreman
- Repair Estimator
- Insurance Adjustor
- Service Manager
- Service Advisor
- Service Writer
- Master Technician
- Collision Specialist
- Mobile Marine Technician
- Diesel Technician
- Automotive Technician

NASCAR Technician Training Program

Want to become a professional with NASCAR engines, powertrain, and other parts? Enroll in UTI’s NASCAR Technician Training Program.

The main aim of UTI’s NASCAR Technician Training Program is to enhance students’ knowledge with regards to NASCAR technology, engines, powertrain, chassis, and other vital parts. The program is the only training course available in the US that is endorsed and sponsored by NASCAR and is taught by licensed, certified and professional technicians who have years of experience in the field.

Therefore, students will learn all from the racing fundamentals from welding, fabrication, engines to pit crew essentials and aerodynamics by working on a wide variety of vehicles. An Elite Spec Engine course is also included, which enables students to build their own engines that will perform in NASCAR-authorized races.

 

Complete your NASCAR Technician Training Program with specialization in:
- NASCAR Engines
- NASCAR Pit Crew
- NASCAR Repairing
- NASCAR Chassis Applications
- NASCAR Fabrication I – Finish Fabrication
- NASCAR Fabrication II - Chassis Fabrication
- NASCAR Fabrication III – Advanced Fabrication & Aerodynamics

Motorcycle Technician Training Program

Do you like working on dirt bikes, sport bikes, and street bikes? Enroll in UTI’s Motorcycle Technician Training Program for advanced tuition on bike mechanics, engines, and related parts.

The primary goal of UTI’s Motorcycle Technician Training Program is to provide students valuable knowledge and training with regards to performance testing, driveability, engine diagnosis and troubleshooting, and motorcycle theory via testing on the best brands in the bike industry. Students will also manufacture their own bikes and technologies, hence becoming highly professional technicians. Not to mention, they will also have the opportunity to learn about generators, snowmobiles, personal watercrafts, and ATVs by working with the manufacturers, hence ensuring the training applies directly to the work in the field and introducing more technicians in the field of motorcycle manufacturing.

Complete your Motorcycle Technician Training Program with specialization in:
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Elective Program(s) on a Specific Brand
- Driveability/ Performance Testing
- Advanced Electrical Testing
- Suspension & Chassis Systems
- Service Department Operations
- Performance Review Testing
- Noise Diagnosis & Engine Troubleshooting
- Machining Operations & Precision Measuring
- Engines, Power Flow & Precision Measuring

Marine Technician Training Program

Do you love the waters and wish to find a career related to exploring the seas? If so, UTI’s Marine Technician Training Program is just for you.

Industry approved and accredited, UTI’s Marine Technician Training Program is the ultimate underwater course which enables students to learn about the real-world skills needed by marine dealerships. The institute combines hands-on work in the lab, real-life demonstrations, and classroom instructions to help students understand how to use currently technology and equipment to repair, service, and diagnose a wide range of marine mechanical systems. Students also have the opportunity to work on some the best marine brands in the world and on both 4-stroke and 2-stroke motors.

Complete your Marine Technician Training Program with specialization in:
- Fuel & Lubrication Systems
- Lower Units/Outdrives
- Electrical Systems
- Service Operations
- MercTech 1 & 2
- Suzuki Marine
- Honda Marine
- Yamaha Marine
- Volvo Penta
- Capstone
- Engines

Diesel and Industrial Technician Training Program

Want to work on some of the biggest and meanest engines out there? Join UTI’s Diesel and Industrial Technician Training Program.

Master Certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF), the Diesel and Industrial Technician Training Program provides students with hands-on training and demonstration of using equipment to repairs trucks and other big diesel machines. Students get the opportunity to work on some of the biggest engines and truck manufacturers like Daimler Trucks of North America, Cummins, and Caterpillar via electronic functions and advanced computer controls.

Complete your Diesel and Industrial Technician Training Program with specialization in:
- Truck Preventative Maintenance
- Truck Brakes & Chassis
- Transport Refrigeration
- Diesel Fuel Systems
- Electronic Technology
- Hydraulic Applications
- Climate Control
- Diesel Engines
- Brakes

Collision Repair and Refinish Program

Do you like repairing and transforming something broken into something completely amazing? If so, join UTI’s Collision Repair and Refinish Program to get your hands on the right technology.

Taught by professional ASE-Certified Instructors that bring real-world industry experiences to teach students the practical skills needed to restore and repair a wide range of automobiles and technology, the Collision Repair and Refinish Program’s main aim is to bring more technicians in the field of automobile repairing. The curriculum is designed to meet all the needs and requirements of students and is prepared with accordance to I-CAR’s training regime.

Complete Your Collision Repair And Refinish Program With Specialization In:
- Structural Alignment & Replacement
- Custom Body Fundamentals
- Custom Paint Fundamentals
- Drive Train & Related Systems
- Power Systems & Controls
- Structural Damage Analysis
- Finish Applications