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Bates Technical College
Last updated: 08/2025
Bates Technical College is a Public community/technical college licensed by State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities in Tacoma, WA.
1101 S. Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7000
(253) 680-7134
Bates Technical College at a glance
Public community/technical college
Academics at Bates Technical College
Programs
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Program name: Truck and Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Diesel Engines Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Video Production Length: 3 Months ETPL: No |
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Program name: Digital Media - Motion Graphics Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education Certificate Length: 9 Months ETPL: No |
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Program name: State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization Length: 3 Months ETPL: No |
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Program name: State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate Length: 3 Months ETPL: No |
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Program name: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: No |
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Program name: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Invasive Cardiovascular Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Chassis and Electrical Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Electrical Certificate of Training Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Community Services and Public Safety AAS Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Computer Information Security and IT Project Managment BAS Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: CNC Operator Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Broadcast & Video Elements Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Broadcasting/Video Production Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Diesel Service Technician Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Occupational Therapy Assistant Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Engines and Electrical E/E Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Motorcycle and Marine Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Machinist Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Sheet Metal Production Support Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Early Childhood Education/Child Care Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Software Development Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Digital Media Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Information Technology Specialist Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Barber Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Culinary Arts Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Hospitality-Line Cook Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Electrical Engineering Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Biomedical Service Technician Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Mechanical Engineering Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Cloud Computing and Networking Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Fire Service Supervision Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Fire Recruit Academy Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Fire Service Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Wildland Firefighter Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Carpentry Technician Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Electrical Construction Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Facilities Maintenance Engineer Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Electronic Equipment Service Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Nursing Assistant Certified Length: 5 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Boiler Operations Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Heating, Ventilation, A/C & Refrigeration Technician Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: HVAC/R Support Technician Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Auto Body Repair Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Automotive Refinishing Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Automotive Technology Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Sheet Metal Technology Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Welder Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Welding Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Welder I Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Welder II Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Architectural Woodworking/Cabinet Making Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Production Cabinet Making Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Commercial Truck Driving Class A Length: 10 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Dental Assisting Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Dental Assisting Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Dental Lab Technician Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Dental Lab Technician Length: 2 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Denturist Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Administrative Medical Assistant Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Emergency Medical Technician Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Advanced Phlebotomy Length: 2 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Practical Nurse Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Administrative Business Assistant Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Digital Media Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: State Early Childhood Education Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Commercial Truck Driving Class B Length: 5 Weeks ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: test Length: N/A ETPL: No |
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Program name: Cybersecurity Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Bookkeeping Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Career and Technical Education Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Automation and Mechatronics Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Administrative Medical Assistant Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Automation and Mechatronics Length: 9 Months ETPL: No |
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Program name: Applied Business Management Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Administrative Business Assistant Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Administrative Business Assistant Length: 6 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Building Care and Maintenance Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Carpentry Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Cloud Computing Technician Length: 9 Months ETPL: No |
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Program name: Early Childhood Education Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Electrical Construction Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Information Technology Support Length: 1 Years ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Phlebotomy Length: 3 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Sheet Metal Technician Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Sheet Metal Residential Installer Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Certified Medical Assistant Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Network System Support Length: 9 Months ETPL: Yes |
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Program name: Accounting Length: 18 Months ETPL: Yes |