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Associate of Watch Technology

Seattle Colleges

Seattle, United States
2.25 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Full-time certificate training watchmakers and watch repairers.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Watch Technology. Apply knowledge in areas including 164 credits over about eight full-time quarters of daytime classes. Students work on. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Watchmaker
watch repairer
assembler and fabricator
timing device assembler and adjuster
watch and clock repairer

Curriculum

164 credits over about eight full-time quarters of daytime classes. Students work on manual-wind
automatic
chronograph and quartz watches and learn micromechanics
casing and assembly
quality control
customer service and refinishing. The full sequence is in a linked PDF. Graduates may sit SAWTA certification testing.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older; English and math placement (typically ENGL& 101 or ENGL 107 and MATH 110 or similar); several programmes (nursing
graphic design
surgical technology
watch technology) have secondary admission steps; High School Completion Plus needs 9th grade completed and a B average for under-18s.

Accepted academic background

At least 16 years old by the first day of classes; college-level English and Math placement; some programmes require prerequisite classes, portfolio or secondary application

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 64
Duolingo 100
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Portfolio
Personal Statement
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,450 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	North Seattle College
Faculty or school	North Seattle College
Department	Watch Technology Institute
Teaching language	English
Credit value	184
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or award opportunities may exist. Eligibility, funding, and international-student access must be confirmed for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
25 Aug 2027
285 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2.25 years.