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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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Vehicle Maintenance
trendingAutomotive Technology
Train hands-on with the same tools and technology used by auto pros.18 From engine builds to electric vehicle technology, you can train for a career and build skills that keep cars on the road, all while preparing to test for ASE certification.
Associate Degree, Certificate, Diploma available
ASE Cert Test Prep
Hybrid
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
Night
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
Fabrication & Machining
Welding Technology
Learn the four major arc welding processes and build skills used in construction, shipbuilding, pipelines and beyond. You'll practice in an individual welding booth and get one-on-one guidance from instructors so you can graduate prepared for a career.
Dependent on location
Certificate, Diploma available
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
Night
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
Aviation
Airframe & Powerplant Technician
Learn to inspect, maintain and repair aircraft from nose to tail.79 This FAA-aligned program covers airframe electrical, reciprocating engines, navigation systems and more. Get on the path toward a high-skill career with opportunities for travel.
Dependent on location
Certificate, Diploma available
A&P FAA Cert Test Prep
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
Night
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
Electrical & Electronics
newElectrical, Electronics, & Industrial Technology
Practice wiring, troubleshooting and repairing the high-tech electrical systems found in residential and commercial buildings.131 From helping wire cable systems to setting up smart security, you’ll have what it takes to pursue an innovative career.
Diploma available
Opportunity to earn AHA Cert, OSHA 10, NCCER credentials
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
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
Vehicle Maintenance
Marine Technician Specialist
Learn how to keep boats, personal watercraft and marine engines running. From rigging to outboard motors, you can get specialized skills needed to launch a career on the water in less than a year, all while getting hands-on with brands like Mercury Marine and Suzuki!7,18
Dependent on location
Associate Degree, Diploma available
Hybrid
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
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
Electrical & Electronics
Wind Turbine Technician
Train for a career that’s anything but average. In this program, you’ll learn what it takes to service the towering wind turbines that help generate clean energy. Your courses will range from wind turbine operation to climb and rescue. This path is for adventurers!
Dependent on location
Certificate, Diploma available
Opportunity to earn GWO Cert
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
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
Fabrication & Machining
Computer Numerical Control Machining (CNC)
Learn how to turn raw materials into precision parts. From engines to aerospace components, CNC machinists do it all. In this program, you’ll practice programming and safely operating high-tech machines used to help shape the world.
Diploma available
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
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
Vehicle Maintenance
trendingDiesel Technology
Learn to service heavy-duty engines in a hands-on setting.18 Get specialized skills for big commercial trucks, construction machinery, generators and more. In less than one year, you’ll learn what employers are looking for and prepare to test for ASE certification.7
Certificate, Diploma available
ASE Cert Test Prep
Hybrid
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
Night
Advanced Training
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
Infrastructure
HVACR Technician
Train to install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. You’ll learn to work with electrical components, diagnose issues and follow OSHA and EPA standards in hands-on labs that reflect the real field.
Dependent on location
Certificate, Diploma available
OSHA 10 and EPA 608, R-410A, NATE Cert Prep
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
Night
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
Vehicle Maintenance
Motorcycle Technician
If speed and performance are your thing, this program could be a good fit. Train hands-on with iconic brands and develop the skills to help keep them alive and thriving.18 Our motorcycle and powersports training is focused and built for enthusiasts like you.
Dependent on location
Associate Degree, Diploma available
Hybrid
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
Advanced Training
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
Electrical & Electronics
Robotics & Automation Technician
Some campuses offer an upgraded version of this program that includes additional electrical and electronics training.
Learn the skills that power today’s industries. Practice programming, troubleshooting and robotics in hands-on labs that mirror the field you’re training for. In less than one year, you can graduate ready to make your mark in high-tech industries.
Dependent on location
Certificate, Diploma available
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
*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
Electrical & Electronics
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Some campuses offer an upgraded version of this program that includes additional electrical and electronics training.
Build skills for a high-tech career in less than a year. Through focused instruction and hands-on practice, you'll learn to service the machines that keep manufacturing and energy plants running. If you like learning how machines work, this is a good path for you.
Dependent on location
Certificate, Diploma available
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
*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
Vehicle Maintenance
Collision Repair & Refinish Technology
Repair and refinish damaged vehicles from the frame up. In this completely hands-on program, you’ll learn to bring wrecked cars back to life with the same tools and techniques used in real body shops. This program is a good fit for mechanically inclined creatives.
Dependent on location
Diploma available
Hands-on
Morning
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
Infrastructure
Advanced Non-Destructive Testing
Learn to inspect aircraft, pipelines and other infrastructure using advanced techniques that detect flaws others can’t see. You’ll practice methods like magnetic particle, ultrasonic and radiographic testing to prep for critical work with a lasting impact.
Diploma available
Hands-on
Morning
Afternoon
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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