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Universal Technical Institute's New EV and BHEV Curriculum Launched at Avondale and Orlando Campuses

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Universal Technical Institute, part of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., has expanded its core automotive program to include new Battery Hybrid Electric Vehicle (BHEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) courses at its Avondale and Orlando campuses. This expansion follows the deployment of similar enhancements at UTI's three California campuses. The new curriculum covers high-voltage vehicle operation, electric vehicle components, diagnosis, and service.

UTI Division President Tracy Lorenz emphasized the growing need for technicians trained in complex electric vehicles as their numbers increase on the roads. The company is evolving its curriculum to meet industry needs and working with OEM partners to update manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) programs. Recent updates include EV curriculum additions to the Ford FACT and BMW FastTrack MSAT programs.

Universal Technical Institute, parte di Universal Technical Institute, Inc., ha ampliato il suo programma automobilistico principale per includere nuovi corsi su veicoli ibridi elettrici (BHEV) e veicoli elettrici (EV) nei suoi campus di Avondale e Orlando. Questa espansione segue il dispiegamento di miglioramenti simili nei tre campus californiani di UTI. Il nuovo curriculum copre l'operazione di veicoli ad alta tensione, i componenti dei veicoli elettrici, la diagnosi e il servizio.

Il presidente della divisione UTI, Tracy Lorenz, ha sottolineato la crescente necessità di tecnici formati per veicoli elettrici complessi poiché il loro numero aumenta sulle strade. L'azienda sta evolvendo il proprio curriculum per soddisfare le esigenze del settore e collaborando con partner OEM per aggiornare i programmi di formazione avanzata specifici per il produttore (MSAT). Tra i recenti aggiornamenti ci sono le aggiunte al curriculum EV ai programmi Ford FACT e BMW FastTrack MSAT.

El Instituto Técnico Universal, que forma parte de Universal Technical Institute, Inc., ha ampliado su programa automotriz central para incluir nuevos cursos sobre vehículos eléctricos híbridos (BHEV) y vehículos eléctricos (EV) en sus campus de Avondale y Orlando. Esta expansión sigue al despliegue de mejoras similares en los tres campus de UTI en California. El nuevo currículo abarca la operación de vehículos de alta tensión, componentes de vehículos eléctricos, diagnóstico y servicio.

El presidente de la división de UTI, Tracy Lorenz, enfatizó la creciente necesidad de técnicos capacitados en vehículos eléctricos complejos, ya que su número aumenta en las carreteras. La empresa está evolucionando su currículo para satisfacer las necesidades de la industria y colaborando con socios OEM para actualizar los programas de formación avanzada específicos del fabricante (MSAT). Las actualizaciones recientes incluyen adiciones al currículo EV en los programas Ford FACT y BMW FastTrack MSAT.

유니버설 기술 학교는 유니버설 기술 학교, 주식회사 소속으로 핵심 자동차 프로그램을 확대했습니다. 배터리 하이브리드 전기차(BHEV) 및 전기차(EV) 과정아본데일 및 올랜도 캠퍼스에 추가됩니다. 이번 확대는 UTI의 캘리포니아에 위치한 세 개의 캠퍼스에서 유사한 개선이 이루어진 후에 이루어졌습니다. 새로운 커리큘럼은 고전압 차량 작동, 전기차 부품, 진단 및 서비스를 다룹니다.

UTI 부문 사장인 트레이시 로렌츠는 복잡한 전기차의 수가 늘어남에 따라 훈련받은 기술자의 필요성이 커지고 있다고 강조했습니다. 회사는 산업의 요구를 충족시키기 위해 커리큘럼을 발전시키고 있습니다와 함께 OEM 파트너들과 협력하여 제조업체 특정 고급 교육(MSAT) 프로그램을 업데이트하고 있습니다. 최근 업데이트에는 포드 FACT 및 BMW FastTrack MSAT 프로그램에 EV 커리큘럼 추가가 포함됩니다.

Institut Technique Universel, faisant partie de l'Institut Technique Universel, Inc., a élargi son programme automobile de base pour inclure de nouveaux cours sur les véhicules hybrides électriques (BHEV) et les véhicules électriques (EV) sur ses campus d'Avondale et d'Orlando. Cette expansion fait suite à l'introduction d'améliorations similaires sur les trois campus de Californie de l'UTI. Le nouveau programme couvre le fonctionnement des véhicules à haute tension, les composants des véhicules électriques, le diagnostic et le service.

