AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR FONTANA, CA

Our Rancho Cucamonga, CA, auto mechanic school requires just 51 weeks to complete.^1,2,7 A blended learning model simulates the continuous training automotive technicians in the field undergo.¹⁸ How does it work?

Automotive Technology students spend half their time in instructor-led online courses and the other half practicing in hands-on labs that closely resemble the current field. UTI also provides students with practical training as it relates to modern tools and equipment to help them keep up with the technologically evolving industry.

Once students graduate, they can begin pursuing entry-level positions with confidence or continue with specialized training.

Attending a mechanic school that offers a graduation document may prove beneficial as many automotive employers prefer entry-level candidates with a postsecondary education.

Graduates of the auto mechanic training program at UTI earn an associate of occupational studies (AOS) degree. They also gain one of the two years of hands-on work experience needed to become Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.

The ASE certification is a valuable industry credential that validates competence and experience, and our automotive training program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation. This means that our courses align with the organization's standards.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the median annual salary for automotive technicians in the Los Angeles area as $59,770 in May 2022.²⁵ This means half of technicians earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area. But, what about career outlook?

In 2021 there were over 14 million registered motor vehicles on the road in California – more than anywhere else in the country, suggesting that automotive technician skills are important in the state.

Ready to tour our auto mechanic school? Getting here is simple!

1. Take Juniper Avenue to Arrow Boulevard (0.4 miles)
   1. Head west toward Orange Way (358 feet)
   2. Turn right toward Orange Way (217 feet)
   3. Turn left onto Orange Way (262 feet)
   4. Turn right at the first cross street onto Juniper Avenue (0.2 miles)
2. Continue onto Arrow Boulevard to Rancho Cucamonga (8.7 miles)
   1. Turn left onto Arrow Boulevard (6.6 miles)
   2. Turn left onto Milliken Avenue (1 mile)
   3. Turn right onto 6th Street (1.1 miles)
3. Continue to our campus (0.1 miles)
   1. Turn left (197 feet)
   2. Turn left (479 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

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