Best Trade Schools in West Valley City, Utah (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in West Valley City and Salt Lake County. This guide covers accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Utah licensing steps1.

Top Trade Schools in West Valley City

Verify current offerings and accreditation23.

School Program Length Highlights
Salt Lake Community College Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years NWCCU accredited. HVAC, Welding, Electrical, and manufacturing programs; hybrid and evening options2.
Davis Technical College (Layton, regional) Certificates 6–12 months COE accredited. Welding, HVAC, Electrical programs with hands-on labs and flexible schedules.
IBEW Local 354 – Electrical JATC (Murray) 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 140 – Training (West Valley City) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR; paid training and certifications.

Licensing in Utah

  • Electrical: Apprentice → Journeyman → Master via documented hours and exams; contractors licensed by DOPL.
  • HVAC/Mechanical: Contractors licensed by DOPL; EPA 608 required for refrigerants4.
  • Plumbing: Apprentice → Journeyman → Master via state exams and documented hours; contractor licensing via DOPL.
  • Welding: No state license; employers require 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, Salt Lake 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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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.