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Red Mustang branded with UTI and Roush Yates Power & Performance in UTI's Sacramento, CA lab
Trade School in Sacramento, CA

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TRAIN AT UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

Our UTI Sacramento trade school campus is outfitted with a Rototest dynamometer, a smart dyno that is typically used by top manufacturers and Formula One race teams. And if diesel is your passion, our labs feature equipment that will take you through courses covering engine diagnostics, hydraulics, transport refrigeration, drivetrain, brakes and more.

2 programs Core programs offered
1 specialty Number of specialized training programs offered
2006 Year campus was built
128,623 Square feet of campus area
5 Number of labs on campus

CORE PROGRAMS OFFERED

Core programs frame the foundation as you prepare for a career.1 Whether your chosen field is automotive or diesel, you'll gain the competencies that will prepare you to become a technician.

Automotive Mechanic School

AUTOMOTIVE
DIESEL MECHANIC SCHOOL

DIESEL

Automotive Mechanic Training in Sacramento, CA

Engine service and repair, brake systems, power and performance — you’ll learn all of this and more in UTI’s 51-week Automotive Technology program. As a graduate from the Sacramento campus, you’ll earn an associate degree or certificate, depending on your chosen specialty. The skills you learn can prepare you to complete examinations to become ASE certified.

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Diesel Mechanic Training in Sacramento, CA

In the 45-week Diesel Technology program, your courses can equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as a diesel technician. Upon graduating from UTI Sacramento, you’ll earn a diploma or associate degree, depending on your chosen specialty. You will also be prepared to complete ASE examinations.

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CORE PROGRAMS START EVERY THREE WEEKS

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MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIC ADVANCED TRAINING AT UTI SACRAMENTO

Once you complete your core classes, you can build on your skill set with the specialized training program offered to gain the certifications and skills manufacturers want. UTI graduates who complete a Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) program can expand their career options with this additional training.

Ford logo representing the specialized training program at Universal Technical Institute

EARN YOUR EDUCATION HERE

See what credentials you can earn as a graduate from our Sacramento 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.

GET YOUR ASSOCIATE DEGREE

UTI-Sacramento awards Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degrees to Automotive Technology II and Automotive/Diesel Technology II graduates. All other graduates receive diplomas.

UTI SACRAMENTO CAMPUS LOCATION

Our campus is in the capital of California and located just minutes from all that the city has to offer, including the Golden 1 Center where the NBA’s Kings play. You could ride the many bike trails or have an adventure whitewater rafting down the American River.

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CAMPUS LOCATION

4100 Duckhorn Drive
   Sacramento, CA 95834

M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
M-F | 1:30pm & 3pm | Campus Tours

916-263-9100 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
866-246-3432 |  Financial Aid
877-884-2254 |  Student Services
916-473-6200 |  Career Services

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TAKE A TOUR OF OUR CAMPUS

Take a look around at some of the tools and equipment that make our Sacramento campus unique.

Angles photo of the Exterior at Sacramento campus
Angles photo of the Exterior at Sacramento campus
Rototest Dynamometer
Rototest Dynamometer
Students looking at a computer beside a car in the auto lab at Sacramento campus
Students looking at a computer beside a car in the auto lab at Sacramento campus
Wide Shot of the Power and Performance Lab at Sacramento campus
Wide Shot of the Power and Performance Lab at Sacramento campus
Student welding in the CRRT lab at Sacramento campus
Student welding in the CRRT lab at Sacramento campus
Female welding student looking down at her tools in the CRRT lab at Sacramento campus
Female welding student looking down at her tools in the CRRT lab at Sacramento campus
Front facing photo of a custom painted car at Sacramento campus
Front facing photo of a custom painted car at Sacramento campus
Photo of the Veteran Center at Sacramento campus
Photo of the Veteran Center at Sacramento campus
Interior photo of the SNAP-ON shop at Sacramento campus
Interior photo of the SNAP-ON shop at Sacramento campus
Students looking at the instructor in the International Diesel Lab at Sacramento campus
Students looking at the instructor in the International Diesel Lab at Sacramento campus
Interior photo of the AutoZone shop at Sacramento campus
Interior photo of the AutoZone shop at Sacramento campus
students working on the computer in the LRC classroom at Sacramento campus
students working on the computer in the LRC classroom at Sacramento campus
WHY TRAIN HERE

HELPING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

At UTI, we want to ensure that our students have everything they need to pursue their goals. Here’s how we strive to give you the support you need.

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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.

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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.

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FINANCIAL AID

UTI offers scholarships, grants and a host of other relocation assistance services.10 Speak to your Financial Aid department for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is the classroom learning like?

    UTI follows a blended learning model, which includes a mix of online instructor-led training with hands-on application in the lab. This type of training is modeled after what’s used in the industry today and can provide more flexibility for students.

    UTI’s core programs follow this style, except for Welding and CNC Machining. These programs follow a hands-on learning model.

  • Are academic classes such as math, science or English required?

    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.

  • Are students required to have experience in order to attend?

    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.

  • What certifications will I hold when I graduate?

    Graduates earn either a diploma or Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree, depending on the program and campus, with the possibility of additional certifications.

  • Can students work while attending UTI?

    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.