Best Trade Schools in Richardson, Texas (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Richardson (DFW). This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Texas licensing basics[^1].

Top Trade Schools in Richardson

School Program Length Highlights
Dallas College (Brookhaven/Richland) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years SACSCOC accredited. Construction, HVAC, Welding, Electrical-related programs[^2].
Collin College (Plano/Allen/Frisco/McKinney) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years SACSCOC accredited. HVAC, Welding, Industrial Maintenance; evening options[^2].
IBEW Local 20 – Electrical JATC (Dallas) 3–5 years Registered apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 100 – Training (Dallas) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing: TDLR and TSBPE contractor licenses; EPA 608 required[^5].

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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.