MSAT: Manufacturer Specific Advanced Training (Mechanic School Review)

If you’re ready to get on the fast track to success, then you’re ready for manufacturer-specific electives or manufacturer-specific advanced training (MSAT) from Universal Technical Institute’s Custom Training Group (CTG). These programs allow qualified students the opportunity to train for a rewarding career with world-class manufacturers.*

Automotive and diesel manufacturers across the country have teamed up with UTI to develop these programs. After graduation, not only will you be on the promotion fast track, but also the level of professional status you’ve obtained can open doors with many employers. Graduates of our MSAT programs get the best of both worlds: Success and respect.

• Audi Academy. Get hands-on training centered around the 100-year history of dynamic styling and performance. This 16-week program is offered at the Audi Academy located at CTG’s Avondale, Arizona; and Exton Pennsylvania facilities.
• BMW Step. Work on the latest BMW models and advanced automotive technologies as you gain in-depth training. BMW’s Service Technician Education Program (STEP) is a 27 – week intensive training course available in Avondale, Arizona; Ontario, California; Orlando, Florida; Upper Saddle River, New Jersey; and Houston, Texas.
• Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT). Is your desire to work at a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership? Consider FORD FACT. This 15-week elective program can be added to our Automotive Technology core program. Ford FACT utilizes an exclusive Ford Motor Company curriculum. You’ll learn all about Ford vehicles, diagnostic equipment, and technical resources. And you’ll get hands-on training on everything from electronics and climate control systems to anti-lock brakes, steering, suspension, and ignition systems.
• Mercedes-Benz Elite. Acquire bumper-to-bumper skills through hands-on learning while earning Mercedes-Benz training credits in in-service maintenance, diagnosis, and repair. This 16-week program is held at CTG’s facilities in Rancho Cucamonga, California; Orlando, Florida; Glendale Heights, Illinois; Norwood, Massachusetts; and Houston, Texas.
• Mercedes-Benz Elite (Collision). Hone your collision repair skills at the ELITE Collision Repair Training (CRT) program, an eight-week program held in Houston, Texas.
• Nissan Automotive Technician Training. Is Nissan a manufacturer you admire and a company you’d like to work for? Check out Nissan NATT. In this 9-week elective program, which can be added to our Automotive Technology core program, you’ll learn about Nissan systems and procedures while gaining hands-on experience with special Nissan training aids and tools with bumper-to-bumper training on Nissan and Infiniti vehicles and equipment.
• Porsche PTAP. Train on new Porsche models while zeroing in on electronics and diagnostics. The 19-week Porsche Technician Apprenticeship Program (PTAP) is operated exclusively in partnership with UTI at the Porsche Training Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
• Toyota Professional Automotive Technician (TPAT). Give your career training a powerful boost when you add the Toyota Professional Automotive Technician (TPAT) elective to your training program. Sponsored, endorsed, and equipped by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., TPAT is offered exclusively for UTI. Get specialized, bumper-to-bumper training on Toyota, Scion, and Lexus procedures and vehicles.
• Volkswagen Academy. Learn to diagnose and repair fuel injection, turbochargers, electronics, and computers while working on the latest Volkswagen models. The 16-week Volkswagen Academy Technician Recruitment Program (VATRP) is offered at CTG’s Rancho-Cucamonga, California; and Exton, Pennsylvania facilities.
• Volvo SAFE. Acquire focused, hands-on experience with the types of advanced safety and engineering systems that are at the heart of Volvo’s exceptional reputation. A 16-week program, the Service Automotive Factory Education (SAFE) course is offered at our Avondale, Arizona location.

Truck Programs

• Cummins Diesel Training Program. Are you into big engines that move the world? Our Cummins diesel training elective focuses on Cummins mid-range and heavy-duty engines. It’s 12 weeks of major engine work, including intensive computer, the hands-on, classroom, and laboratory-based training. And it gives you a 3- to 5-year head start on Cummins certification.
• Daimler Trucks Technician Program. As Daimler Trucks of North America (DTNA) moves through its seventh decade in business, its brands – are Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star. This 12-week course swiftly puts you in the driver’s seat and on your way down the road to success as a Daimler Trucks service technician.
• Mack Trucks Inc. / Volvo Trucks North America Specialized Technical Training Program. Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, Inc. provide a specialized training program to students who have completed one year of diesel engine classes. Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks, Inc. will then provide a 9-week intensive training program and assist students with a generous tool allowance.

