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Bates Technical College

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.

Programs Offered

Welding, Associate in Applied Science

This 98-credit, six-quarter associate program combines shop projects with classroom instruction in welding safety, drawing and blueprint

  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 98 credits
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

South CampusTacoma, WA

Welder, Certificate of Competency

This 98-credit, six-quarter certificate follows Bates' intensive welding sequence with practical shop projects and instruction in safety, drawings,

  • Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe, Structural, Fabrication
  • Program Length: 98 credits
  • AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

South CampusTacoma, WA

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