Best Trade Schools in Temecula, California (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Temecula shares a market with Murrieta and the IE. Use these accredited options and apprenticeships1.

Top Trade Schools near Temecula

School Program Length Highlights
Mt. San Jacinto College (Menifee/Temecula) Certificates 6–12 months; A.S. ~2 years ACCJC accredited. HVAC, Welding, Automotive2.
Palomar College (Escondido/San Marcos) Certificates 6–12 months; A.S. ~2 years ACCJC accredited. Construction/technical programs.
IBEW Local 569/440 – JATC 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeships.
UA Locals 364/250 – Training ~5 years Registered plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing: Electrician certification (DIR), C-10/C-20/C-36 via CSLB, EPA 608 for refrigerants345.

  1. BLS, Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario. bls.gov/oes ↩

  2. College Navigator. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator ↩

  3. DIR Electrical. dir.ca.gov/das/ElectricalTrade.html ↩

  4. EPA 608. epa.gov/section608 ↩

  5. CSLB. cslb.ca.gov ↩

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