Universal Technical Institute

Automotive Technology training at UTI

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers future automotive technicians thorough instruction to gain the basic skills that employers require, along with proficiency in parts and systems.

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The Automotive Technology coursework at UTI offers students the know-how and abilities necessary to start as an entry-level automotive technician. Students learn how to perform diagnosis on, service, and repair domestic as well as foreign-made automobiles. In addition, they are instructed in how to pinpoint trouble spots with modern equipment.

UTI students can also learn how to build high-performance engines, and based on where you elect to receive your instruction, you can additionally receive maker-specific instruction. Some of the options include:

• BMW FastTrack
• Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT)
• Nissan Advanced Technician Training (NATT)
• Toyota Professional Automotive Training

The core automotive training program can take as little as one year to complete, although programs that include training specific to a certain manufacturer generally take a bit longer. Integrated with BMW FastTrack, the amount of time is extended to 63 weeks, while for Ford FACT it takes 66 weeks, and Nissan NATT or Toyota TPAT require 60 weeks. In addition, UTI teams up with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing to form the NASCAR school called the NASCAR Technical Institute.