Utah Trade School Guide
Compare Utah trade schools, technical colleges, and career training programs to find a practical path toward your next career.
Utah offers public technical colleges, community college programs, and apprenticeship training for students interested in welding, electrical work, HVAC, automotive repair, diesel technology, healthcare, and other skilled careers. The right school depends on your career goal, location, schedule, and total cost.
Explore schools and ask about program availability, admission requirements, tuition, financial aid, and upcoming start dates.
Explore Your Options
Start with the type of work you want to do. Then compare schools that offer the training, equipment, and credential needed for that occupation.
Compare electrical apprenticeship instruction and programs that teach wiring, electrical theory, safety, and code fundamentals.
Look for instruction in heating and cooling systems, refrigeration, electrical controls, diagnostics, and service procedures.
Explore apprenticeship-related education covering piping, fixtures, plumbing systems, safety, and applicable codes.
Compare welding processes, fabrication practice, blueprint reading, lab access, and opportunities to prepare for qualification tests.
Review training in vehicle maintenance, brakes, steering, electrical systems, engine performance, and diagnostic equipment.
Explore diesel engine, drivetrain, brake, electrical, and vehicle HVAC training for truck and equipment service careers.
Compare machining, CNC, industrial maintenance, and related programs based on the equipment and skills taught.
Explore available healthcare programs and check clinical requirements, admission prerequisites, and credential eligibility.
Review information technology and other career-focused options. Program availability varies by college and campus.
Schools to Consider
These public institutions offer useful starting points for your search. This is a comparison guide, not a numbered ranking. Confirm the specific program, campus, and credential before applying.
Kaysville, Utah
Public Technical College WeldingDavis Tech is an option for students comparing technical training in Davis County. Its Welding Technology program includes welding and cutting instruction, measurement, metallurgy, and blueprint-related coursework.
Compare: Required credits, elective choices, lab schedule, and the current program cost sheet.
View Davis Tech Welding Technology →Ogden, Utah
Public Technical College Day & Evening OptionsOTECH offers a 27-credit Welding Technology program with training in multiple welding processes, cutting, shop safety, and print reading. The program page lists daytime and evening classroom schedules.
Compare: Available shifts, rolling start dates, tuition, materials, and financial aid eligibility.
View OTECH Welding Technology →Lehi, Orem, Payson & Heber Valley options
Public Technical College Multiple LocationsMTECH is an option for students comparing training along the southern Wasatch Front and in Heber Valley. Its welding program lists a 16-month length. The college also publishes HVACR and diesel training options.
Compare: Which campus offers your program, admission steps, required equipment, and class availability.
View MTECH Welding Technology →Salt Lake Valley, Utah
Public Community College Technical TrainingSLCC offers technical education alongside other college pathways. Students comparing welding training can review its welding program, while eligible students can explore SLCC Promise assistance.
Compare: Certificate and degree options, the teaching location, course sequence, and aid eligibility.
View SLCC Welding →Logan area, Utah
Public Technical College Northern UtahBridgerland is a public technical college to include in a northern Utah school search. Use its program directory to compare available training and identify the campus that teaches your chosen subject.
Compare: Program availability, completion requirements, class schedule, and current tuition and fees.
View Bridgerland Programs →St. George, Utah
Public Technical College Southern UtahDixie Tech offers a 12-month, 30-credit Welding Technology program covering MIG, TIG, stick, flux-cored welding, and cutting. Its program directory also includes HVACR and diesel training.
Compare: Cohort availability, class times, tuition and course fees, and the additional toolkit expense.
View Dixie Tech Welding Technology →Compare public technical colleges and community college programs before choosing a training provider.
Programs such as welding combine classroom instruction with practice using trade equipment.
Build a school list around your location, from northern Utah to the Salt Lake Valley, Utah County, and St. George.
Some programs publish multiple daily shifts. Check the schedule for the specific program you want.
Some technical college programs waive tuition for eligible high school students, although other expenses may remain.
A technical certificate can help you build skills for a defined occupation without choosing a broad academic major.
Completion time depends on the program and class schedule. A credit total does not automatically tell you how many calendar months you will attend.
12 Months
Dixie Technical College lists its Welding Technology program as 12 months and 30 credit hours.
16 Months
Mountainland Technical College lists a 16-month length for its Welding Technology program.
27 Credits
Ogden-Weber Technical College lists 27 credits. Ask an advisor how that translates into a completion date for your chosen schedule.
Plan Your Budget
Published prices vary by school and program. These examples show why you should compare the expenses included in each quote rather than tuition alone.
| School / Program | Published Cost Example | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden-Weber Technical College — Welding Technology | $2,700 estimated tuition, plus approximately $430 in materials. | Confirm any additional fees and your current required materials list. |
| Mountainland Technical College — Welding Technology | $6,601 listed total cost. | Request the itemized estimate and confirm which personal tools and protective equipment you must provide. |
| Dixie Technical College — Welding Technology | $6,824 in tuition and course fees, plus a listed $700 welding toolkit. | The toolkit is an additional expense. Ask about any other required purchases. |
| Davis Technical College — Welding Technology Coursework | The catalog-year 2027 course table lists tuition at $95 per credit. | This is a course tuition rate, not a complete program price. Confirm required credits, electives, supplies, and fees. |
Cost examples checked in October 2026. Schools may update prices, requirements, and schedules. These figures are not statewide averages or total living-cost estimates.
