Universal Technical Institute Integrates EV Curriculum into BMW's Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) Program
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has expanded its BMW FastTrack MSAT program to include additional electric vehicle (EV) curriculum. Starting August 1, 2024, seven UTI campuses will teach the new EV curriculum using BMW i3 vehicles. The comprehensive training, developed by BMW North America, covers essential skills for handling high-voltage BMW Group vehicles, including charging modes, safety assessments, and EV evaluations. This expansion builds on UTI's 28-year relationship with BMW and aims to meet the growing demand for skilled technicians as EV purchases increase nationwide.
The program allows UTI's qualified FastTrack graduates to perform EV evaluations currently to Master-Level technicians. Students who complete the BMW FastTrack curriculum can earn seven BMW factory credentials and a BMW Associate Level Certification, with opportunities for further advanced training through the BMW STEP program.
Il Universal Technical Institute (UTI) ha ampliato il suo programma BMW FastTrack MSAT per includere un ulteriore curriculum sui veicoli elettrici (EV). A partire dal 1 agosto 2024, sette campus UTI insegneranno il nuovo curriculum EV utilizzando veicoli BMW i3. La formazione completa, sviluppata da BMW North America, copre competenze essenziali per gestire i veicoli BMW Group ad alta tensione, comprese le modalità di ricarica, le valutazioni di sicurezza e le valutazioni degli EV. Questa espansione si basa sulla relazione di 28 anni tra UTI e BMW e mira a soddisfare la crescente domanda di tecnici qualificati man mano che gli acquisti di EV aumentano a livello nazionale.
Il programma consente ai laureati qualificati del FastTrack di UTI di eseguire valutazioni EV attualmente a livello di tecnici di Master. Gli studenti che completano il curriculum BMW FastTrack possono guadagnare sette credenziali di fabbrica BMW e una Certificazione di Livello Associato BMW, con opportunità per ulteriori formazioni avanzate attraverso il programma BMW STEP.
El Universal Technical Institute (UTI) ha ampliado su programa BMW FastTrack MSAT para incluir un currículo adicional sobre vehículos eléctricos (EV). A partir del 1 de agosto de 2024, siete campus de UTI enseñarán el nuevo currículo de EV utilizando vehículos BMW i3. La formación integral, desarrollada por BMW North America, cubre habilidades esenciales para manejar vehículos del grupo BMW de alta tensión, incluyendo modos de carga, evaluaciones de seguridad y evaluaciones de EV. Esta expansión se basa en la relación de 28 años entre UTI y BMW y busca satisfacer la creciente demanda de técnicos cualificados a medida que aumentan las compras de EV a nivel nacional.
El programa permite a los graduados calificados de FastTrack de UTI realizar evaluaciones de EV actualmente a nivel de técnicos Master. Los estudiantes que completan el currículo BMW FastTrack pueden obtener siete credenciales de fábrica de BMW y una Certificación de Nivel Asociado de BMW, con oportunidades para más formación avanzada a través del programa BMW STEP.
유니버설 기술 대학(UTI)가 BMW 패스트 트랙 MSAT 프로그램을 확장하여 추가로 전기차(EV) 커리큘럼을 포함하게 되었습니다. 2024년 8월 1일부터, 7개의 UTI 캠퍼스에서 새로운 EV 커리큘럼을 BMW i3 차량을 사용하여 가르칩니다. BMW 북미에서 개발한 종합 교육은 고전압 BMW 그룹 차량을 처리하기 위한 필수 기술을 포함하며, 충전 모드, 안전 평가 및 EV 평가를 다룹니다. 이 확장은 UTI와 BMW 간의 28년 관계를 기초로 하며, EV 구매가 증가함에 따라 숙련된 기술자에 대한 수요를 충족하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이 프로그램은 UTI의 자격을 갖춘 패스트 트랙 졸업생이 현재 마스터 레벨 기술자에게 EV 평가를 수행할 수 있도록 해줍니다. BMW 패스트 트랙 커리큘럼을 완료한 학생들은 7개의 BMW 공장 자격증과 BMW 준회원 수준 인증을 받을 수 있으며, BMW STEP 프로그램을 통해 추가 고급 교육 기회가 제공됩니다.
L'Institut Technique Universel (UTI) a élargi son programme BMW FastTrack MSAT pour inclure un nouveau cursus sur les véhicules électriques (EV). À partir du 1er août 2024, sept campus UTI dispenseront le nouveau cursus EV en utilisant des véhicules BMW i3. La formation complète, développée par BMW Amérique du Nord, couvre les compétences essentielles pour manipuler les véhicules à haute tension du groupe BMW, y compris les modes de recharge, les évaluations de sécurité et les évaluations des EV. Cette expansion s'appuie sur une relation de 28 ans entre UTI et BMW et vise à répondre à la demande croissante de techniciens qualifiés alors que les achats d'EV augmentent dans tout le pays.
Le programme permet aux diplômés FastTrack qualifiés de l'UTI d'effectuer des évaluations EV actuellement au niveau des techniciens Master. Les étudiants qui terminent le cursus BMW FastTrack peuvent obtenir sept accréditations de l'usine BMW et une Certification de Niveau Associé BMW, avec des opportunités pour une formation avancée supplémentaire à travers le programme BMW STEP.
