About
Bates Technical College offers Boiler Operator Certification Testing for:
- Class I Chief Operating Engineer
- Class II and III Operating Engineer
- Class IV and V Boiler Fireman
Certification is required to operate boilers in the City of Tacoma. Bates administers testing monthly at South Campus, 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma. Call 253.680.7402 for more information about scheduling a test.
All boiler operator certificates must be renewed annually. Renewal notices will be mailed out by June 1. The cost is $60 to renew between June 1 and the expiration date (Aug. 1). If certificates are not renewed by the expiration date, certificates will enter a 45-day grace period (ending on Sept. 15). During this grace period, a late fee of $25 will be added. Therefore, the total cost to renew a certificate throughout the grace period is $85.
Organization
Bates Technical College - Central Campus
Bates Technical College, Central Campus, is a college in Tacoma, Washington, offering career education across healthcare, public safety, business, media, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and culinary fields. Programs listed for the institution include Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL-A), Automotive Technology, and Welding, among others. Career pathways combine technical and theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, with advanced manufacturing instruction using workplace-like labs for precision tooling, machining, and CNC equipment. Health Sciences offerings cover direct and indirect patient care, while Education and Public Safety includes firefighter preparation and public safety administration. The college also provides degree, certificate, and continuing education options, including programs in robotics, mechatronics, electronics, engineering, business, digital media, and culinary arts.