Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Accounting / Bookkeeping | |
Students prepare for careers in private or public businesses in positions such as accounting technicians, full charge bookkeepers, accounts payable clerks, accounts receivable clerks, payroll clerks; or provides extended learning for persons previously or currently employed in these professions.
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Administrative Office Assistant | |
Students prepare for jobs as office assistants, administrative assistants, secretaries, word processing specialists, and a variety of other skilled office support positions. Students receive practical experience in several support areas, including computer software technology, office procedures, and... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Architectural Engineering | |
Students prepare for employment as architectural engineering technicians, producing drawings for building permits, construction, financing approval, and interpret and apply building and energy codes, and incorporate ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines in the design of structures.
A central... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Architectural Woodworking / Cabinet Making Technology | |
Students prepare for careers in cabinetmaking and millwork crafts, in positions such as wood pattern maker, cabinet maker, door assembler, solid surface fabricator, cabinet and millwork installer, project manager, sander, utility worker, wood pattern maker and machine operator. Shop activities are an... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Auto Body Rebuilding and Refinishing | |
Classroom/Shop activities are a key part of this program and provide the opportunity for students to apply what they've learned and build their skills. The program offers extensive hands-on training in a body and fender shop environment that mirrors the workplace, giving the students practice in all... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Automotive Mechanic | |
In an active auto service facility, students practice all aspects of the profession, from balancing tires to diagnosing engine problems using advanced computerized engine analyzers to perform repairs, engine and transmission overhauls, fuel injection service and more.
Students prepare for Automotive... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Biomedical Service Technician | |
Biomedical service technicians are an integral component of the healthcare industry. They are the people responsible for the functioning of sophisticated medical equipment. Students prepare for employment as technicians servicing hospitals, clinics, nursing and residential care facilities, physician... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Biotechnology | |
Biotechnology is the use of genetically engineered cells to produce useful products, such as medicines and food additives, DNA testing, mapping the human genome and learning how genes interact to make us who we are. Students prepare for careers that include animal room technician, diagnostics and testing,... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Boat Building | |
A comprehensive program averaging 19 months, covering Basic Boat Building Design and Construction, and either Fiberglass Boat Building and Repair or Wood/Composite Boat Building. Student must also complete courses in Human Relations, Communications and Mathematics. |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Broadcast Production Technologies | |
Students receive technical training in all facets of Video Production operations in order to work in four major areas of production operations: studio production, electronic field production, sports production and commercial post-production. Graduates work within private, corporate, broadcast television,... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Broadcast Technologist | |
Students prepare for employment in the operational and technical areas of television broadcast stations, broadband distribution centers, sports stadiums, cable companies, video production studios, and other related fields by learning the installation, operation, and maintenance skills necessary in the... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Carpentry | |
Students prepare for apprenticeship employment in the construction industry, filling positions within the carpentry trade such as carpenter, framer, concrete worker, or interior or exterior finisher. Off-campus building and remodeling projects provide opportunities for extensive practical training,... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Child Care / Early Education | |
Students prepare for careers in child care and early education in such positions as child care director, child care teacher, and teacher assistants. Curriculum is based on core competencies outlined by the Washington State Child Care Coordinating Committee and the nationally-recognized Child Development... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Civil Engineering | |
As a Bates civil engineering student, you will use software programs that include Autodesk Civil 3D, CadreLite, Hydrocad, GIS programs, Word and Excel to prepare engineering plans, specifications and calculations. You will become proficient in coordinate systems, lengths, directions, slopes, bearings,... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Computer Networking Systems Technician | |
In the Computer Network Systems Technician (CNST) program, students prepare to administer local area networks (LANs) and set up and maintain various systems. Instruction includes programming languages, network operating systems, computer hardware, file management and system security techniques. |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Cosmetology | |
Students work in a salon environment to prepare for careers as cosmetologists with a curriculum designed to provide competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principle and practical fundamentals associated with the industry.
Cosmetology offers a wide variety of professional careers, including... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Culinary Arts | |
Students prepare for a variety of satisfying careers in the culinary arts profession and for advanced education at other culinary institutions. Career paths include dinner cook, institutional cook, cook's helper, baker's helper, fry cook, and short order cook. Students work in all aspects of the dining... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Database Management and Development | |
Students prepare for careers in database management and development or for transferring to earn a degree at a four-year institution, learning basic computer and software development skills, and preparing for certification exams that can lead to Oracle database management industry certifications for positions... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Dental Assisting | |
The Dental Assisting program is an accredited eleven-month course consisting of three trimesters including a summer quarter. Students can obtain either a Certificate of Training or an Associate of Technology Degree, depending on the number of academic classes completed. The length of the program is 1,608... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Dental Lab Technician | |
Instructors in Bates‘ Dental Laboratory Technician program are certified dental technicians. The competency-based curriculum complies with American Dental Association (ADA) guidelines and is the only fully ADA accredited program of its kind in Washington State.