Tracy Lorenz, président de la division UTI, a souligné le besoin croissant de techniciens formés sur des véhicules électriques complexes, dont le nombre augmente sur les routes. L'entreprise évolue son programme pour répondre aux besoins de l'industrie et collabore avec des partenaires OEM pour mettre à jour les programmes de formation avancée spécifiques aux fabricants (MSAT). Les mises à jour récentes incluent des ajouts au programme EV pour les programmes Ford FACT et BMW FastTrack MSAT.

Das Universal Technical Institute, Teil von Universal Technical Institute, Inc., hat sein zentrales Automobilprogramm erweitert, um neue Kurse für Batteriebetriebene Hybridfahrzeuge (BHEV) und Elektrofahrzeuge (EV) an den Standorten Avondale und Orlando einzuführen. Diese Erweiterung folgt der Einführung ähnlicher Verbesserungen an UTIs drei Standorten in Kalifornien. Der neue Lehrplan behandelt den Betrieb von Hochvoltfahrzeugen, Komponenten von Elektrofahrzeugen, Diagnose und Service.

Tracy Lorenz, Präsident der UTI-Division, betonte den wachsenden Bedarf an Technikern, die in der Handhabung komplexer Elektrofahrzeuge geschult sind, da deren Zahl auf den Straßen zunimmt. Das Unternehmen entwickelt seinen Lehrplan weiter, um den Anforderungen der Branche gerecht zu werden und arbeitet mit OEM-Partnern zusammen, um die herstellerspezifischen Fortbildungsprogramme (MSAT) zu aktualisieren. Zu den jüngsten Aktualisierungen gehören Ergänzungen des EV-Lehrplans zu den Programmen Ford FACT und BMW FastTrack MSAT.

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  • Expansion of core automotive program to include BHEV and EV courses at two more campuses
  • Curriculum now covers high-voltage vehicle operation and EV components
  • Collaboration with OEM partners to update MSAT programs with EV technology
  • Recent updates to Ford FACT and BMW FastTrack MSAT programs to include EV curriculum
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Five campuses now teach the new curriculum in their core automotive program; further rollouts are planned.

PHOENIX, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, the transportation, skilled trades, and energy education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced the expansion of its core automotive program to include new BHEV and EV courses at UTI-Avondale and UTI-Orlando.

The new courseware builds on the hybrid and EV training enhancements already deployed at UTI's three California campuses in SacramentoRancho Cucamonga, and Long Beach. It introduces high-voltage vehicle operation, explains electric vehicle components, operation, diagnosis, and service, reviews electronic principles, and provides unique training in electric battery vehicle system operation and testing.

UTI Division President Tracy Lorenz noted, "As the number of battery electric and electric vehicles on the road increases, so does the need for technicians trained to work on these complex cars and trucks. As part of our commitment to prepare graduates for an industry with ever-changing technology, we continue to evolve our curriculum to meet the needs of the transportation industry."

Lorenz also stated, "We work closely with our OEM partners as they update their curriculum in our manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) programs to develop new training modules with BHEV and EV technology, further expanding UTI's EV training ecosystem."

In recent months, UTI has updated its Ford FACT and BMW FastTrack MSAT programs to include EV curriculum.

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.

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FAQ

What new courses has Universal Technical Institute (UTI) added to its automotive program?

UTI has added new Battery Hybrid Electric Vehicle (BHEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) courses to its core automotive program at the Avondale and Orlando campuses.

How many UTI campuses now offer the new EV and BHEV curriculum?

Five UTI campuses now offer the new EV and BHEV curriculum in their core automotive program, including the two new additions and three California campuses.

What specific topics are covered in UTI's new EV and BHEV courses?

The new courses cover high-voltage vehicle operation, electric vehicle components, operation, diagnosis, service, electronic principles, and electric battery vehicle system operation and testing.

Which manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) programs at UTI have been updated with EV curriculum?

UTI has recently updated its Ford FACT and BMW FastTrack MSAT programs to include EV curriculum.

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