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Are you still running “trade schools near me” searches and coming up short? Universal Technical Institute (UTI) near Downey, CA, offers five hands-on training programs that were developed with the help of industry leaders to provide a relevant education.18 Keep reading to learn how our vocational school can help you reach your goals!
Just nine miles south of Downey, UTI’s Long Beach, CA, trade school offers comprehensive training programs in automotive, diesel, welding, collision repair, and airframe and powerplant technologies.
Under the guidance of seasoned professionals, students learn in labs furnished with industry-standard technologies and equipment.
At the end of their studies, graduates can receive a degree or diploma, can further their education with specialized training at UTI Long Beach or another UTI campus, or begin pursuing entry-level careers!1
Learn more about our trade schools’ industry-aligned training programs below.
Airframe & Powerplant program coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval.79
Enroll in our ALong Beach auto mechanic training program and learn the basics of maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing automobiles in less than one year!7 Take courses on Professional Automotive Service Writing, Vehicle Electronic Systems & Technology, Automotive Power/Performance & Emissions Repair and more.
Get prepared to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification by graduating from UTI’s 45-week Long Beach diesel mechanic school.7 Courses range from Diesel Truck Manual Transmissions to Diesel Truck Transport Refrigeration to provide students with strong foundational knowledge.
Learn to combine weld at UTI’s 36-week Long Beach welding school. Practice the four types of arc welding, welding in different positions, blueprint reading, and project planning so you can leave UTI prepared to pursue entry-level welding careers in a variety of industries!1
Learn how to restore and refinish damaged vehicles at our Long Beach collision repair school in just 51 to 54 weeks. Students can also earn I-CAR credentials, further preparing them to pursue entry-level collision repair technician roles after graduating!1
Prepare for the aviation industry with help from UTI’s Long Beach airframe and powerplant training program (coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval). In just 18 months, learn to maintain various aircraft and leave prepared to pursue entry-level A&P technician roles!79
The automotive technical school at UTI Long Beach offers a 12-week manufacturer-specific advanced training program for BMW, where qualified students can advance their skillset and earn factory credentials.8