The Dental Laboratory Technician program... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Denturist | |
Bates is the only college in Washington State to offer a denturist training program. Denturists are licensed specialists who make, fit and repair complete and partial dentures for the public, and must obtain training at an accredited college to qualify to sit for the Washington or Oregon denturist‘s... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanic | |
This program allows students to choose one of three major pathways: Associate of Technology degree, Certificate of Competency, or Certificate of Training. In these pathways, students prepare for employment in the diesel and heavy equipment industry, diagnosing, repairing, and rebuilding components of... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Electrical Construction | |
Students prepare for employment in public utilities, commercial and residential construction, and in industrial construction and maintenance industries .
The program also provides extended learning for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Electrical Engineering Technician | |
Bates offers the only program in the region for students to prepare for careers in electrical code application, interior and exterior lighting design, and all aspects of electrical design. This degree program covers all phases of electrical engineering and design for commercial buildings.
Technicians... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Electrical Power and Process Automation | |
The electrical power and process automation program specializes in the intelligent control of electrically operated machines. The training is an excellent precursor to a variety of electrical apprenticeships. Studies include electricity/electronics, solid-state devices, digital logic, microcontrollers,... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Electronic Engineering Technician | |
Students develop competencies designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment as technicians in the field of electronic engineering. Graduates are qualified to work with electronic engineers, consultants, manufacturers and research and development teams.
Studies include computer-aided drafting... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Electronic Equipment Service Technology | |
Students prepare for careers in the electronic equipment service profession as technicians in a wide range of high tech occupations, including broadcast audio technician, broadcast video technician, car audio technician, electronic assembly, electronic service technician, medical equipment repair technician,... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Electronics Technician | |
he Electronics Technician program is an option within the Advanced Technologies & Computer Sciences department. Completion of this short program serves two purposes: students prepare to become entry-level electronics technicians and learn to assemble, install, maintain, test, and repair electrical/electronic... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Facilities Maintenance Engineer | |
Students prepare for careers in the building care and maintenance industry, including work in industrial and office buildings, hotels, schools, and government agencies in positions including boiler operator, building repairer, facilities maintenance engineer, and custodian.
The program also provides... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Fire Protection Engineering Technology | |
Early response to a fire is key to protecting lives and minimizing property damage. To improve response times, state, county and municipal governments have increased requirements for fire sprinklers, fire alarms and other types of in-place detection and suppression systems that are installed in buildings.... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Fire Service | |
In this internationally accredited program, students prepare for careers as fire fighters, or in those closely related occupations that require certification as a firefighter. Training incorporates all entry-level requirements according to nationally recognized standards. |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Hearing Instrument Technology | |
Students prepare for jobs in hearing aid fitters and dispensers or audiometric technicians. Technical content includes professional terminology, anatomy, physiology, fitting and servicing hearing aids and patient/family education.
This program is approved by the Washington State Board of Hearing and... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician | |
Students prepare for certified entry-level employment in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration trade as air conditioning, control, energy systems, heating and refrigeration technicians, and HVAC sales positions.
The program also provides extended learning for persons previously... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Information Technologies Specialist | |
Students prepare for careers in integrated information systems, focusing on network support and administration. Practical experience with operating systems, hardware, software, troubleshooting, desktop applications, and arrange of network administration, installation, and support activities is provided.... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Land Surveying | |
In the Land Surveying program, students prepare for careers as surveying technicians in a classroom environment that closely resembles a surveying firm, working with modern equipment and software that is standard in the industry. Students gain extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of the profession,... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Legal Office Assistant | |
Students prepare for careers in the legal profession, including law library assistant, bookkeeper, receptionist, staff support, word processor, office assistant, administrative assistant, serving law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies.
Graduates are recognized in the legal community for... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Machinist | |
Students prepare for apprenticeships in machining and tool and die making for entry-level employment or employment upgrade in the precision tooling and machining trades, working in manual machining, CNC machining, medical equipment repair, and plant maintenance.
Students receive instruction and extensive... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Marketing and Business Management | |
Students prepare for careers in areas including sales, advertising, merchandising, customer service, market research, business and management, and public relations. Curriculum also provides extended learning for persons previously or currently employed in these professions.
