Looking to take the first step toward an exciting career path? Take it with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) — a vocational school near Torrance, CA, that offers industry-relevant training in automotive, diesel, welding, collision repair, and airframe and powerplant technologies!1
TRAIN AT UTI NEAR TORRANCE, CA
Located in Long Beach, UTI offers five hands-on training programs.114 Some curricula were even created with the help of leading skilled-trade brands like I-CAR and Lincoln Electric.
Passionate industry professionals lead the instruction, simultaneously offering support and mentorship as students progress through their educational journey. OurLong Beach, CA trade school also flaunts 10 state-of-the-industry labs, built to resemble the environment of technicians in the field.
PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR TORRANCE, CA
Not sure which skilled trade you’d like to study yet? Read more about our programs below.
Airframe & Powerplant program coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval.7
Automotive Technical School Near Torrance, CA
The 51-week Long Beach auto mechanic training program provides both online and hands-on instruction to mirror the type of ongoing training graduates will likely encounter in the field.7 Our comprehensive instruction helps prepare graduates to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification and pursue entry-level automotive careers as technicians, smog inspectors, parts associates or services writers.1
Diesel Technical School Near Torrance, CA
UTI’s 45-week Long Beach diesel mechanic school also practices a blended learning model of online instruction and hands-on application to reflect training in the field.7 Like the auto program, our diesel training helps prepare graduates to test for ASE certification as well as pursue entry-level diesel technician careers.1
Welding Technical School Near Torrance, CA
The Long Beach welding school is just 36 weeks from start to finish. Students learn the four types of arc welding used across several industries, as well as how to weld in various positions to help prepare them for entry-level roles as combination welders.1
Collision Repair Technical School Near Torrance, CA
The Long Beach collision repair trade school offers exciting, hands-on courses in damage analysis, custom paint and body fundamentals, welding and cutting and more! The trade school ranges from 51 to 54 weeks and grants students opportunities to earn valuable I-CAR credentials before pursuing careers.1
Airframe and Powerplant Technical School Near Torrance, CA
Coming to UTI Long Beach pending FAA approval, the 18-month Long Beach airframe and powerplant training program prepares students to maintain and repair aircraft components in a manner that adheres to FAA regulations.79 No aviation background is necessary – the curriculum builds students’ knowledge from the ground up!
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI NEAR TORRANCE, CA
Eligible students can improve their automotive tech skills with UTI's 12-week BMW manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) program.8 Learn the ins and outs of BMW technology from the experts and earn factory credentials!
DIRECTIONS FROM TORRANCE, CA TO UTI LONG BEACH
Our Long Beach trade school is approximately 16 miles east of Torrance. Follow these steps to get there:
- Get on I-405 S from Maple Ave, Del Amo Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd. (3 miles)
- Head east on Opal St toward Maple Ave. (213 feet)
- Turn left onto Maple Ave. (0.8 miles)
- Turn right onto Del Amo Blvd. (0.7 miles)
- Turn left onto Crenshaw Blvd. (1.2 miles)
- Turn left to merge onto I-405 S toward Long Beach. (0.2 miles)
- Follow I-405 S to E Spring St in Long Beach. Take Exit 29A from I-405 S. (10.7 miles)
- Merge onto I-405 S. (10.1 miles)
- Take Exit 29A to merge onto E Spring St toward Cherry Ave. (0.5 miles)
- Take Cherry Ave and Cover St. (2.7 miles)
- Merge onto E Spring St. (0.2 miles)
- Turn right onto Cherry Ave. (1.1 miles)
- Turn right onto Cover St. (1.2 miles)
- At the roundabout, take the 1st Exit onto Worsham Ave. (0.1 miles)
- Take the third left. (79 feet)
- Turn left and UTI will be on the right. (66 feet)
UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
Campus Tours
TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm
W | 10 am & 2 pm
F&SAT | 10am
& 1pm
562-541-7000 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
844-308-8840 | Financial Aid
844-308-8838 | Student Services
562-541-7058 | Career Services
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STUDENT SERVICES
Transitioning in and out of trade school comes with challenges. That’s why we’ve built a strong support services team. Learn about some of our most utilized services below.
Housing Assistance
With assistance from Collegiate Housing Services (CHS), our Housing Assistance department helps students find and set rental terms that work for them.
Career Services
Students can lean on UTI’s career service specialists throughout their educational journey and thereafter. The team helps students look for flexible part-time roles that fit in with their studies, develop their résumé, build interview techniques and locate potential career opportunities after graduating.1
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Department at UTI provides resources and guidance to help eligible students find and apply for scholarships, grants and other forms of aid.10