Mini Cars

• MINI CARS Advanced Training. Are you ready for a career with a world-class manufacturer that features outstanding performance in signature MINI styling? Check out MINI STEP Advanced Training. MINI STEP provides you with everything you need to get started on a career as a MINI technician. This intensive 10-week program is offered at the MINI Training Center in Orlando, Florida.

Manufacturers

Let’s dive into the details. Please visit the UTI website for more information.

1. Audi Academy Technician Program

For over 100 years, Audi has been a leader in the automotive industry. To maintain its leadership role and to meet the ever-growing demand for skilled Audi-trained technicians, Audi of America has teamed up with Universal Technical Institute to create the Audi Academy technician (Audi mechanic school) program.

Audi Academy is part of the Universal Technical Institute Manufacturer-Specific Training program (MSAT), offered through the Custom Training Division, a prestigious and highly selective program that’s designed to provide major manufacturers with high-caliber, exceptionally skilled technician candidates. This program isn’t for everyone. You have to apply for admission. And only a select few are chosen to enroll.

This intensive 16-week training program provides you with everything you need to get started on a career as an Audi technician. Under the guidance of Audi-trained instructors, you’ll learn to use Audi-specific diagnostic equipment and special tools.

You’ll work on the latest Audi models: the A4, S4, A6, A8 sedan, and the sporty TT. You’ll also qualify to earn Audi Technician certification, an important requirement for success as an Audi dealership technician.

If you are accepted into the Audi Academy program, your tuition is paid by Audi of America and its dealerships, so all you have to do is work hard, have fun, and prepare for a great future.

The Custom Training Group (CTG) program is available at Avondale, AZ, and Exton PA locations.

2a. BMW STEP Advanced Mechanic Training

BMW is a leader in automotive design and technology. To maintain its leadership role and to meet the demand for skilled technicians, BMW of North America has chosen UTI as a provider of its Service Technician Education Program (STEP). This program is designed to develop the highest quality service technicians for BMW centers throughout North America.

BMW STEP provides you with everything you need to get started on a career as a BMW technician. In this intensive 27-week program you’ll get in-depth training with some of the most advanced automotive technology and work on the latest BMW models, including the M5, X3, X5 SAV, Z4, 645, and the luxury 7 series. You’ll learn under the guidance of BMW-trained instructors, and you’ll graduate as a BMW-certified diagnostic technician, which places you years ahead of other entry-level BMW technicians.

Check out the video below for more info:

BMW STEP is a UTI Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training program (MSAT), a prestigious and highly selective program that’s designed to provide major manufacturers with high-caliber, exceptionally skilled technician candidates. This program isn’t for everyone. You have to apply for admission, and only a select few are chosen to enroll.

BMW STEP training is provided at no cost to enrolled students. Your tuition is paid by BMW of North America, so all you have to do is work hard, have fun, and prepare for a great future. BMW STEP training is offered at these UTI campuses and BMW’s new Training Center:

• Universal Technical Institute Phoenix, AZ
• Universal Technical Institute Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Universal Technical Institute Orlando, FL
• Universal Technical Institute Houston, TX
• Woodcliff Lake, NJ (BMW Training Center)

2b. BMW FastTRACK Training

BMW FastTrack is a 12-week elective program that can be added to our Automotive Technology core program.

BMW FastTrack provides specialized training in BMW vehicles and procedures. You’ll learn all about the BMW onboard diagnostic, engine management, and electronic control systems, along with other elements of BMW repair and maintenance. Plus, you’ll get a head start on your training and make yourself more marketable to BMW dealers in the process.

BMW FastTrack offers:

• Hands-on training
• Industry-standard facilities and equipment
• Dedicated, experienced instructors
• Strong industry connections
• Lots of student support

BMW FastTrack training is offered at these UTI campuses:

• Universal Technical Institute Phoenix, AZ
• Universal Technical Institute Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Universal Technical Institute Orlando, FL

3. Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT)

Are you a die-hard Ford fan? Have you owned and worked on Fords for as long as you can remember? Is your dream to work at a Ford dealership? Consider Ford Accelerated Credential Training (FACT) at Universal Technical Institute Ford mechanic school.