Business activities are an... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Mechanical Engineering | |
Students prepare for careers as technicians in engineering disciplines with an emphasis on mechanical systems in a program designed to prepare students with work-ready competencies to meet industry's need for highly skilled computer-aided drafters and designers. The program also provides extended learning... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Power Sports and Equipment Technology | |
Students prepare for employment in the power sports vehicle and power equipment industry. Students are able to concentrate toward servicing motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles; marine applications such as large or small outboard engines and personal water craft; or power equipment and vehicles, from... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Practical Nursing | |
Students prepare for careers as Licensed Practical Nurses in a variety of healthcare settings. Clinical activities are an integral part of this program which is approved by the Washington Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
During the Clinical Phase, students demonstrate nursing competencies... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Sheet Metal Technology | |
Bates offers the only program in the region that prepares interested students for apprenticeship employment through competency-based activities that engage students early on with applying practical curriculum knowledge.
Numerous curriculum and customer projects completed in the classroom, shop area... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Software Development | |
Students prepare for careers in software development or for transferring to earn a degree at a four-year institution. Curriculum includes designing, coding and implementing software applications in a variety of languages. In addition, students build skills in problem solving, attention to detail, communication... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Web Developer | |
Students prepare for careers in website technology, including web author, web specialist, webmaster, web technician, web designer and web developer, or for transferring to earn a degree at a four-year institution.
The Web Developer program provides instruction on the following subjects:
• HTML / XHTML
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Welding | |
Students prepare for apprenticeship employment as welders, filling positions within various industries, including shipbuilding, industrial construction, energy fields, sheet metal, and auto body.
Extensive practical training in all aspects of welding through many projects being completed in the shop.... |
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Bates Technical College
Associate degree
Wireless Voice and Data Communications | |
The program curriculum highlights understanding of wireless and communication fundamentals, employing a systems approach along with component-level troubleshooting and analysis. This multi-faceted approach to understanding the operation and troubleshooting of communication systems enables graduates to... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Administrative Medical Assistant | |
Administrative Medical Assistants work in outpatient medical settings as receptionists, appointment clerks, surgery schedulers, authorization coordinators, file clerks, medical records clerks, insurance billers, reimbursement specialists, medical coders, accounts receivable clerks, patient advocates,... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Audio / Sound Technology | |
Students prepare for careers in the audio, video, film, television and/or multimedia industries, specializing in the technical and creative aspects of audio and sound, to serve commercial, industrial, and educational production and/or broadcast facilities.
Career paths could include audio record mixer,... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Barber / Stylist | |
At Bates Technical College, our Barber / Stylist Career Training Program offers all aspects of instruction to learn the profession of a Barber. In addition to being trained in hair expertise, you will be trainined in shaving, hair cutting, shampooing, and styling. Students meeting all State of Washington... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Repair & Network Support | |
Structured as a shorter alternative to the computer networking systems technician program, students prepare for employment as computer systems technicians.
Training includes:
* A+
* CCNA
* Cisco Networking Academy
* MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)
* Windows XP Pro
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Digital Media | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo or passengers; reporting... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Fashion Construction | |
Fashion Construction focuses on garment and textile design, construction, and distribution. Students learn pattern design and drafting, layout and cutting, commercial sewing techniques, alteration and fitting, and textile analysis.
This program prepares students for entry-level employment in the apparel... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Home Technology Integration | |
Traditionally, home technology systems have been installed by individual retail and service providers – electricians install wiring; ISPs deal with internet connections; contractors install HVAC systems; retailers install appliances and entertainment systems.
The increasing complexity and interconnection... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Inventory & Stock Specialist | |
Students prepare for employment in the inventory and stock control industry, in positions including inventory clerk, shipping and receiving clerk, shipping documentation specialist, stock merchandiser and procurement specialist. Training takes place in a warehousing and inventory envirorment that supports... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Medical Transcriptionist | |
Students prepare for careers providing services as medical transcriptionists. The program also provides extended learning for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.
Medical transcriptionists work in doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals. They also may work at home for a transcription... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Truck Driving | |
Students holding valid state drivers' licenses prepare for entry-level employment as commercial truck drivers, with the goal of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with all endorsements. Training takes place in classrooms, on Bates‘ truck driving range, and on the road, using a variety of equipment.
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Vehicle Parts / Accessories Marketing | |
Students prepare for careers including counter sales, accessories sales, and parts managers in the automotive parts merchandising and marketing industry, and also for employment as warehouse / distribution specialists and inventory and stock specialists.
Training includes material handling and forklift... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Warehouse & Distribution Specialist | |
Students prepare for employment in the warehouse / distribution industry, in positions including materials movement worker, forklift operator, order puller, loading dock worker, shipping clerk and palletizer.
Training includes material handling and forklift operations in a warehousing and inventory... |
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Bates Technical College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Apparel Construction and Patternmaking Technology | |
Students prepare for entry-level careers in the apparel industry by studying garment manufacturing and textiles, patternmaking and drafting for men‘s, women‘s and children‘s wear, sewing construction, tailoring, garment fitting and pattern alternations.
Students work with the Gerber Pattern Design system... |
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