Das Universal Technical Institute (UTI) hat sein BMW FastTrack MSAT Programm erweitert, um ein zusätzliches Lehrangebot für Elektrofahrzeuge (EV) zu integrieren. Ab dem 1. August 2024 werden sieben UTI-Campus das neue EV-Lehrangebot unter Verwendung von BMW i3-Fahrzeugen anbieten. Die umfassende Ausbildung, die von BMW Nordamerika entwickelt wurde, behandelt wesentliche Fähigkeiten im Umgang mit Hochvoltfahrzeugen der BMW Gruppe, einschließlich Lademodi, Sicherheitsbewertungen und EV-Bewertungen. Diese Erweiterung baut auf der 28-jährigen Zusammenarbeit zwischen UTI und BMW auf und zielt darauf ab, der wachsenden Nachfrage nach qualifizierten Technikern gerecht zu werden, während der Erwerb von EV landesweit zunimmt.
Das Programm ermöglicht es qualifizierten FastTrack-Absolventen von UTI, EV-Bewertungen aktuell auf Master-Level durchzuführen. Studierende, die das BMW FastTrack Curriculum abschließen, können sieben BMW Werkzertifikate und eine BMW Associate Level-Zertifizierung erwerben sowie Gelegenheit zur weiteren fortgeschrittenen Ausbildung im Rahmen des BMW STEP-Programms erhalten.
- Expansion of BMW FastTrack MSAT program to include EV curriculum
- Partnership with BMW to provide i3 vehicles for hands-on training
- Graduates can earn seven BMW factory credentials and Associate Level Certification
- Opportunity for further advanced training through BMW STEP program
- Addressing growing demand for skilled EV technicians in BMW dealerships
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The integration of EV curriculum into BMW's MSAT program at UTI is a strategic move in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape. This expansion addresses the growing demand for EV-trained technicians, aligning with the industry's shift towards electrification. The collaboration between UTI and BMW demonstrates a proactive approach to workforce development, potentially giving BMW an edge in service quality as EV adoption increases.
The program's focus on high-voltage vehicle handling and EV-specific diagnostics is crucial for dealership preparedness. By allowing FastTrack graduates to perform evaluations previously to Master-Level technicians, BMW is effectively broadening its skilled workforce. This could lead to improved service efficiency and reduced wait times for BMW EV owners, enhancing customer satisfaction and brand loyalty in the competitive luxury EV market.
UTI's expansion of the BMW FastTrack program with EV curriculum represents a significant enhancement in vocational education. By providing hands-on experience with BMW i3 vehicles, the program offers real-world, manufacturer-specific training that's highly valued in the job market. This approach bridges the skills gap in the automotive industry, particularly in the rapidly growing EV sector.
The program's structure, allowing students to earn seven BMW factory credentials and an Associate Level Certification, creates a clear career pathway for aspiring technicians. This model of education, combining core automotive knowledge with specialized EV training, sets a new standard for technical education in the automotive field. It not only prepares students for immediate employment but also positions them for long-term career growth in an industry undergoing significant technological transformation.
Beginning this month, all seven UTI campuses offering FastTrack will teach the new EV curriculum using i3 vehicles provided by BMW.
The new EV training, developed by BMW North America, uses BMW i3 vehicles provided to UTI by BMW. It encompasses a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip technicians with essential skills for handling high-voltage BMW Group vehicles. Students learn about charging modes and settings, how to estimate charging times, perform pre-delivery inspections, determine when to charge a 12V battery, assess vehicle safety, and evaluate their qualifications for high-voltage vehicle concerns. This education will allow UTI's qualified FastTrack graduates to perform EV evaluations currently restricted to Master-Level technicians.
UTI Division President Tracy Lorenz stated, "UTI's relationship with BMW spans over 28 years. We are pleased to partner with them on their EV curriculum to help prepare our FastTrack program graduates to work on these complex and evolving vehicles. As EV purchases climb nationwide, the need is increasing for BMW Service Technicians trained to work on hybrid, EV and combustion engines at BMW dealerships across the country."
"BMW currently offers four fully electric, and an additional four plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for sale in the
Beginning August 1, 2024, the following campuses that offer the BMW FastTrack program now teach the new EV curriculum: UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI-Exton (Penn.), UTI-Houston, UTI-Lisle (Ill.), UTI-Long Beach (Calif.), UTI-Miramar (Fla.), and UTI-Orlando (Fla.).
First launched at UTI-Avondale in 2022, BMW FastTrack students who finish UTI's core automotive program can apply for this BMW-specific training. Students can earn seven BMW factory credentials and a BMW Associate Level Certification upon completing the BMW FastTrack curriculum, provided they pass the BMW-specific ASE tests and assessments. Graduates may also pursue further advanced training through the BMW STEP program, which is available at BMW locations.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the "Company") was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades, energy, and healthcare education programs. The Company's mission is to serve students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers across a number of highly skilled fields. The Company is comprised of two divisions: Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges. UTI operates 16 campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in 8 states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more information, visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu, or visit us on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges or on X (formerly Twitter) @news_UTI or @ConcordeCareer.
About BMW North America
BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of Motor Cars; Designworks, a strategic design consultancy based in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley, and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is the BMW Group global center of competence for BMW X models and manufactures the X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7 Sports Activity Vehicles. The BMW Group sales organization is represented in the
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