Best Trade Schools in Murrieta, California (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Murrieta/Temecula Valley. This guide lists accredited programs and California licensing basics for core trades¹.

Top Trade Schools in Murrieta

School	Program Length	Highlights
Mt. San Jacinto College (Menifee/Temecula)	Certificates 6–12 months; A.S. ~2 years	ACCJC accredited. HVAC, Welding, Automotive, and technical programs².
Palomar College (Escondido/San Marcos)	Certificates 6–12 months; A.S. ~2 years	ACCJC accredited. Construction and technical programs; regional option².
IBEW Local 569/440 (regional) – JATC	3–5 years	Registered electrical apprenticeships; paid OJT + classroom.
UA Locals 364/250 (regional) – Training	~5 years	Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing in California

Electrician C-10, HVAC C-20, Plumbing C-36; EPA 608 for refrigerants; electrician state certification via DIR³⁴⁵.

Next Steps

Compare CA programs: /trade-school/california/
Explore trades: /trades/

BLS, Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario. bls.gov/oes ↩
College Navigator. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator ↩ ↩
CA DIR Electrical. dir.ca.gov/das/ElectricalTrade.html ↩
EPA 608. epa.gov/section608 ↩
CSLB. cslb.ca.gov ↩

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Meet the author: Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.