Best Trade Schools in Norman, Oklahoma (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Norman and South OKC. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Oklahoma licensing steps so you can train, test, and get hired1.

Top Trade Schools in Norman

Program lengths are typical ranges. Confirm current details, accreditation, and schedules with each provider23.

School Program Length Highlights
Moore Norman Technology Center (MNTC) 6–12+ months State-recognized tech center. Adult programs in Welding, HVAC, Electrical, Automotive; day/evening options and industry certifications.
Oklahoma City Community College (OKC, regional) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years HLC accredited. HVAC, Automotive, and technical programs; short commute from Norman2.
IBEW Local 1141 – Electrical JATC (OKC) 3–5 years Registered apprenticeship for Inside Wireman/Residential. Paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 344 – Training (OKC) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR; paid training and certifications.

Licensing Requirements in Oklahoma

Oklahoma licenses Electrical, Mechanical (HVAC), and Plumbing trades at the state level through the Construction Industries Board (CIB). Always verify current rules.

  • Electrical: Apprentice → Residential/Unlimited journeyman → Contractor via documented hours and exams.
  • Mechanical (HVAC): Document experience, pass the state exam, and maintain CE for renewal. EPA 608 is required for refrigerants4.
  • Plumbing: Apprentice → Journeyman → Contractor with verified hours and state exams.
  • Welding: No state license. Employers set performance test requirements.

Online & Flexible Options

  • Hybrid community college and tech center programs (theory online, labs on campus).
  • Evening/weekend cohorts at MNTC and apprenticeship centers.
  • Short credentials (OSHA-10/30, EPA 608) that stack with longer programs.

Next Steps

  • Compare statewide options: /trade-school/oklahoma/
  • Explore careers and credentials: /trades/
  • National guides and school hub: /trade-school/

Visit labs, confirm accreditation, and ask how the program maps to Oklahoma licensing and apprenticeships.

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Oklahoma City Metro. bls.gov/oes ↩

  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator ↩ ↩

  3. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), Directory. accsc.org ↩

  4. U.S. EPA, Section 608 Technician Certification. epa.gov/section608 ↩

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