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Are you searching for auto mechanic schools near Westminster, CA? UTI’s Long Beach, CA auto mechanic school can help you develop or sharpen your auto service and repair skills in less than one year!7
AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING NEAR WESTMINSTER, CA
Make your “automotive schools near me” searches a thing of the past! UTI’s 51-week auto mechanic training program is just 13 miles from Westminster and can help students prepare to test for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification after graduation!7
Supportive instructors lead hands-on training in labs that mirror auto shops seen in the field.18 Thanks to our industry relationships, our learning environment is also stocked with industry-standard technologies and equipment, helping students build in-demand skills.
Finish the program and receive an Associate of Occupational Studies degree, as well as the knowledge needed to begin pursuing entry-level automotive careers with confidence!1
MECHANIC SCHOOL COURSES OFFERED
Our automotive school courses supply students with foundational knowledge employers can build upon. Course topics include:
- Automotive Engines Service & Repair
- Professional Automotive Service Writing
- Automotive Powertrains & Transmissions
- Vehicle Steering and Suspension Service and Repair
- Vehicle Brake Systems
- Vehicle Electronic Systems and Technology
- Automotive Climate Control Systems and Repair
- Automotive Power/Performance & Emissions Repair
- Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising
- Battery Electric Vehicle Technology
AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL SPECIALIZED TRAINING
UTI Long Beach offers manufacturer-specific advanced training to auto school students who qualify. Hit the link to learn more
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR WESTMINSTER, CA
California had the highest number of licensed drivers in the United States in May 2021. The state’s busy roadways call for auto tech skills, so it may come as no surprise that California also boasted the highest employment level of automotive service technicians and mechanics in the U.S. in May 2021.
As far as salary goes, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the median annual salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States as $47,770 in May 2023.25 This means half of the automotive 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.
AUTO MECHANIC JOBS NEAR WESTMINSTER, CA
The type of auto mechanic jobs that are open in Westminster, CA, at the time of graduation may differ from the examples provided below as availability is directly linked to demand.
With that in mind, graduates of UTI’s automotive training school often pursue careers in one of the following entry-level roles:
- Auto techniciansperform basic service and repair to vehicles in auto repair shops or dealerships.
- Parts associates manage inventory, keep track of warranty issues, and help other employees locate and price parts.
- Service writers rely on their communication skills and automotive background to create work orders based on a customer’s needs.
Although most of our graduates begin their careers as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level positions, as with any industry, over time you be able to advance in your career with hard work. Learn more about advanced career paths here.77
DIRECTIONS FROM WESTMINSTER, CA, TO UTI LONG BEACH
Getting to our auto mechanic school in Long Beach from Westminster is simple. Schedule a campus tour and then follow these directions to get here:
- Get on CA-22 W. (1.1 miles)
- Head east on State Rte 39 N/Beach Blvd toward Bach Blvd. (0.8 miles)
- Take the ramp onto CA-22 W. (0.3 miles)
- Follow CA-22 W and I-405 N to CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd in Long Beach. Take Exit 27 from I-405 N. (9.7 miles)
- Merge onto CA-22 W. (3.3 miles)
- Merge onto I-405 N (6 miles)
- Use the right two lanes to take Exit 27 for CA-19 S/Lakewood Blvd toward Long Beach Airport. (0.2 miles)
- Keep right at the fork, and follow signs for CA-19 N/Lakewood Blvd N/Long Beach Airport/L.B. City College/Devry University and merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (0.2 miles)
- Continue on CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.6 miles)
- Merge onto CA-19 N/N Lakewood Blvd. (1.3 miles)
- Turn left onto E Contant St. (0.2 miles)
- Turn right onto Worsham Ave. (213 feet)
- Take the next right. (79 feet)
- Turn left, and the campus will be to your right. (66 feet)
UTI LONG BEACH CAMPUS LOCATION
4175 East Conant Street
Long Beach, California 90808
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
562-541-7000 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI LONG BEACH
Diesel Tech Training
UTI’s diesel technician training lasts 45 weeks and teaches students the basics of maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing diesel-powered vehicles/equipment.7 Graduates earn a diploma, and like the automotive school, a portion of the requirements needed to take ASE certification exams.
Welding Training
Our 36-week welding training program offers hands-on courses that teach different welding processes to prepare students for entry-level careers as combination welders.1 Developed with the help of Lincoln Electric, graduates earn a diploma and skillset employers may look for in entry-level welders.
STUDENT SERVICES
UTI’s Long Beach recognizes the commitment auto mechanic school requires. That’s why our support services department does everything it can to help students transition in and out of school.
Housing Assistance
Career Services
Need help looking for flexible, part-time work that doesn’t interfere with your studies? Contact our Career Services department! They’ll also be there to assist you in looking for potential career opportunities when you graduate.1
Financial Aid
Need help filling out FASFA or looking for scholarships/grants?10 Contact our Financial Aid department!