Best Trade Schools in St. George, Utah (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in St. George and Washington County. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Utah licensing steps1.


Top Trade Schools in St. George

Verify current offerings and accreditation23.

School Program Length Highlights
Dixie Technical College (St. George) Certificates 6–12 months COE accredited. Welding, HVAC, Electrical, and technical programs; day/evening options.
Utah Tech University (St. George) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS/BS options NWCCU accredited. Manufacturing, automotive, and construction-related programs; employer ties2.
IBEW Local 354 – Electrical JATC (regional) 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 140/Local 525 (regional) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR; paid training and certifications.

Licensing in Utah

  • Electrical: Apprentice → Journeyman → Master via hours + exams; contractors licensed by DOPL.
  • HVAC/Mechanical: Contractors licensed by DOPL; EPA 608 required4.
  • Plumbing: Apprentice → Journeyman → Master via exams; contractor licensing via DOPL.
  • Welding: No state license; employer performance qualifications.

Next Steps

  • Compare UT programs: /trade-school/utah/
  • Explore trades and credentials: /trades/
  • National resources: /trade-school/

Tour labs, confirm accreditation, and map training to Utah licensing and apprenticeships.


  1. BLS, St. George 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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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.