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Universal Technical Institute Trade School Programs
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.
Trade School Programs: Training Details, Time and Career Potential
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Trade School Programs: Training Details, Time and Career Potential
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.
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
Aviation
trendingAirframe & 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
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.
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
Electrical & Electronics
Wind Turbine Technician
Some campuses offer an upgraded version of this program that includes additional electrical and electronics training.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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