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June 23

ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRAINING AT UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

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Prepare for the Future of Auto and Diesel Technology with EV

Did you know there are currently many electric vehicles on the road? S&P Global Mobility projects electric vehicle sales in the United States will reach 40% of total passenger car sales by 2030!

Because electric vehicles call for unique maintenance and repair, this drastic shift will require auto and diesel techs to sharpen their skill set. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that repairing electrical systems and drivetrains requires familiarity with high-voltage vehicles.

Having this familiarity under your belt may prove helpful when pursuing entry-level jobs. Developing this knowledge is exactly what UTI is helping aspiring technicians accomplish by incorporating electric vehicle training in our Automotive & EV Technology and Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology programs.

By collaborating with industry leader Bosch, we’ve developed an electric vehicle training course that helps equip students with valuable knowledge of current automotive technology. Prepare to pursue a career as an electric vehicle technician!1

A GLIMPSE INTO ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRAINING AT UTI

UTI's Automotive & EV Technology and Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology training programs include the three-week Battery Electric Vehicle Technology course.* The course fine-tunes the knowledge students gain from UTI’s current hybrid and electric training enhancements through topics like:

  • High-voltage vehicle operation
  • Electric vehicle components
  • Diagnosis and services
  • Electronic principles & safety
  • Unique training in BEV operation

Students also get the opportunity to train with the specialized tools, technologies and equipment currently used in the field, including:

  • Electric vehicles
  • Electric drive assemblies
  • High- and low-voltage diagnostic tools
  • Specialty/measurement tools

The electric vehicle repair training curriculum at UTI prepares students to properly maintain, diagnose, repair and test high-voltage vehicles and their complementary components — all while adhering to critical safety standards.

*Please note this course is only included at campuses offering the Automotive & EV Technology and Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology programs.

"The automotive technology of today is rapidly advancing, as it has the last five years, so the students of today need to continue their education. And UTI keeps up with the newest technologies."

- Kevin Naylor | Hiring Manager at Larry H. Miller Hyundai Genesis Peoria

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BE TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS

At UTI, we created the Battery Electric Vehicle Technology course with help from Bosch, a global supplier of technology and service.

Bosch is attuned with industry needs relating to electric vehicles, meaning students at UTI receive training that aligns with current demands, further preparing them to pursue entry-level roles with confidence once they graduate.

UTI’s Career Services department can even help graduates find ways to market their electric vehicle training to potential employers, whether that be through their résumés or during interviews!

ELECTRIC VEHICLE TRAINING IN FORD FACT

In addition to its incorporation into the core automotive program, electric vehicle technology is now part of the 15-week Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) program.8,11

This advanced training program is designed to be taken after UTI's Automotive core training, equipping graduates with manufacturer-skills and credentials to help them stand out. In order to keep pace with today’s breakthrough technology, students in this hands-on program are taught electric systems operation and how to safely diagnose and repair electric vehicle concerns.

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Interested in training to become a technician with electric vehicle training?1

Develop those skills in less than one year through industry-aligned, hands-on training in modern technology.7,18

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete.8) Does not include time required to complete a qualifying prerequisite program such as UTI’s 51-week Automotive Technology program.11) See program details for eligibility requirements and conditions that may apply.18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.25) UTI’s Automotive Technology Program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as automotive technicians. Estimated annual salary shown above is for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for UTI graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as an automotive technician, such as service writer, smog inspector, and parts associate. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary for persons employed as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $36,730 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=493023&Dopt=TEXT) Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled automotive technicians in North Carolina is $22.39 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $16.63 and $14.06, respectively.

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*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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