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Have you been looking into becoming an auto technician? At UTI's trade school in Austin, TX, we kick off new sessions every six weeks, offering you the option to start your training when it fits your schedule best.1 Get hands-on access to state-of-the-industry tools and technology, equipping you with the skills to pursue an automotive career.18
AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING NEAR SAN MARCOS, TX
Our auto mechanic training lasts about 51 weeks.7 You’ll learn from experienced instructors who have put in years cultivating their knowledge and skills. Get training diagnosing, maintaining, repairing and inspecting cars, trucks and various other vehicles.
UTI's auto mechanic school combines online and in-person training that gives students a taste of how systems work in the field.
“Electrical is one of those things where you can learn only so much on your own. You have to be taught certain things. To really learn and diagnose problems, you have to be taught certain procedures that you never would have known existed if somebody didn’t show you,” says Ted Foos, a UTI Automotive Technology instructor.
MECHANIC TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONS
Many automotive technicians may go on to earn an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification. Graduates of our program are well prepared to test for ASE certification, and they are credited with one of the two years of work experience required to become ASE certified.
MECHANIC SCHOOL COURSES OFFERED
We offer a blended-learning experience for our automotive students, which includes hands-on application. UTI is a leading automotive school. Our programs cover aspects critical for those training to pursue a career as an auto mechanic. Our course topics 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.
Jerome Jackson, a graduate of our Automotive Technology program, highlights the training UTI provides. “They really focused on whatever your areas of study were. If you were studying electrical, they would show you how voltage moves through paths, tracing wiring paths and other important things. That was really helpful.”
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR SAN MARCOS, TX
UTI has been training automotive students in Texas for decades. Our graduates have become automotive technicians, service managers, fleet technicians and more.6 By 2033, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects total auto mechanic and technician employment to exceed 815,000, which means it could be a great time to start learning the trade.47
AUTO MECHANIC JOBS IN SAN MARCOS, TX
There are a handful of entry-level career paths automotive technicians can aim for. Just like with any other industry, with hard work and experience, mechanics can advance their careers.77 Some potential roles trained automotive mechanics can pursue include:
Entry-level
- Automotive technician.
- Parts associate.
- Service writer.
Advanced
According to BLS, the median annual salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics was $47,770 in May 2023.25 Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, such as experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.
DIRECTIONS FROM SAN MARCOS, TX, TO UTI AUSTIN
Want to visit our campus? You can book a tour to see our auto mechanic training facility! Get the opportunity to meet our instructors and ask questions you may have about the program. Follow these directions to get to UTI Austin:
- Get on Interstate 35 North from Texas 80/East Hopkins Street, Riverside Drive, Cheatham Street and Interstate 35 North Frontage Road/North Interstate 35 (2.5 miles)
- Head south on North Guadalupe Street toward West Hopkins Street (75 feet)
- Turn left at the first cross street onto Texas 80/East Hopkins Street (0.5 miles)
- Turn right into Riverside Drive (0.4 miles)
- At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto Cheatham Street (0.4 miles)
- Turn right after KFC, on the left (285 feet)
- Turn left onto Interstate 35 North Frontage Road/North Interstate 35 (0.8 miles)
- Use the left lane to take the ramp onto Interstate 35 North (0.2 miles)
- Follow Interstate 35 North to Interstate 35 North Frontage Road/Interstate 35 Frontage Road in Kyle. Take exit 217 from Interstate 35 North (9.8 miles)
- Merge onto Interstate 35 North (9.5 miles)
- Take exit 217 to merge onto Interstate 35 North Frontage Road/Interstate 35 Frontage Road (0.3 miles)
- Get on Interstate 35 North in Buda (2.4 miles)
- Merge onto Interstate 35 North Frontage Road/Interstate 35 Frontage Road (1.5 miles)
- Continue straight onto North Interstate 35 Frontage Road (0.7 miles)
- Use the left lane to take the ramp onto Interstate 35 North (0.2 miles)
- Follow Interstate 35 North to North Interstate 35 Frontage Road in Austin. Take exit 232A from Interstate 35 North (13.4 miles)
- Merge onto Interstate 35 North (13.2 miles)
- Take exit 232A toward Oltorf Street (0.2 miles)
- Drive to South Congress Avenue (3.3 miles)
- Merge onto North Interstate 35 Frontage Road (0.4 miles)
- Turn left onto East Oltorf Street (0.9 miles)
- Turn right onto South Congress Avenue (2.1 miles)
Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.
UTI AUSTIN CAMPUS LOCATION
301 W. Howard Lane
Austin, Texas 78753
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
737-284-3100 | Campus
737-284-3194 | Admissions
844-338-0033 | Financial Aid
833-267-7673 | Housing Assistance
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OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED AT UTI AUSTIN
Have you been curious about other career paths? Our Austin, TX, campus also offers programs for diesel, welding and HVACR training programs.
STUDENT SERVICES
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Our Housing Assistance team, in collaboration with Compass Rose, helps assist students find independent or shared housing near campus.
CAREER SERVICES
Our Career Services department supports UTI graduates and current students by offering guidance, resources and assistance to help them seek employment.1
FINANCIAL AID
We provide financial aid assistance for eligible students. Our financial advisors help qualifying students search for grants, scholarships and loan options that can help them pay for trade school tuition costs.10
TRAIN TO BECOME AN AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC NEAR SAN MARCOS, TX
Learn more about our programs, campus facilities and the application process by requesting more information. Take the first step toward becoming an automotive technician.
Apply today to start your automotive technician training!