Master Builder, Advanced Certificate
College(s):
Kennedy-KingProgram Code: 0527
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| 332TECH 410 | Interior Construction I | 4 |
| 332TECH 428 | Mortar | 3 |
| 332TECH 429 | Basic Math & Specifications | 2 |
| 332TECH 430 | Masonry Installations Procedures | 3 |
| 332TECH 432 | Basic Arc Welding | 2 |
| 332TECH 434 | Introduction To Plumbing | 3 |
| 332TECH 436 | Plumbing Codes | 1 |
| 332TECH 438 | Intro To Fire Protection | 3 |
| 332TECH 439 | Home Plumbing System | 4 |
| 332TECH 440 | Introduction to Construction Masonry | 4 |
| 332TECH 449 | Professional Development | 2 |
| 332TECH 452 | Basic Electrical Theory | 3 |
| 332TECH 472 | Vocational Physical Training | 2 |
| 332TECH 581 | Concrete Framing | 2 |
| 332TECH 582 | Residential Carpentry | 2 |
| 432CMGT 604 | Blueprint and Specifications | 3 |
| 432CMGT 609 | Construction Safety II | 3 |
| 332TECH 715 | Intro o Hand and Power Tools | 1 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total Hours | 50 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Master Builder. This does not represent a contract or guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, students will earn an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Master Builder.
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.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I | ||
| 332TECH 429 | Basic Math & Specifications | 2 |
| 332TECH 434 | Introduction To Plumbing | 3 |
| 332TECH 440 | Introduction to Construction Masonry | 4 |
| 332TECH 715 | Intro o Hand and Power Tools | 1 |
| 432CMGT 609 | Construction Safety II | 3 |
| Phase II | ||
| 332TECH 432 | Basic Arc Welding | 2 |
| 332TECH 452 | Basic Electrical Theory | 3 |
| 332TECH 581 | Concrete Framing | 2 |
| 432CMGT 604 | Blueprint and Specifications | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| Hours | 26 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Phase III | ||
| 332TECH 410 | Interior Construction I | 4 |
| 332TECH 430 | Masonry Installations Procedures | 3 |
| 332TECH 436 | Plumbing Codes | 1 |
| 332TECH 472 | Vocational Physical Training | 2 |
| 332TECH 582 | Residential Carpentry | 2 |
| Phase IV | ||
| 332TECH 428 | Mortar | 3 |
| 332TECH 438 | Intro To Fire Protection | 3 |
| 332TECH 439 | Home Plumbing System | 4 |
| 332TECH 449 | Professional Development | 2 |
| Hours | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 50 | |
Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
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.
Helpers--Carpenters
Job Description
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
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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Annual Job Openings
13 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 | 78.94% |
| A certificate | 3.10% |
| Some college | 17.96% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Job Description
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Annual Job Openings
34 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 | 54.29% |
| A certificate | 26.83% |
| Some college | 9.18% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 9.69% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
9.69% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Job Description
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools. Align forms for sidewalks, curbs, or gutters; patch voids; and use saws to cut expansion joints.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Annual Job Openings
127 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 | 86.72% |
| A certificate | 12.65% |
| Some college | 0.00% |
| An Associate degree | 0.62% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree