Administration of Justice
0029-Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
0030-Certificate (27 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Police Officer, Patrol Officer, Correction Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Security Officer, Community Service Officer
Average Wage Range: $22,000 - $54,000

Automotive Collision Repair Technology
0081-Associate in Applied Science (67 credit hours)
081A-Non-Structural Repair Certificate (22 credit hours)
081B-Structural Repair Certificate (24 credit hours)
081C-Automotive Refinishing Certificate (15 hours)
081D-Mechanical Systems Certificate (12 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Repair Technician, Detailer, Insurance Assessor, Customer Service Manager, Owner and Manager collision repair business
Average Wage Range: $22,000 - $50,000

Aviation Maintenance Technology
0009-Associate in Applied Science (74 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Powerplant Mechanic, Airframe Mechanic, Combination Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P Mechanic)
Average Wage Range: $21,050 - $37,000
Starting technician wages range from $14 to $19 per hour.

Aviation Pilot Training
0012-Associate in Applied Science (65 credit hours)
012A-Certificate (34 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Commercial Airplane Pilot, Private Airplane Pilot, Corporate Pilot, Flight Instructor, Agricultural Pilot
Average Wage Range: $28,000 - $77,000
Starting salaries for major carriers average between $30,000 and $40,000 annually.
Senior captains at most major carriers can earn in excess of $200,000 annually.

Construction Management Technology
0039-Associate in Applied Science (65 credit hours)
0040-Certificate (31 credit hours)
Construction Manager, Estimator, Building Inspector, Job-site Superintendent, Foreman
Average Wage Range:$20,000 - $50,000(individual with at least five years experience)

Construction Apprenticeship Training Programs

Construction Bricklayer
039C-Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
040C-Certificate (32 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $26,000 - $52,000

Construction Carpentry
039G-Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
040G-Certificate (32 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $25,000 - $74,000

Construction Electrical Specialist
039E-Associate in Applied Science (66 hours)
Average Wage Range: $37,000 - $60,000

Construction Electrical Wireman
040E-Certificate (50 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $37,000 - $60,000

Construction Electrical Residential
040H-Certificate (34 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $37,000 - $60,000

Construction Electrical Telecom
040I-Certificate (34 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $37,000 - $60,000

Construction Electrical Lineman
040J-Certificate (34 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $37,000 - $60,000

Construction Ironworker
039D-Associate in Applied Science (65 credit hours)
040D-Certificate (24 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $22,000 - $36,000

Construction Sheetmetal
039B-Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
040B-Certificate (32 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $25,000 - $56,000

Career Opportunities:
Contractor, Insurance Adjuster, Bonding Agent, Engineer, Architect's Representative at a job site, Construction Manager, Estimator, Building Inspector, Job-site Superintendent, Foreman
Average Wage Range: $22,000 - $74,000

Computer-Aided Drafting Technology
0035-Associate in Applied Science (67 credit hours)
035D-Certificate (35 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Junior Draftsperson + entry level position, Drafting Technician + with education and experience, Design Drafter + with advanced education and experience
Average Wage Range: $27,000 - $76,000
The starting salary for a drafting technician can average $2,000 per month. The salary range for a design drafter is $18,000 to $25,000 per year. More experienced design drafters can earn from $40,000 to $50,000 annually.

Electrical/Electronic Technology Programs

Electronics Technology
0017-Associate in Applied Science (66 credit hours)
0018-Certificate (26 credit hours)
Average Wage Range: $38,500 - $60,000
Communications Electronics
017A-Certificate (16 credit hours)
Industrial Electronics
017B-Certificate (16 credit hours)
Microcomputer Technology
017C-Certificate (17 credit hours)

Career Opportunities:
A graduate to the Electronics Technology Program or specialty certificate is prepared to work in one or all of the following areas:

Communications Electronics
Cable installer/Technician, Cable Splicing Technician, Customer Service Technician, Radio Service Technician, Communications Technician
Average Wage Range: $41,000 - $49,000

Industrial Electronics
Electronic Equipment Assembler, Electronic Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Control Technician
Average Wage Range: $25,000 - $41,000

Microcomputer Electronics
Prepared to take the A+ Certification Exam, Computer Repair Technician, Computer Service Technician, Customer Service Technician
Average Wage Range: $23,000 - $38,000

Industrial Electricity
0053-Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
0054-Certificate (32 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Industrial Electrician Helper, Industrial Electrician Apprentice, Industrial Electrician, Maintenance Electrician
Average Wage Range: $34,000 - $65,000

Fire Science
0057-Associate in Applied Science (66 credit hours)

Fire Fighter II (057A)
1. The revised certificate will mirror the requirements of the certification issued by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards under the same name. The certification is based on the requirements developed and issued by the National Fire Protection Association and its content shall be recognized by fire service officials nationwide.

2. Old Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
FS 100- Firefighter IIA 4
FS 115- Firefighter IIB 4
FS 130- Firefighter IIC 2
FS 280- Hazardous Materials Awareness 1
FS 200- Instructor I 3
Total Semester Credits 14

Spring Semester
FS 150- Firefighter III 5
FS 281- Hazardous Materials Operations 3
FS 205- Fire Apparatus Engineer 3
Total Semester Credits 11

New Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
FS 100- Firefighter IIA 4
FS 115- Firefighter IIB 4
FS 130- Firefighter IIC 2
FS 160- Technical Rescue Awareness .5
FS 280- Hazardous Materials Awareness .5
Total Semester Credits 11

3. Current fire service employment is a requirement of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards for certification at the state level. In concurrence with the state regulation SWIC Fire Science requires fire department employment before perspective students are admitted to the program. Consequently the program has 100% employment for all degree and certificate completers.