This 15-week elective program can be added to our Automotive Technology core program. Ford FACT utilizes an exclusive Ford Motor Company curriculum. You’ll learn all about Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, diagnostic equipment, and technical resources. And you’ll get hands-on training on everything from electronics and climate control systems to anti-lock brakes, steering, suspension, and ignition systems.

Plus, when you complete the Ford FACT elective, you’ll receive Ford Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) credentials, the same credentials that dealership technicians receive at Ford Motor Company regional training centers.

Ford FACT Offers:

• Hands-on training in all Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury models
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
• Dedicated, experienced instructors
• Strong industry connections
• NATEF/ASE certification credits
• Lots of student support

Ford FACT Training is Offered at these UTI Campuses:

• Universal Technical Institute Phoenix, AZ
• Universal Technical Institute Los Angeles, CA
• Universal Technical Institute Sacramento, CA
• Universal Technical Institute Orlando, FL
• Universal Technical Institute Chicago, IL
• Universal Technical Institute Boston, MA
• Universal Technical Institute Charlotte, NC
• Universal Technical Institute Philadelphia, PA
• Universal Technical Institute Houston, TX

Ford FACT is just one of the manufacturer-specific electives you can choose to power up your career at Universal Technical Institute.

4. Mercedes-Benz ELITE Training Program

Mercedes-Benz is known for excellence—in its products, its services, and its people. In order to maintain that excellence, Mercedes-Benz USA and UTI have formed an alliance to recruit and train entry-level technicians through the Mercedes-Benz ELITE and ELITE Collision Repair Training (CRT) training programs.

Mercedes-Benz ELITE and ELITE Collision Repair Training (CRT) programs are part of the UTI Manufacturer-Specific Training program (MSAT), a prestigious and highly selective program that’s designed to provide major manufacturers with high-caliber, exceptionally skilled technician candidates. This program isn’t for everyone. You have to apply for admission. And only a select few are chosen to enroll.

The Mercedes-Benz ELITE and ELITE CRT training programs will prepare you for an exciting career at a Mercedes-Benz dealership or collision center:

• Mercedes-Benz ELITE. In this intensive 16-week program you’ll learn to perform service maintenance and repairs according to Mercedes-Benz methods and procedures. You’ll focus on specific job tasks and hands-on learning. You’ll acquire bumper-to-bumper knowledge of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. And as you’re learning you’ll earn Mercedes-Benz training credits in-service maintenance, diagnosis, and repair.
• Mercedes-Benz ELITE CRT. In this intensive 8-week program you’ll learn to perform structural repairs on Mercedes-Benz vehicles using Mercedes-Benz methods and procedures. You’ll gain a basic understanding of related computer systems and vehicle electronics. You’ll focus on specific job tasks and hands-on learning. And when you complete the program you’ll have earned Mercedes-Benz training credits.

Your tuition for the ELITE program is paid by Mercedes-Benz, so all you have to do is work hard, have fun, and prepare for a great future.

Mercedes-Benz ELITE training is offered at these UTI locations:

• Universal Technical Institute Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Universal Technical Institute Orlando, FL
• Universal Technical Institute Chicago, IL
• Universal Technical Institute Boston, MA
• Universal Technical Institute Houston, TX

ELITE CRT Training:

• Universal Technical Institute Houston, TX

5. Nissan Automotive Technician Training (NATT)

Is Nissan a manufacturer you admire? And a company you’d like to work for? Check out Nissan NATT training at the Nissan mechanic school.

In this 9-week elective program, which can be added to our Automotive Technology core program, you’ll learn about Nissan and Infinity systems and procedures while gaining hands-on experience with special Nissan mechanic school training aids and tools. You’ll receive bumper-to-bumper training on Nissan and Infiniti vehicles and equipment, with a focus on electrical systems, engines, chassis, drive trains, and climate systems.

You’ll earn credit within the Nissan technician certification system that will increase your value to Nissan and Infiniti dealerships and allow you to begin your career at an advanced level. And you’ll get the same level of training that it takes dealership technicians years to complete.

