Welding Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science

College(s):

Richard J. Daley

Program Code: 0451

Program Requirements

General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101Composition3
MATH 140College Algebra4
Select three additional general education courses from any of the following categories: 19
Required Program Core
340MFGT 105Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I3
340MFGT 106Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II3
340MFGT 107Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III3
340MFGT 108Robotics I3
340MFGT 109Introduction to Manual Machining3
340MFGT 110CNC I Operations3
340MFGT 153Welding I GMAW3
340MFGT 154Welding II GTAW3
340MFGT 171Automated Metrology-Quality Assurance3
340MFGT 188Industrial Electricity I3
340MFGT 210Automated Fabrication I3
340MFGT 211AUTOMATED FABRICATION II3
340MFGT 251Welding III-Advanced Welding3
340MFGT 252Welding IV - Inspection3
340MFGT 274Materials II - Testing and Analysis3
Total Hours61
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At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Welding Engineering Technology. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn Basic Certificates (BC) in Manufacturing Technology and CNC Technology, and an Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Welding Engineering Technology. 

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
340MFGT 105 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I 3
340MFGT 106 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II 3
340MFGT 107 Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III 3
340MFGT 108 Robotics I 3
340MFGT 153 Welding I GMAW 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
340MFGT 109 Introduction to Manual Machining 3
340MFGT 110 CNC I Operations 3
340MFGT 154 Welding II GTAW 3
340MFGT 188 Industrial Electricity I 3
ENGLISH 101 Composition 3
 Hours15
Semester 3
340MFGT 171 Automated Metrology-Quality Assurance 3
340MFGT 210 Automated Fabrication I 3
340MFGT 251 Welding III-Advanced Welding 3
MATH 140 College Algebra 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 3
 Hours16
Semester 4
340MFGT 211 AUTOMATED FABRICATION II 3
340MFGT 252 Welding IV - Inspection 3
340MFGT 274 Materials II - Testing and Analysis 3
Fine Arts & Humanities course (HD) 3
Physical Sciences or Life Sciences course 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours61

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Job Description

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$33,788
Median 50th Percentile$47,323
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$68,126

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$16
Median 50th Percentile$23
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$33

Annual Job Openings

438 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less74.38%
A certificate11.64%
Some college11.28%
An Associate degree1.75%
A Bachelor's degree0.94%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.94% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Job Description

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$38,638
Median 50th Percentile$42,911
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$78,376

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$19
Median 50th Percentile$21
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$38

Annual Job Openings

33 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less70.09%
A certificate28.50%
Some college1.41%
An Associate degree0.00%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Millwrights

Job Description

Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$39,447
Median 50th Percentile$65,816
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$114,897

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$19
Median 50th Percentile$32
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$55

Annual Job Openings

76 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less60.87%
A certificate30.43%
Some college0.00%
An Associate degree8.70%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree