Electrician

The Electrician certificate program at Bates Technical College is a 2- to 4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Tacoma, WA. Within the electrician field (CIP 46.0302), this program prepares students for work as electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, covering electrical theory, wiring methods, and compliance with electrical codes.

Bates Technical College also offers related programs including Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Barbering/Barber certificates. Students can expect training in circuit installation, conduit bending, load calculations, the National Electrical Code, and the foundational skills needed to pursue an electrician apprenticeship or journeyman licensure.