AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL IN NEW JERSEY

Automotive technician training in Bloomfield, New Jersey.

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Overview

TRAIN FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE CAREER AT UTI

Universal Technical Institute’s campus in Bloomfield, New Jersey, features an Automotive Technology program dedicated to helping educate and prepare the next generation of technicians to fill roles in the industry.¹ At 108,000 square feet, there’s plenty of lab and classroom space to make UTI Bloomfield a great place to get trained.

51 weeks

Program length ⁷

108,000

Square feet of campus area

30

Number of classrooms & labs on campus

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Automotive Technology program offered at UTI’s Bloomfield campus teaches students the ins and outs of performing repairs and maintenance on a variety of late-model vehicles. They gain valuable industry-related experience and are prepared for careers in the industry.

Students also gain flexibility with their schedules and get a look at what training in the field is really like thanks to the blended learning model the program follows. This combines online instructor-led training with hands-on lab application.¹⁸

AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS STUDENTS WILL LEARN

All courses in the Automotive program cover specific aspects of the industry, giving students at UTI Bloomfield a foundation they can build upon week after week. This helps ensure all skill levels feel welcome! The classes include:

Automotive Engines Service & Repair
Professional Automotive Service Writing
Automotive Powertrains & Transmissions
Vehicle Steering & Suspension Service & Repair
Automotive Climate Control Systems & Repair

Vehicle Brake Systems
Vehicle Electronic Systems & Technology
Automotive Power/Performance & Emissions Repair
Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising

CHECK OUT UTI’S BLOOMFIELD CAMPUS

Explore UTI’s Bloomfield campus in New Jersey and get a behind-the-scenes look at the different labs and classrooms by watching this video!

AUTOMOTIVE CERTIFICATES IN NEW JERSEY

Graduates of the Automotive Technology program at UTI Bloomfield earn certificates. Students also graduate prepared to take exams needed to earn ASE certifications. The training that students receive at UTI Bloomfield can be substituted for one of two years of work experience required to become ASE certified.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAM

The UTI Bloomfield campus offers the 15-week Ford Accelerated Credential Training program, known as Ford FACT, which can be taken after students complete the 51-week core Automotive program. Those enrolled in FACT get the opportunity to train on diagnostic and testing equipment that Ford dealership technicians use in the field.

Students in the program receive the same Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) that Ford provides to its dealership technicians. Upon graduation, they can earn instructor-led Ford STST classroom course credentials, web-based credentials and Ford specialty certifications.

CAREER OUTLOOK & OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Automotive Technology program at UTI Bloomfield are prepared for entry-level careers. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Some entry-level and advanced roles could include:⁷⁷

Entry-level

Automotive Technician
Service Writer
Smog Inspector
Parts Associate

Advanced

Service Manager
Diagnostic Technician
Fleet Technician
Shop Owner

Learn more about potential career paths for Automotive grads by reading our career guide.

67,000+

Estimated average annual automotive job openings in the U.S.⁴¹

$52,800

Median annual salary* for auto technicians in the New York/New Jersey area²⁵

*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location and employer compensation.

ABOUT THE CAMPUS

The location of UTI’s Bloomfield campus gives students plenty to do when not in the classroom. There are a lot of nearby parks, as well as a few racetracks in the area where they can catch the action, including Atco Dragway and Island Dragway.

CAMPUS LOCATION

TAKE A CAMPUS TOUR

Guided tours of the UTI Bloomfield campus are offered Monday through Friday, so you have the chance to see what the campus is like for yourself. Schedule a tour below!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UTI schedules all kinds of events throughout the year, with a variety of in-person and virtual activities. You can view these on our events calendar below!

TRAIN FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

If you’ve ever thought about pursuing a career as an automotive technician, now is a great time to get started. Get the tools and experience you need to find success in the industry when you attend UTI’s Bloomfield campus. Click the link below to request more information and connect with an Admissions Representative today!`