Nissan NATT offers:

• Hands-on training
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
• Dedicated, experienced instructors
• Strong industry connections
• NATEF/ASE certification credits
• Lots of student support

Nissan NATT training is offered at these UTI campuses:

• Universal Technical Institute Sacramento, CA
• Universal Technical Institute Orlando, FL
• Universal Technical Institute Charlotte, NC
• Universal Technical Institute Houston, TX

6. Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program (PTAP)

Porsche has a reputation for designing some of the finest sports cars in the world. To maintain that reputation and to meet the high demand for qualified technicians, Porsche Cars North America has joined forces with Universal Technical Institute to create the Porsche Technology Apprenticeship Program (PTAP) Porsche mechanic school.

Porsche PTAP is part of the UTI Manufacturer-Specific Training program (MSAT), a prestigious and highly selective program that’s designed to provide major manufacturers with high-caliber, exceptionally skilled technician candidates. This program isn’t for everyone. You have to apply for admission. And only a select few are chosen to enroll.

This curriculum for the PTAP is developed by Porsche and emphasizes electronics and diagnostics. In this intensive 19-week program, you’ll get the latest bumper-to-bumper factory training and technical bulletins.

You’ll work with Porsche diagnostic equipment, specialty tools, and the latest Porsche models, including the Boxster lineup, Carrera Coupe, Carrera Convertible, and the 911 Twin Turbo. And when you complete the program, you’ll be qualified as a Porsche service technician—ready to start your career at a Porsche dealership.

Tuition for PTAP is paid by Porsche Cars North America and the Porsche dealer with whom you sign an employment agreement, so all you have to do is work hard, have fun, and get ready for a great future.

The 19-week Porsche Technician Apprenticeship Program (PTAP) is operated exclusively in partnership with UTI at the Porsche Training Center (Porsche mechanic school) in Atlanta, Georgia.

7. Toyota Professional Automotive Technician (TPAT)

You’ll give your career training a powerful boost when you add the Toyota Professional Automotive Technician (TPAT) elective to your Automotive Technology or Diesel Technology training program. Sponsored, endorsed, and equipped by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., TPAT is offered exclusively at Universal Technical Institute Toyota mechanic school.

Toyota, Scion and Lexus dealers across the United States are rapidly growing and to keep up with this growth, they urgently need certified technicians trained to work on the advanced technologies of Toyota, Scion, and Lexus vehicles. To help fill this demand, TPAT recruits from the Toyota mechanic school, and trains and helps place qualified technicians in entry-level positions at the 1,400 Toyota/Scion and Lexus dealerships nationwide.

The Toyota-specific curriculum of TPAT will prepare you for career opportunities at a Toyota, Scion, or Lexus dealership. During the nine-week elective, you’ll get specialized, bumper-to-bumper training on Toyota, Scion, and Lexus procedures and vehicles, including the Toyota Prius with its hybrid drive system. You’ll work with the latest technology, tools, and equipment while servicing and repairing the number one vehicle in the world.

TPAT can be added to an Automotive or Diesel training program by any UTI student who has completed the Automotive Technology Program. TPAT training makes it possible for you to earn Toyota and Lexus technician factory certifications that will increase your value to dealerships and allow you to advance more quickly in your career.

The TPAT curriculum is identical to the training that Toyota provides to dealership technicians. The accelerated training offered by TPAT makes it possible for you to complete training in just nine weeks which generally takes dealership technicians years to finish. You’ll learn from experienced Toyota factory-trained and certified instructors.

TPAT students become eligible to receive technician factory certification by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., after completing Toyota’s externship requirements and fulfilling certain other conditions during the 8-week externship. As a TPAT graduate, Universal Technical Institute will assist you in identifying employment opportunities at more than 1,400 Toyota/Scion and Lexus dealerships throughout the county.

