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Bates Technical College

School type: Public Technical School

Bates Technical College is a public two-year technical college in Tacoma, Washington. At the South Campus, its welding program offers a 98-credit Associate of Applied Science and a 98-credit Certificate of Competency, each organized across six quarters with daytime and evening options. Students train in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, including pipe, structural and fabrication applications, using shop equipment for oxy-fuel and plasma cutting, fitting and welding projects. The program also encourages graduates to pursue AWS and Washington Association of Building Officials certification tests.

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Welding, Associate in Applied Science

  • Credential: Associate in Applied Science
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 98 credits
  • AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Six quarters; daytime 12:00-5:00 p.m. or evening 5:00-10:00 p.m.

This 98-credit, six-quarter associate program combines shop projects with classroom instruction in welding safety, drawing and blueprint… Read full description for Welding, Associate in Applied Science

This 98-credit, six-quarter associate program combines shop projects with classroom instruction in welding safety, drawing and blueprint interpretation, metallurgy and welding theory. The curriculum documents Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding, including pipe welding, structural and seismic work, and fabrication-oriented specialization. Students use oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment and multiple welding machines. Bates encourages completers to take AWS and Washington Association of Building Officials certification tests.

Confirmed at

South Campus — Tacoma, WA
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Welder, Certificate of Competency

  • Credential: Certificate of Competency
  • Program cost: Not listed
  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 98 credits
  • AWS Prep: Available

Schedule: Six quarters; daytime 12:00-5:00 p.m. or evening 5:00-10:00 p.m.

This 98-credit, six-quarter certificate follows Bates' intensive welding sequence with practical shop projects and instruction in safety, drawings,… Read full description for Welder, Certificate of Competency

This 98-credit, six-quarter certificate follows Bates' intensive welding sequence with practical shop projects and instruction in safety, drawings, metallurgy, Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding. The published curriculum includes pipe, structural and fabrication applications and use of oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment. Completers are encouraged to take AWS and Washington Association of Building Officials certification tests.

Confirmed at

South Campus — Tacoma, WA
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