AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR SUGAR LAND, TX: GET TRAINING TODAY

Most of our automotive training grads start out working as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles such as:

• Automotive technician
• Serivce writer
• Smog inspector
• Parts associate

As with any industry, over time, technicians can advance their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Here are a few examples of advanced automotive technology careers:

• Service manager
• Diagnostic technician
• Fleet technician
• Shop owner

Careers in the automotive sector can vary greatly, depending on a region's specific needs. For advice on job opportunities in Sugar Land, students currently enrolled at UTI or who have graduated can contact our Career Services team.

Are you interested in getting a firsthand look at UTI Houston? Simply follow these steps to tour our auto mechanic school and/or enroll.

1. Take I-69/US-59 North and Sam Houston Tollway North to North Freeway Service Road in Houston. Take exit 63 from I-45 North (37.5 miles)
   1. Head southwest on I-69 (0.2 miles)
   2. Take exit 108 toward Sweetwater Boulevard/First Colony Boulevard (0.2 miles)
   3. Merge onto U.S. 59 Frontage Road (0.5 miles)
   4. Sharp left to stay on U.S. 59 Frontage Road (0.6 miles)
   5. Use the left lane to take the I-69 North/US-59 North ramp (0.3 miles)
   6. Merge onto I-69/US-59 North (5.6 miles)
   7. Use the right three lanes to take exit 115 to merge onto Sam Houston Tollway North (toll road) (5.2 miles)
   8. Continue onto Sam Houston Tollway North (toll road) (22.0 miles)
   9. Continue onto TX-8 Beltway East/Sam Houston Tollway East (0.3 miles)
   10. Use the right two lanes to take the I-45 North/I-45 South exit toward Dallas/Downtown (0.2 miles)
   11. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 45 North/Dallas and merge onto I-45 North (2.3 miles)
   12. Take exit 63 toward Airtex Drive (0.3 miles)
2. Continue on North Freeway Service Rd. Take Woodham Drive to Lockhaven Drive (1.8 miles)
   1. Merge onto North Freeway Service Road (0.6 miles)
   2. Turn right onto East Airtex Drive (0.4 miles)
   3. Turn left onto Woodham Drive (0.5 miles)
   4. Turn right onto Lockhaven Drive (0.2 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

Students in the Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) program at UTI Houston have a focused, 15-week educational experience, guided by trainers credentialed by Ford Motor Company.⁸ This instruction not only helps students boost their knowledge of the brand but also helps them earn credentials upon successful program completion.

The BMW FastTrack program at UTI Houston is a 12-week Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training program where participants learn skills for diagnosing and servicing BMW vehicles.⁸

Over 11 months, students at UTI Houston are immersed in the Diesel & Industrial Technology program.⁷ The curriculum prepares them to address and solve diesel technology issues. AOS degrees are granted to those who graduate.

UTI Houston's Welding Technology program offers a comprehensive study of the four main arc welding processes in less than 9 months. This intensive program lays the groundwork for students to explore job prospects in their desired field. Diplomas are granted after course completion.

UTI Houston offers a comprehensive Collision Repair & Refinish Technology program that lasts 12-13 months. The program includes modules such as auto body repair, painting, non-structural damage assessment and plastic repair technology. Students receive diplomas upon completion.

Get ready for a STEM career at UTI Houston's 12-month Robotics & Automation Technician program. You’ll learn about Industrial Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Computer Aided Design and more. Through practical, hands-on training, you can graduate with the knowledge needed for roles such as automation or control systems technician.

Houston's Wind Turbine Technician program provides training in Advanced Electrical Theory, Wind Technology and Components, Renewable Energy Sources and more. Within just seven months, students can acquire the skills needed to pursue entry-level positions in a fast-growing profession.

Learn machine maintenance and repair with UTI Houston's seven-month Industrial Maintenance Technician program. Courses like Advanced Electrical and Industrial Controls, Boilers and Steam Turbine Operations and others offer an immersive training experience where students can gain skills needed to pursue roles such as boiler technician, plant technician and installation technician.

Learn the ins and outs of HVACR systems, including how to maintain, diagnose and repair them. UTI Houston’s nine-month HVACR Technician program prepares students to become HVACR technicians through hands-on lab work designed to simulate the field.

Non-destructive testing technicians play a crucial role in inspecting and guaranteeing the structural integrity of manufactured parts used in aircraft, bridges, pipelines, dams and more. Learn the techniques they use in just nine months at UTI Houston and graduate ready to pursue entry-level positions in this essential field.