Thanks to TPAT’s Toyota-specific training, Toyota/Scion and Lexus dealerships know that when they hire a TPAT graduate they won’t have to invest the significant time and money typically required to train entry-level employees. Many TPAT students are hired even before they graduate.*

In the TPAT elective, you’ll get specialized training on Toyota, Scion, and Lexus equipment and vehicles in the following areas:

• Toyota/Lexus electrical circuit design
• Toyota/Lexus body electrical diagnosis
• Toyota/Lexus suspension and steering
• Toyota brake systems
• Manual transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases
• Toyota automatic transmissions
• Toyota climate control systems
• Toyota/Lexus engine control systems
• Toyota hybrid systems maintenance

Toyota TPAT training is offered at these UTI campuses:

• Universal Technical Institute Chicago, IL
• Universal Technical Institute Boston, MA
• Universal Technical Institute Sacramento, CA

Toyota TPAT at the Toyota mechanic school is just one of the manufacturer-specific electives you can choose to power up your career at Universal Technical Institute.

8. Volkswagen Academy Technician Recruitment Program (VATRP)

Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of passenger cars, Europe’s largest automaker, and a company with a growing need for Volkswagen-trained technicians. In order to meet the demand of their more than 600 U.S. dealers, Volkswagen of America has joined with Universal Technical Institute to create the Volkswagen Academy Technician Recruitment Program (VATRP) at the VW mechanic school.

VATRP is part of the UTI Manufacturer-Specific Training program (MSAT) at the VW mechanic school; a prestigious and highly selective program that’s designed to provide major manufacturers with high-caliber, exceptionally skilled technician candidates. This program isn’t for everyone. You have to apply for admission. And only a select few are chosen to enroll.

In this intensive 16-week program you’ll learn how to diagnose and repair Volkswagen electrical, electronic, engine management, fuel, and passenger safety systems. You’ll get hands-on training on the latest models, including the Beetle, Jetta, Golf, GTI, and Passat. You’ll also earn Volkswagen technician certifications.

Volkswagen Academy training is provided at no cost to enrolled students by Volkswagen of America and its dealerships so all you have to do is work hard, have fun, and get ready for a great career.

VATRP training is offered at these UTI campuses and locations:

• Universal Technical Institute Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Universal Technical Institute Boston, MA

9. Volvo Service Automotive Factory Education (SAFE)

Over the past 75 years, Volvo has become one of the most recognized and respected brands in the world by focusing on three core values: safety, quality, and environmental care.

In order to maintain its exceptional reputation and meet the demand for skilled technicians, Volvo Cars of North America and Universal Technical Institute have teamed up to create the Volvo Service Automotive Factory Education (SAFE) program at the Volvo mechanic school.

The Volvo SAFE program is part of the UTI Manufacturer-Specific Training program (MSAT), a prestigious and highly selective program that’s designed to provide major manufacturers with high-caliber, exceptionally skilled technician candidates. This program isn’t for everyone. You have to apply for admission. And only a select few are chosen to enroll.

In the Volvo SAFE program, you’ll get 16 weeks of focused, hands-on experience with the types of advanced safety and engineering systems that are at the heart of the Volvo brand. You’ll learn everything you need to know to succeed as a bumper-to-bumper Volvo service technician. And you’ll be well on your way to becoming a Volvo master technician.

Course tuition for the Volvo SAFE program is paid by Volvo and Volvo dealers, so all you have to do is work hard, have fun, and get ready for a great career.

The Volvo SAFE program is offered at these Universal Technical Institute locations:

• Universal Technical Institute Phoenix, AZ
• Universal Technical Institute Chicago, IL

Volkswagen Academy Technician Recruitment Program (VATRP)

** Read this part! Because these programs are so specialized, you need to apply, meet certain qualifications, and be accepted into the designated program. You must interview successfully and meet established GPA, attendance, Motor Vehicle record, drug testing, relocation, and entrance-exam requirements. The dealerships will sponsor your tuition in accordance with established terms of employment.

MSAT means SUCCESS

For most MSAT grads, the program is the first step on the road to a rewarding and exciting career. As a graduate of the respected UTI MSAT program, you’ll have a tremendous advantage when entering the job market.

Many dealerships hire only UTI MSAT graduates. And MSAT Employment Services, a group of friendly and helpful people who work with a nationwide network of dealers who are always looking for qualified technicians, will begin helping you with your job search before you even graduate.

** Important! See the website of the school for complete details and updates.

---

Attention! This article is for informational purposes ONLY and is NOT a replacement for professional advice in any way! It is possible that schools updated their information, and you should ALWAYS contact them before making a decision. Course listings are subject to change.

Products search