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Automotive Technician (Diploma)

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Program Overview

A rewarding and challenging automotive career can be yours with training from UEI. Get the knowledge and skills you need to excel in an automotive career. Our program is taught in a hybrid learning format, where you will have a combination of online classes, along with in-person, hands-on training in our on-campus labs two days a week. This hybrid format allows students to balance their career education training around their work, home, and family life.

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Online and In-class Learning

  • Train to become a entry level automotive technician

  • Combines theoretical aspects of automotive diagnostics with hands-on training in a shop environment

  • Introduces students to the different vehicle systems (engine, transmissions, suspension, etc.)

The program introduces students to basic and advanced automotive technology including engine theory, fuel systems, fuel injection theory, electrical diagnosis, ignition systems, carburetor repair, tune-up and onboard computerized engine control. The program also provides instruction in brakes, heating and air-conditioning, manual and automatic transmissions, and front-end alignment. Particular emphasis is placed on hybrid drive systems and emerging auto technologies. Students will gain professional skills such as understanding instructions, communicating effectively, and completion of basic automotive diagnostic, repair and safety procedures.

Here are just a few more things you can expect from UEI:

  • Preparation for a career and earn a diploma in as few as 10 months*

  • Daily support and guidance from a committed faculty and staff

  • Hybrid learning—online learning with hands-on training in the labs on campus

  • Flexible schedule so you can balance your school and personal life

  • Day and evening classes available

  • Ongoing enrollment

  • Career placement assistance**

  • Financial aid is available for those who qualify

  • Tutoring

Career Outcomes

This program prepares students for entry-level positions, such as dealer auto service technician, independent shop auto technician, service writer, retail parts associate, parts specialist, performance engine and suspension tuning, alternative fuels technician, and preventive maintenance technician.

* Normal time to complete program. | ** UEI does not promise or guarantee employment to any student or graduate. | ** *Not all programs are eligible. | Program offerings vary by campus.

United Education Institute in Morrow and UEI Colleges in Garden Grove, Chula Vista, Encino, Huntington Park, Mesa, Ontario, Phoenix, Oceanside, Stock- ton, and West Covina are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

United Education Institute in Las Vegas and Stone Mountain, and UEI Colleges in Bakersfield, Gardena, Fresno, Riverside, Sacramento, and Tacoma are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

The Admissions Process At UEI College

Our admissions team is here to help you and walk you through the entire process. It is our goal to see you succeed and we are committed to making sure that happens. We provide you with the information you need to help you make informed decisions about your future. If you are ready to change your career but you are unsure of what steps to take, we are here to help guide you through the process. We know it is not easy to learn new skills and that is why we are here.

Step 1

Fill out form or call us to meet with an admissions representative. Our admissions team is available Monday through Friday and can answer any questions you may have.

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Chat with one of our admissions representative and take a campus tour and see a class in session. You can also meet with our student finance team to discuss your financing options.

Step 3

We offer on-going enrollment, meaning you can enroll that same day and start classes on the next available start date and start building a future you can be proud of!

Personality Assessment

Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!

What Our Students Say About Us:

I love the instructors…they really make the school feel like family.”

Tiarika L.

Coming from a low-income background makes it hard to feel like any goals can be accomplished, but it’s possible.

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UEI has impacted me in so many ways. I am the first from my family to graduate and get a college certificate.

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My favorite thing about UEI is that everyone makes me feel at home and always support me whenever I need help.

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Your New Career Starts At UEI College

Frequently Asked Questions

Why UEI College?

We support our students from the moment they submit their application to long after they graduate. We foster a safe environment where curiosity and compassion are encouraged by our experienced and dedicated staff.

How to apply?

It’s easy! To start the application process, simply fill up above form!

What kind of school is UEI?

UEI College specializes in providing short-term vocational and technical career training for students who seek entry-level positions in the industries of healthcare, business, and multiple skilled trades such as HVAC, automotive, electrical, welding, and criminal justice. UEI is a private career college with 18 campuses in California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington and Georgia.

Is UEI a real college?

Yes, UEI College is a licensed and accredited institution of higher learning known as a career college. Different from seemingly more traditional two- and four-year schools which also exist under the collegiate umbrella, career colleges – also known as vocational schools – focus on providing students the knowledge, skills and hands-on training needed to enter a specific career, field or trade. Career college program curricula generally take weeks or months (rather than years) to complete and often include real-world externship experience as well as career placement services.

Financial Aid

  • GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    If you’re interested in receiving financial aid you must:

    • Be currently enrolled in an academic program leading to a degree or diploma

    • Have a certification of high school diploma or equivalent

    • Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as outlined in the school’s catalog

    • Be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen

    Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

  • FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

    We are designated as an eligible institution by the U.S. Department of Education -- which means we are eligible to participate in the following programs:

    • Federal Pell Grant

    • Federal SEOG

    • Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans

    • Federal Student PLUS Loans

    • Alternative Loans

    • Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

    • Veterans Administration Benefits

    Your eligibility is determined through a formula based on your FAFSA-- this will also determine how much aid you receive.

  • Federal Loan Repayment Options

    You have options with federal loan repayment plans to make the process less daunting, and you can change your repayment plan at any time! If you need help or have more questions, your loan servicer will be your go-to person to make sure you’re pursuing the right path for your success. Depending on which plan you pick, your payments and length of the payment period will vary.

    Here are the different repayment plan options available to you:

    • Standard Repayment Plan

    • Graduated Repayment Plan

    • Extended Repayment Plan

    • Alternative Repayment Plans (Direct Loan Only)

    • Income-Based Repayment (IBR)

    • Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) (Direct Loan Only)

    • Income-Sensitive Repayment (FFEL Only)

  • APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

    To receive financial aid, you must be enrolled at UEI and signed up for classes.
    Once you’re ready it’s a simple process to apply for aid. The forms you must fill out are:

    • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    • A list of schools (beyond high school) previously attended

    • Completed loan applications or a Federal PIN number

    • Personal references with a valid address and phone number

    Once you turn in the above, the Financial Aid Office will start working with you and let you know if they need anything else!

    • Dallas campus is not yet approved for federal financial aid funding.

Campus Locations

Bakersfield

3737 Rosedale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Chula Vista

1261 3rd Ave., Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Dallas

1050 North Westmoreland Road
Dallas TX 75211

Fresno

3602 N. Blackstone Ave., Suite #0268
Fresno, CA 93726

Gardena

661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247

Garden Grove

10870 Katella Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840

Huntington Park

6055 Pacific Blvd.
Huntington Park, CA 90255

Las Vegas (United Education Institute)

3450 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Mesa

1420 W. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85202

Morrow (United Education Institute)

1564 Southlake Parkway
Morrow, GA 30260

Oceanside

2027 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058

Ontario

4730 Ontario Mills Parkway
Ontario, CA 91764

Phoenix

9215 N. Black Canyon Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85021

Reseda

18040 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335

Riverside

1860 University Ave. Riverside,
CA 92507

Stockton

4994 Claremont Ave. Stockton,
CA 95207

Stone Mountain (United Education Institute)

971 N. Hairston Road
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Sacramento

4424 Florin Road, Suite D
Sacramento, CA 95823

Tacoma

1415 East 72nd Street
Tacoma, WA 98404

West Covina

339 N. Azusa Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791