AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR ALLENTOWN, PA: BEGIN YOUR TRAINING TODAY

Our Exton, PA, mechanic school, part of Universal Technical Institute’s family of automotive training schools, is located near Allentown, PA and offers an intensive mechanic school curriculum. Students are provided practical experience using state-of-the-industry tools, preparing them to seek entry-level roles in the auto industry after graduation.¹

The Automotive Technology program at UTI Exton is designed to last 51 weeks and provides students with in-depth knowledge taught by industry experts.⁷ This automotive training curriculum covers a wide range of topics focused on automotive technologies.

Students who successfully complete the course are awarded diplomas. Prospective automotive technicians must have excellent problem-solving skills, good hand skills and a strong appreciation for customer service to succeed in this program.

Students at UTI Exton's auto school can hone their technical skills by taking a variety of automotive courses such as:

Skilled automotive technicians are in demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates more than 67,000 average annual automotive technician job openings in the United States.⁴¹

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for automotive service mechanics and technicians in the U.S. was $47,770 in May 2023.²⁵ This means half 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.

Most of our automotive training grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles such as:

• Automotive technician
• Serivce writer
• Smog inspector
• Parts associate

As with any industry, over time, technicians can advance their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Here are a few examples of advanced automotive technology careers:

• Service manager
• Master technician
• Fleet technician
• Drivability technician
• Diagnostic technician
• Heavy line technician
• Quick service technician
• Shop owner

Remember that the scope of auto industry careers can vary depending on the area and current market demand. If you have any questions about job opportunities in Allentown, please contact our Career Services team.

With this handy guide, you can start your journey to UTI Exton’s auto mechanic school:

1. Take South Church Street to Lehigh Street (0.2 miles)
• Head east on Hamilton Street toward South Church Street (210 feet)
• Turn right at the first cross street onto South Church Street (0.2 miles)
2. Continue onto Lehigh Street (0.2 miles)
3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. Take PA-29 South/South Cedar Crest Boulevard to Chestnut Street in Emmaus (7.2 miles)
• Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive (2.2 miles)
• Turn left onto South 24th St/Oxford Drive (0.9 miles)
• Continue onto Oxford Drive (0.3 miles)
• Turn right onto Fish Hatchery Road (1.1 miles)
• Turn left onto PA-29 South/South Cedar Crest Boulevard (2.7 miles)
4. Follow Chestnut Street and PA-100 South to West Township Line Road in Upper Uwchlan Township (35.8 miles)
• Turn right onto Chestnut Street (9.1 miles)
• Continue onto PA-100 South (26.5 miles)
• Continue straight to stay on PA-100 South (0.3 miles)
5. Continue on West Township Line Road to your destination (0.3 miles)
• Turn right onto West Township Line Road (0.1 miles)
• Continue onto Pennsylvania Drive (0.2 miles)
• Turn right (217 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

Students enrolled in the Ford FACT program at UTI Exton can complete a comprehensive 15-week program where they gain technical knowledge from educators with specialized knowledge on Ford technologies, fostering the development of brand-specific skills and allowing them to earn numerous credentials upon graduation.^8,11

The BMW FastTrack program at UTI Exton provides comprehensive instruction on diagnosing and repairing BMW vehicles over 12 weeks of intensive Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training.^8,11

UTI’s Exton campus in Pennsylvania offers a 45-week Diesel & Industrial Technology program that prepares students to work in the diesel industry by teaching them how to diagnose and repair diesel technologies.⁷ Graduates earn diplomas.

The Welding Technology curriculum at UTI Exton provides comprehensive 36-week training in the four main arc welding processes, ensuring students are adequately prepared to pursue the job market in their desired field. Graduates earn diplomas.

The Robotics & Automation Technician program offers a 51-week course that updates students on the latest technological innovations and industry best practices. Throughout the program, students learn to diagnose and program both automation and robotic systems. Graduates earn diplomas.