Combination Welder, Basic Certificate
College(s):
Kennedy-KingProgram Code: 0758
Program Requirements effective Fall 2023
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| 332TECH 409 | Construction Safety | 1 |
| 332TECH 472 | Vocational Physical Training | 2 |
| 332TECH 509 | Intro To Basic Arc Welding | 3 |
| 332TECH 510 | Blueprint, Layout, & Fabrication | 2 |
| 332TECH 518 | Manufacturing Materials & Processes | 1 |
| 332TECH 520 | Arc Welding | 4 |
| 332TECH 526 | Welding Mathematics I | 1 |
| 332TECH 530 | Advanced Welding | 4 |
| 330BSCM 532 | Basic Computer Technology | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Program Requirements prior to Fall 2023
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| 332TECH 409 | Construction Safety | 1 |
| 332TECH 448 | Vocational Physical Training I | 1 |
| 332TECH 462 | Vocational Physical Training II | 1 |
| 332TECH 463 | Vocational Physical Training III | 1 |
| 332TECH 509 | Intro to Basic Arc Welding | 3 |
| 332TECH 510 | Blueprint, Layout, & Fabrication | 2 |
| 332TECH 518 | Manufacturing Materials & Processes | 1 |
| 332TECH 520 | Arc Welding | 4 |
| 332TECH 526 | Welding Mathematics I | 1 |
| 332TECH 530 | Advanced Welding | 4 |
| 330BSCM 532 | Basic Computer Technology | 1 |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing welding. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) in Welder (Combination).
The Basic Certificate program in Welder (Combination) is designed to provide students with training in basic welding skills in a shop setting. In addition to learning welding mathematics, blueprint reading, layout and fabrication, students are also introduced to the basic fundamentals of job safety and ethics. Graduates of this program are qualified for entry level employment as an ARC, MIG, or TIG welder.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - effective Fall 2023
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PHASE 1 | ||
| 332TECH 409 | Construction Safety | 1 |
| 332TECH 472 | Vocational Physical Training | 2 |
| 332TECH 509 | Intro To Basic Arc Welding | 3 |
| 332TECH 510 | Blueprint, Layout, & Fabrication | 2 |
| 332TECH 526 | Welding Mathematics I | 1 |
| PHASE 2 | ||
| 330BSCM 532 | Basic Computer Technology | 1 |
| 332TECH 518 | Manufacturing Materials & Processes | 1 |
| 332TECH 520 | Arc Welding | 4 |
| 332TECH 530 | Advanced Welding | 4 |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students - prior to Fall 2023
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PHASE 1 | ||
| 332TECH 509 | Intro to Basic Arc Welding | 3 |
| 332TECH 409 | Construction Safety | 1 |
| 332TECH 448 | Vocational Physical Training I | 1 |
| 332TECH 518 | Manufacturing Materials & Processes | 1 |
| PHASE 2 | ||
| 332TECH 510 | Blueprint, Layout, & Fabrication | 2 |
| 332TECH 462 | Vocational Physical Training II | 1 |
| 332TECH 520 | Arc Welding | 4 |
| PHASE 3 | ||
| 332TECH 463 | Vocational Physical Training III | 1 |
| 330BSCM 532 | Basic Computer Technology | 1 |
| 332TECH 526 | Welding Mathematics I | 1 |
| 332TECH 530 | Advanced Welding | 4 |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
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 less | 74.38% |
| A certificate | 11.64% |
| Some college | 11.28% |
| An Associate degree | 1.75% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.94% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.94% continue their education beyond an associate degree