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COLLISION & AUTO BODY REPAIR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN LONG BEACH, CA

Collision repair technician training right here in Long Beach.

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TRAIN TO BECOME A COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN AT UTI LONG BEACH

With millions of cars on the road in California, accidents are inevitable. And when this happens, skilled collision repair technicians are needed to fix the damage. If you’re looking for an exciting career where you can work with your hands and restore all types of vehicles, this may be the perfect path for you. Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Long Beach can help prepare you for a career in collision repair in less than a year.7

51-54 weeks

Program length

3 to 6 weeks

Frequency of class start dates

ABOUT THE LONG BEACH COLLISION REPAIR PROGRAM

The Collision Repair & Refinish Technology (CRRT) program at Universal Technical Institute is designed to get you career-ready in just 51 to 54 weeks.1 The program was developed in conjunction with I-CAR, the provider of collision repair training standards as defined by the industry.

COLLISION REPAIR SKILLS STUDENTS WILL LEARN

The CRRT program includes courses that cover key topics in the collision repair industry. These include:

  • Exterior Panel Alignment
  • Exterior Panel Repair I & II
  • Exterior Panel Replacement
  • Welding and Cutting
  • Structural Damage Analysis
  • Structural Alignment & Replacement
  • Introduction to Refinishing
  • Vehicle Preparation for Painting
  • Finish Applications
  • Power Systems & Controls
  • Drive Train & Related Systems
  • Vehicle Undercar and SRS
  • Damage Analysis I
  • Custom Paint Fundamentals
  • Custom Body Fundamentals
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WHY THIS EMPLOYER HIRES UTI GRADS

Hear from Pete Villalobos, Pacific Elite Collision Repair general manager, on why he looks to UTI when hiring technicians.

COLLISION REPAIR DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATIONS IN LONG BEACH

The Long Beach campus offers two variations of the Collision program: Collision Repair & Refinish Technology and Collision Repair & Refinish Technology + Estimating.

Graduates of either program receive diplomas. They also receive I-CAR certifications — which are highly valued by the industry — and they can go on to test for additional certifications if they choose.

INDUSTRY-ALIGNED, HANDS-ON TRAINING

The curriculum in the CRRT program was shaped by leading brands in the industry. This includes I-CAR and several others:
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CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES

One of the great things about working in collision repair is that you’re not limited to just one path. Most of our grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Here are some possible entry-level and advanced career paths in the industry:77

    Entry-level

  • Collision Repair Technician
  • Appraiser
  • Estimator
  • Inspector

Read our career guide to learn more about these career paths and others.

13,000+

Estimated average annual collision repair job openings in the U.S.44

$48,740

Median annual salary* for collision repair technicians in the United States28
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

UTI Long Beach is conveniently located near several freeways, making it easy to navigate to and from the campus. It’s also within driving distance to exciting attractions like the Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame, Knott’s Berry Farm and, of course, the beach!

CAMPUS LOCATION

4175 East Conant Street

Long Beach, California 90808

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours

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TU&TH | 10am,2pm,6pm

W | 10am & 2pm

F&SAT | 10am & 1pm

562-541-7000 | Campus

800-834-7308 | Admissions

844-308-8840 | Financial Aid

844-308-8838 | Student Services

562-541-7026 | Career Services

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Taking a campus tour is the best way to determine if attending one of our schools is right for you. The Long Beach campus hosts guided tours Monday through Friday — just click the link below to schedule yours!

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1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.
7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.
10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.
28) UTI’s Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology (CRRT) Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as collision repair technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Automotive Body and Related Repairers as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for UTI graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a collision repair technician, such as appraiser, estimator and inspector. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary for persons employed as Automotive Body and Related Repairers (49-3021) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $40,530 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493021&Dopt=TEXT#). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled collision repair technicians in North Carolina is $23.43 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Automotive Body and Related Repairers). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $21.04 and $17.01, respectively.
44) For Automotive Body and Related Repairers, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 13,900 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
74) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment for Industrial Machinery Mechanics will be 503,300 by 2033. See Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023–33, and worker characteristics, 2023, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.

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