Ask the financial aid office about your exact program. Eligibility can differ between programs at the same institution.
Ask whether your program participates in federal aid and whether you should complete the FAFSA. OTECH identifies its welding program as Pell Grant eligible, subject to student eligibility.
Compare institutional scholarships and grants. Ask about application deadlines, covered expenses, and requirements for keeping an award.
Ask about approved veterans benefits, employer tuition assistance, or sponsorship. Confirm approval for the specific training program before relying on funding.
Some students may qualify for tuition waivers or aid that reduces their tuition bill. Eligibility rules and remaining expenses matter.
MTECH and Dixie Tech publish high school tuition-free or tuition-waiver options for eligible students. Program admission rules still apply.
Students may remain responsible for fees, books, tools, and supplies. Check age, grade, and school approval requirements with the college.
SLCC Promise helps eligible students cover regular tuition and student fees when federal grants fall short.
Ask SLCC about current qualifications, eligible programs, and expenses that are outside the benefit.
Review SLCC Promise →School-based training provides structured instruction and lab practice. Compare the certificate or degree, tuition, schedule, and career services.
Ask whether the program includes work experience or whether you must find employment separately.
An apprenticeship typically combines employment, supervised training, and related instruction. Entry depends on the employer or sponsor.
Ask about wages, classroom costs, work hours, supervision, and how the experience applies to your occupational goal.
For electrical and plumbing careers, review the Utah Division of Professional Licensing requirements before choosing a pathway. Completing a school program does not automatically grant a trade license.
Compare electrical programs based on your intended licensing pathway. Ask how the classroom instruction connects with supervised employment and the requirements published by Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing.
MTECH and Dixie Tech publish HVACR training options. Compare lab equipment, troubleshooting practice, heating and cooling instruction, and refrigeration content.
Ask which certification preparation and tests are included in the program cost.
Explore MTECH HVACR →Before choosing plumbing instruction, review Utah’s apprentice and journeyman licensing pathways and ask how the training fits your intended license.
Confirm employer requirements, supervised experience, classroom instruction, and testing steps.
Review Utah Plumbing Licensing →Automotive and diesel programs prepare students for different kinds of equipment and repair work. Compare the systems taught and the amount of supervised shop practice.
Look for instruction in electrical diagnosis, brakes, steering and suspension, engine performance, and service procedures.
Ask about diagnostic tools, shop access, certification preparation, and employer connections.
MTECH publishes diesel training covering engines, electrical systems, brakes, steering, drivetrain systems, and HVAC.
Compare the vehicles and equipment used in training, required tools, and any workplace learning opportunities.
Explore MTECH Diesel Technology →Davis Tech, OTECH, MTECH, SLCC, and Dixie Tech provide welding options to compare. Review the processes taught and the difference between a school completion certificate and a separate welding qualification.
For machining or industrial maintenance, use each college’s current program directory to check available pathways and equipment.
Include Salt Lake Community College in your search. Confirm the campus location for your chosen technical program.
Compare Davis Technical College in Kaysville and check whether its class schedule fits your commute.
Explore Ogden-Weber Technical College and review program shifts, start dates, and required attendance.
Review MTECH locations. Availability differs by program, so confirm where your classes and labs meet.
Include Bridgerland Technical College in your comparison and check its current program directory.
Explore Dixie Technical College and compare cohort dates, admission steps, and program costs.
Request information and use these questions to compare programs before making an enrollment decision.
Request School InformationSchools worth comparing include Davis Technical College, Ogden-Weber Technical College, Mountainland Technical College, Salt Lake Community College, Bridgerland Technical College, and Dixie Technical College. The best fit depends on your program, location, budget, and schedule.
Costs vary by program. For example, OTECH lists welding tuition of $2,700 plus estimated materials, while Dixie Tech lists $6,824 in welding tuition and course fees plus an additional toolkit. Request a complete estimate from each school.
It depends on the program. Dixie Tech lists welding at 12 months, while MTECH lists welding at 16 months. Other programs publish credit totals rather than a fixed calendar length.
Some programs admit eligible high school students. MTECH and Dixie Tech publish tuition-free or tuition-waiver options, with program-specific admission requirements and possible fees or supply expenses.
Some programs offer federal aid, scholarships, or other assistance for eligible students. OTECH lists its welding program as Pell Grant eligible. Ask the financial aid office about your exact program and circumstances.
Some programs offer evening schedules. OTECH’s welding page lists an evening option. Confirm current availability and whether the schedule applies to the entire program.
Graduation alone does not automatically provide a license. Review Utah DOPL’s requirements for your intended license and confirm how the program’s instruction and any work experience apply.
Use these official resources to confirm program details, prices, aid, and licensing requirements.
Compare trade schools and training programs based on your career goal, schedule, and budget.
Use the directory below to explore available listings and contact schools about current training options.
