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

Credential: Associate in Applied Science
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

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.

Offered at

South Campus — Tacoma, WA

Welder, Certificate of Competency

Credential: Certificate of Competency
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

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.

Offered at

South Campus — Tacoma, WA

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