Skilled Training at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth
Ready to make your next career move? You can take your future into your own hands and pursue a path in energy, skilled trades or transportation.
After graduation, you’ll be equipped with skills that employers value, which can help you pursue a career and not just a job.1 Our trade school in Dallas/Fort Worth can help get you there, with 9 programs to choose from. So, what are you waiting for?
Train to Transform Your Passion Into a Hands-On Career With UTI's Leading Trade School Programs
Airframe & Powerplant Technician*
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Airframe & Powerplant Technician
The Airframe & Powerplant Technician program is designed to prepare students for entry-level opportunities in various areas of the aviation industry.79 Through hands-on and classroom learning, they explore topics such as aircraft troubleshooting, hydraulics and pneumatics, powerplant lubrication systems and turbine engine operation. As graduates, they’re eligible to apply and test for Airframe and Powerplant FAA certification.128
*Program coming to UTI Dallas/Fort Worth pending FAA approval.
Course topics include:
- Basic sheet metal and welding familiarizations
- Airframe electrical
- Turbine engine designs
- Navigation and communication systems
- And more!
Potential career paths upon earning FAA certification:77
- Aviation maintenance technician
- Turbine technician
- Field technician
- And more!
Automotive Technology
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Automotive Technology
This 51-week training program equips graduates with skills to diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of domestic and import vehicles, preparing them to pursue automotive industry careers.1,7 Students also can deepen their knowledge with brand-specific training, with names that include BMW, Ford and Mercedes Benz.15
Course topics include:33
- Automotive engines service and repair
- Professional automotive service writing
- Automotive powertrains and transmissions
- Battery electric vehicle technology
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- Automotive technician
- Service writer
- Smog inspector
- Parts associate
- And more!
Diesel Technology
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Diesel Technology
Diesel technology keeps the world running, and all it takes is 45 weeks to gain the skills needed to pursue a career as a diesel technician.1,7 There are also specialized training opportunities with some of the biggest names in the industry, like Peterbilt,15 Freightliner and Cummins.46
Course topics include:
- Diesel engines service and repair
- Diesel truck brake systems and chassis
- Vehicle electronic systems and technology
- Diesel hydraulic systems
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- Diesel technician
- Heavy equipment repair technician
- Power generation technician
- Agriculture technician
- And more!
Electrical, Electronics, & Industrial Technology
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Electrical, Electronics, & Industrial Technology
The Electrical, Electronics, & Industrial Technology (EEIT) program is designed to help students prepare for careers in industries like technology, manufacturing, residential, commercial and more.130 Over the course of a year, students will receive hands-on training with electrical systems, electronics and industrial manufacturing equipment.
Course topics include:
- Instrumentation and Control
- Electrical Wiring
- DC Electrical Theory
- AC Electrical Theory
- Advanced Electrical and Controls
- And more!
Potential career paths:
- Electrician's assistant
- Fire alarm technician
- Security + access control systems technician
- Mechatronics technician
- Cable technician
Note UTI’s electrical programs do not prepare graduates for employment as electricians, and graduates will not be eligible for certification as an electrician without additional training and meeting state licensing requirements.
Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology
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Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology
Learn how to maintain and repair machinery that keeps essential industries running. This program hones in on topics like industrial energy and power generation.
Course topics include:
- Introduction to Technical Trades
- Electrical Wiring
- DC Electrical Theory
- AC Electrical Theory
- Electrical and Electronics Troubleshooting
- And more!
Potential career paths:130
- Industrial maintenance technician
- Plant technician
- Maintenance technician
- Field service technician
- Installation technician
Electrical, Robotics & Automation Technology
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Electrical, Robotics & Automation Technology
Robotics programming and automation is the focus of this program. Prepare to help shape the future by learning about automated processes and topics like industrial robotics.
Course topics include:
- Electrical Wiring
- Industrial Robotics
- Computer Aided Design
- Advanced Programming
- Electrical and Electronics Troubleshooting
- And more!
Potential career paths:77
- Robotics & automation technician
- Control systems technician
- Maintenance technician
- And more!
Electrical & Wind Turbine Technology
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Electrical & Wind Turbine Technology
If you’re interested in renewable energy and opportunities for adventure, this program could be a great fit. Learn how to maintain and service wind turbines that help power our homes and businesses.
Course topics include:
- Advanced electrical theory
- Renewable energy sources
- Wind technology and components
- Wind turbine operation
- Climb and rescue
- And more!
Potential career paths:77
- Wind turbine technician
- Installation technician
- Field service technician
- And more!
HVACR Technician
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HVACR Technician
The HVACR Technician program is designed to prepare you to pursue a career in less than a year. In addition to learning various systems, you’ll prepare to test for certifications that are valued by employers across the industry.
Course topics include:
- HVAC Core & Basic Electricity
- Electric Motors, OSHA
- Basic Refrigeration Systems
- Air Conditioning Systems I
- Heating Systems I
- And more!
Potential career paths:77
- HVACR technician
- Installation technician
- Refrigeration technician
- And more!
Welding Technology
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Welding Technology
Students are taught four major arc welding processes — shielded metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and gas metal arc welding — during this 36-week program that prepares them to pursue roles in a variety of sectors.1
Course topics include:
- Gas metal arc welding (also known as MIG)
- Shielded metal arc welding (also known as SMAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (also known as TIG)
- Flux-cored arc welding
- And more!
Job opportunities:77
- Welder
- Fabrication welder
- Welder fitter
- Wirer
- And more!
*Airframe & Powerplant Technician program coming to UTI Dallas/Fort Worth pending FAA approval.
Industry Relationships With Manufacturers of Top Brands
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Local Employers You Could Apply To Work for After Graduation1
Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment
Crown Equipment Corporation
GEA
Sysco
TravelCenters of America
67,000+
Estimated average annual automotive technician job openings in the U.S.41
42,000+
Estimated average annual welding job openings in the U.S.42
24,000+
Estimated average annual diesel technician job openings in the U.S.43
As a student at UTI Dallas/Fort Worth, you’ll have resources at your disposal so you can make the most of your trade school experience.
Some resources include:
Varied starting sessions to accommodate your busy schedule.
Financial aid assistance to help those who qualify fund their education.10
Career fairs with local employers – time to show off your networking skills!1
Housing and relocation resources to help you find a place to live while enrolled in school.
You’ll be taught by instructors who have real-world experience and train using the same tools and technology pros use in the field.
And we know your time is valuable. That’s why it’s great that you can graduate from UTI Dallas/Fort Worth's programs in 1.5 years or less!
Are you ready to take the first step toward pursuing a career you’re passionate about?1 All you need to do is hit the link below.