Overview
The Multi-Occupational Trades (MOT) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree at Columbia Basin College (CBC) recognizes the skills and experience of journey-level apprentices. This degree provides college credit for prior apprenticeship training and prepares students for career advancement, leadership roles, and transfer to a bachelor’s program. A journeyman must have completed their apprenticeship with a CBC affiliated apprenticeship partner to qualify for the MOT degree at CBC.
Apprenticeship Partners
CBC collaborates with a variety of apprenticeship programs:
- Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee
- Electrical Lineworkers Apprenticeship NW Line JATC
- Columbia Basin Electrical Training Alliance IBEW 112
- Finishing Trades Institute Northwest (FTINW)
- Packaging Corp. of America (PCA)
- Plumbing/Pipefitting Apprenticeship Local 598
- Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Local 55
- Washington State Fire Fighter Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship AAS Career Pathway
Journey Card Use
CBC accepts journey-level credentials from CBC registered apprenticeship partnered programs to apply for the MOT AAS degree:
- Accepted Journey Cards:
- CBC Partnered Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- Washington State Journey Cards
How to Apply Using Your Journey Card:
- Verify your apprenticeship completion and journey card status with CBC CTE.
- Gather documentation: journey card and RSI completion letter from JATC.
- Apply to CBC as a student in the MOT AAS program. Link to CBC application
- Submit your journey-level documentation for credit evaluation to our CBC registration office (Hawk Central). Link to hawk central
- Register for remaining required courses in consultation with a completion coach.
CTE Completion Coaches:
- Alessandro Llamas Ibarra (Last Names D-Z)
- 509-542-5505
- allamasibarra@columbiabasin.edu
- Send Email
- Daron Santo (Last Names A-C)
- 509-542-5505
- dsanto@columbiabasin.edu
- Send Email
Accepted Occupations
CBC Apprentices in the following trades are eligible for the MOT AAS pathway at CBC:
- Electrical (Construction & Lineworkers)
- Sheet Metal
- Plumbing/Pipefitting
- Aerospace
- Finishing Trades
- Packaging
- WA State Firefighter
- Additional occupations recognized by CBC JATCs
Degree Requirements
| Requirement | Credits | Notes |
| On-the-Job Training (OJT) | 30 | 5,200 hours certified by JATC |
| Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) | 40 | 450 hours certified by JATC |
| Major Support | 4-5 | One course approved by JATC: BUS&101, BUS 262, CA 100, SPAN&121+ |
| General Education | 20 | Math, English, Human Relations, Communication |
| Total Credits Required | 94-95 | At least 30 credits must be completed in residence at CBC |
Transfer Opportunities
The MOT AAS degree provides a seamless pathway to Eastern Washington University (EWU) for a Bachelor of Science in Applied Technology (BSAT):
- Admission Requirements: Completion of AAS, AAAS, or ATA degree with GPA ≥ 2.5
- Program Structure: Typically 15–16 credits per quarter for 2 years
- Additional Courses: Up to six additional courses if prerequisites are not satisfied
- Supporting Courses: Chemistry (CHEM 121 or equivalent), Math (MATH 142 or equivalent)
More info about EWU BAST program
Apprenticeship AAS Degree Resources
Academic & Career Support
- Academic advising: CBC Career & Technical Education Office/ Completion Coaches
- Career counseling: CBC Career Services
- Transfer advising: EWU Applied Technology Program Advisors
Tuition & Fees 2025-2026
| Charges | WA Resident | U.S. Non-WA Resident | Non-U.S. Resident & International (F-1 Visa) |
| Per Credit Charges | |||
| State Tuition & Fees (Credits 1–10) | $131.96 | $197.13 | $339.30 |
| State Tuition & Fees (Credits 11–18) | $65.09 | $73.57 | $73.57 |
| State Tuition & Fees (Credits 19+) | $118.39 | $178.81 | $325.73 |
| CBC Comprehensive Fee * | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CBC Instructional Support Fee | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| CBC Technology Fee | $6.72 | $6.72 | $6.72 |
| Per Quarter Fee | |||
| AUD, HUB, Safety & Security, Recreation Center Fee * | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Book Fees: Please verify per course for textbook requirements (link to CBC Bookstore)
The above schedule of tuition and fees includes comprehensive, instructional support and technology fees as well as special fees levied by the Associated Student Body of Columbia Basin College. Special course and/or laboratory fees may apply to certain courses and result in additional charges. See course materials for details.
* The Auditorium/HUB/Safety & Security/Recreational Center fee, pre-credit comprehensive fee, lab fees and any additional specialized course and class fees are not refundable unless withdrawal occurs prior to the first day of instruction.
Financial Aid
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Washington College Grant (WSAC)
- Washington State Opportunity Grant
- Workforce Education Center
- CBC Foundation Scholarship
Statewide Resources
- SBCTC Apprenticeship AAS Degree webpage – includes links to other colleges offering apprenticeship AAS degrees in Washington State
