Looking to train for a career as an auto mechanic? UTI Exton's auto mechanic school program is just outside of Camden, NJ, and offers hands-on training from industry experts.1,2 Keep reading to learn how UTI can help prepare you to pursue an auto career in less than one year.7
AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING NEAR CAMDEN, NJ
UTI's Exton, PA, mechanic school takes just 51 weeks to complete and follows a blended learning model to reflect the ongoing training technicians in the field receive.18 Automotive Technology students spend a portion of their time following online instruction and the remainder of their time practicing in hands-on labs.
Experienced instructors facilitate online and hands-on training and simultaneously help students refine important auto tech traits such as persistence, adaptability, personability and professionalism.
MECHANIC SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATIONS
Graduates of the automotive school at UTI Exton earn a diploma that validates their training. This may be valuable to potential employers as it demonstrates that candidates have built fundamental auto tech skills. It is also a testament to their commitment, dedication and passion for the trade.
UTI’s auto mechanic training courses also teach material that helps students prepare for taking exams required to become ASE certified. Plus, their training counts for one of the two years of experience also needed to take ASE exams.
MECHANIC SCHOOL COURSES OFFERED
No experience is required to attend the automotive school program at UTI Exton. Instructors help students develop foundational knowledge through the following courses:
- Automotive Engines Service & Repair
- Professional Automotive Service Writing
- Automotive Powertrains & Transmissions
- Vehicle Steering & Suspension Service & Repair
- Advanced Technology/Hybrid & Service Advising
- Vehicle Electronic Systems & Technology
- Vehicle Brake Systems
- Automotive Climate Control Systems & Repair
- Automotive Power/Performance & Emissions Repair
AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL SPECIALIZED TRAINING
BMW FastTrack program
Ford Accelerated Credential
Training (FACT) program
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR CAMDEN, NJ
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for auto 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.
Keep reading to learn more about specific roles within the automotive field.
AUTO MECHANIC JOBS IN CAMDEN, NJ
The automotive training program at UTI Exton help prepare students for entry-level roles, such as:
Entry-level
- Automotive technician
- Serivce writer
- Smog inspector
- Parts associate
While most of our graduates start out in entry-level roles, as with any industry, technicians over time may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77 Advanced roles might include:
- Service manager
- Diagnostic technician
- Fleet technician
- Shop owner
While the above roles are exciting career paths to pursue, they may not be readily available in Conroe, TX, as regional demand varies. Graduates who need help searching for nearby opportunities can contact UTI’s Career Services department.
DIRECTIONS FROM CAMDEN, NJ, TO UTI EXTON
UTI Exton is northwest of Camden, NJ. The following directions will get you here (this route has tolls):
- 1. Get on I-676 North (0.6 miles)
- 2. Take I-76 West to PA-100 North in Uwchlan Township. Take exit 312 from I-76 West (37.9 miles)
- 3. Continue on PA-100 North to your destination in Upper Uwchlan Township (0.8 miles)
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a.Head north on Broadway toward Everett Street (0.2 miles)
b.Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue (0.2 miles)
c.Slight right to merge onto I-676 North toward Ben Franklin Bridge/Philadelphia (0.2 miles)
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a.Merge onto I-676 North (toll road) (3.4 miles)
b.Take the I-676 W/US 30 S exit toward Central Phila (0.2 miles)
c.Merge onto I-676 W/US-30 West (1.4 miles)
d.Take the exit on the left onto I-76 W/US-30 West toward Vly Forge (3.9 miles)
e.Use the left 2 lanes to take the exit toward I-76 West (toll road) (13.9 miles)
f.Use the left 2 lanes to stay on I-76 West toward Harrisburg (toll road) (14.4 miles)
g.Take exit 312 toward PA-100 North (toll road) (0.5 miles)
h.Keep right at the fork, follow signs for PA-100 North/Pottstown and merge onto PA-100 North (toll road) (0.2 miles)
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a.Merge onto PA-100 North (0.4 miles)
b.Turn left onto West Township Line Road (0.1 miles)
c.Continue onto Pennsylvania Drive (0.2 miles)
d.Turn right (217 feet)
Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.
UTI EXTON CAMPUS LOCATION
750 Pennsylvania Drive
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
610-458-5595 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
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STUDENT SERVICES
UTI’s support services teams want to see students succeed. Here are a few ways we help:
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Collegiate Housing Services helps students find shared or independent housing with rental terms that make sense for them. Visit UTI Exton’s Housing Assistance page for more.
CAREER SERVICES
The Career Services team assists students with identifying and pursuing flexible, part-time jobs that can help cover some of their living expenses while they study.
FINANCIAL AID
Looking for ways to cover your automotive school tuition? Reach out to our Financial Aid team. They help eligible students search for scholarships, grants and other types of aid.10