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The trade school programs at Universal Technical Institute can help you build real skills and start a career sooner than the traditional four-year route.1 Whether you’re into engines, advanced tech or building things, you’ll train hands-on with the same tools and equipment found in the field.18 See the program details, training time and career potential for each program below.
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This program prepares you for a career diagnosing and repairing cars and light trucks. Grads are ready for roles like77:
- Automotive technician
- Service writer
- Smog inspector
- Parts associate
Welding Technology
Dependent on location
Welders can work in a variety of industries, including construction, ship building, manufacturing energy and infrastructure development. Once you graduate, you can pursue positions like77:
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
- Wirer
Airframe & Powerplant Technician
Dependent on location
Airframe and powerplant technicians usually work in commercial aviation, cargo transport or aerospace operations. Grads who earn FAA certification can pursue these positions79:
- Aviation maintenance technician
- Turbine technician
- Field technician
The electrical program can prepare you for roles in construction, manufacturing, energy and more. You could apply for positions like:
- Electrician’s assistant
- Fire alarm technician
- Security + access control systems technician
- Mechatronics technician
- Cable technician
- Electrical technician
Marine Technician Specialist
Dependent on location
The Marine Technician Specialist program can prepare you to work in marinas, dealerships, rig shops and other environments. Grads could begin in roles like77:
- Marine technician
- Equipment maintenance technician
- Inspector
- Parts associate
Wind Turbine Technician
Dependent on location
These pros work on the go, travelling from wind farm to wind farm to help repair turbines. As a grad of this program, you can qualify for one of these positions77:
- Wind turbine technician
- Installation technician
- Field service technician
Computer Numerical Control Machining (CNC)
CNC Machinists are needed in automotive, aerospace, defense, medical manufacturing and more. New grads have the skills needed for these roles77:
- CNC machinist
- Apprentice machinist
- CNC operator
- Machined parts inspector
Train for a career working on heavy-duty diesel engines in commercial trucks, buses or industrial equipment and pursue one of these roles77:
- Diesel technician
- Heavy equipment repair technician
- Power generation technician
- Agriculture technician
HVACR Technician
Dependent on location
HVAC pros can work for facility companies, contractors, commercial buildings and residential buildings. Once you graduate, you can apply for these positions77:
- HVACR technician
- Installation technician
- Refrigeration technician
Motorcycle Technician
Dependent on location
This program will prepare you to work in dealerships, repair shops or manufacturers. Many grads pursue these positions77:
- Motorcycle technician
- Service writer
- Equipment maintenance technician
- Parts associate
Robotics & Automation Technician
Some campuses offer an upgraded version of this program that includes additional electrical and electronics training.
Dependent on location
*Enhanced curriculum featuring electrical training included at these campuses.
These techs can work in advanced manufacturing, logistics or industrial environments in one of these roles77:
- Robotics & automation technician
- Control systems technician
- Maintenance technician
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Some campuses offer an upgraded version of this program that includes additional electrical and electronics training.
Dependent on location
*Enhanced curriculum featuring electrical training included at these campuses.
Industrial maintenance techs often work in manufacturing plants and energy facilities. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to pursue these roles77:
- Industrial maintenance technician
- Installation technician
- Field service technician
- Plant technician
Collision Repair & Refinish Technology
Dependent on location
This path can lead to roles in auto body repair shops and dealerships. Grads are prepared for positions like77:
- Collision repair technician
- Appraiser
- Estimator
- Inspector
Advanced Non-Destructive Testing
Get ready for careers inspecting critical structures and components in aerospace, oil and gas, transportation and other industries. This trade school program prepares you for roles like77:
- Non-destructive testing technician
- Quality control technician
- Inspector
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