The Safety for Process Technology Basic Certificate program prepares students to work as entry-level operators in continuous or large batch production processes in manufacturing. Operating and monitoring production equipment in refineries, food, pharmaceutical and bio-manufacturing, process technicians use a range of instruments and sensors to measure and track temperature, pressure, viscosity, chemical composition, color and other physical and chemical properties. Process Technicians ensure safety, health, and other environmental practices and standards in all areas of plant activities. Students will earn the safety credential from the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).
 

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
340PRTE 124	Introduction to Process Technology	4
340PRTE 125	Safety, Health and Environment	6
Total Hours		10

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.

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Job Description

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Salary Based on Experience Level

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

Emsi 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.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$35,167
Median 50th Percentile	$54,446
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$80,066

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$17
Median 50th Percentile	$26
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$38

Annual Job Openings

55 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	21.64%
A certificate	1.25%
Some college	36.92%
An Associate degree	25.54%
A Bachelor's degree	14.65%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

14.65% continue their education beyond an associate degree