Fire Fighter III (057B) Form 21
1. The revised certificate will mirror the requirements of the certification issued by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards under the same name. The certification is based on the requirements developed and issued by the National Fire Protection Association and its content shall be recognized by fire service officials nationwide. The existing parent program is built upon standards promulgated by the NFPA and adopted by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

2. Old Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
FS 200- Instructor I 3
FS 220- Fire Prevention Principles 3
FS 250- Management I 3
FS 254- Management II 3
FS 270- Tactics & Strategy I 3
Total Semester Credits 15
Spring Semester
FS 210- Instructor II 3
FS 256- Management III 3
FS 258- Management IV 3
FS 272- Tactics & Strategy II 3
Total Semester Credits 12

New Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
FS 150- Firefighter III 5
FS 281- Hazardous Materials Operations 3
Total Semester Credits 8

3. Current fire service employment is a requirement of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards for certification at the state level. In concurrence with the state regulation SWIC Fire Science requires fire department employment before perspective students are admitted to the program. Consequently the program has 100% employment for all degree and certificate completers.

Fire Apparatus Engineer (057C) Form 21-S
1. Description
Successful completers shall be qualified to operate fire department apparatus at emergency incidents.
2. Curriculum
FS 205- Fire Apparatus Engineer 3

Fire Service Instructor I (057D) Form 21-S
1. Description
The successful completer shall qualify for OSFM certification at the Fire Service Instructor I level and serve as a basic fire service instructor.
2. Curriculum
FS 200- Instructor I 3 Semester Credits

Fire Service Officer I (057E) Form 21
1. The revised certificate will mirror the requirements of the certification issued by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards under the same name. The certification is based on the requirements developed and issued by the National Fire Protection Association and its content shall be recognized by fire service officials nationwide. The existing parent program is built upon standards promulgated by the NFPA and adopted by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

2. Sequence of Courses
FS 200- Instructor I 3
FS 220- Fire Prevention Principles 3
FS 250- Management I 3
FS 254- Management II 3
FS 270- Tactics & Strategy I 3
Total Semester Credits 15

3. Current fire service employment is a requirement of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards for certification at the state level. In concurrence with the state regulation SWIC Fire Science requires fire department employment before perspective students are admitted to the program. Consequently the program has 100% employment for all degree and certificate completers.

Fire Service Instructor II (057F) Form 21-S
1. Description
The successful completer shall qualify for OSFM certification at the Fire Service Instructor II level and serve as an advanced fire service instructor.
2. Curriculum
FS 210- Instructor II 3 Semester Credits

Fire Service Officer II (057G) Form 21
1. The revised certificate will mirror the requirements of the certification issued by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards under the same name. The certification is based on the requirements developed and issued by the National Fire Protection Association and its content shall be recognized by fire service officials nationwide. The existing parent program is built upon standards promulgated by the NFPA and adopted by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

2. Sequence of Courses
FS 210- Instructor II 3
FS 256- Management III 3
FS 258- Management IV 3
FS 272- Tactics & Strategy II 3
Total Semester Credits 12

3. Current fire service employment is a requirement of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Division of Personnel Standards for certification at the state level. In concurrence with the state regulation SWIC Fire Science requires fire department employment before perspective students are admitted to the program. Consequently the program has 100% employment for all degree and certificate completers.

Hazardous Materials First Responder (057H) Form 21-S
1. Description
The successful completer shall qualify for OSFM certification at the Hazardous Materials First Responder: Operations level and serve as a Hazardous Materials First Responder.
2. Curriculum
FS 280- Haz Mat Awareness .5
FS 281- Haz Mat Operations 3
Total Semester Credits 3.5

Vehicle Rescue Operations (057J) Form 21-S
1. Description
The successful completer shall qualify for OSFM certification at the Vehicle & Machinery Rescue Operations level and perform basic vehicle and machinery rescues.
2. Curriculum
FS 160- Technical Rescue Awareness .5
FS 260- Rescue Specialist/Roadway Extr. 3
Total Semester Credits 3.5

Rope Rescue Operations (057L) Form 21-S
1. Description
The successful completer shall qualify for OSFM certification at the Vertical Rescue I level and perform basic vertical rescues.
2. Curriculum
FS 160- Technical Rescue Awareness .5
FS 262- Vertical Rescue Operations 3
Total Semester Credits 3.5

Rope Rescue Technician (057M) Form 21-S
1. Description
The successful completer shall qualify for OSFM certification at the Vertical Rescue II level and perform advanced vertical rescues.
2. Curriculum
FS 160- Technical Rescue Awareness .5
FS 262- Vertical Rescue Operations 3
FS 263- Vertical Rescue Technician 3
Total Semester Credits 6.5

Confined Space Rescue Operations (057N) Form 21-S
1. Description
The successful completer shall qualify for OSFM certification at the Confined Space Rescue Operations level and perform basic confined space rescues.
2. Curriculum
FS 160- Technical Rescue Awareness .5
FS 264- Confined Space Rescue Operations 3
Total Semester Credits 3.5

Trench Rescue Operations (057P) Form 21-S
1. Description
The successful completer shall qualify for OSFM certification at the Trench Rescue Operations level and perform basic trench collapse rescues.
2. Curriculum
FS 160- Technical Rescue Awareness .5
FS 266-Trench Rescue Operations 3
Total Semester Credits 3.5
Career Opportunities:
Fire Fighter, Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector
Average Wage Range: Salaries are often based on the size and location of fire protection agencies--$20,000 - $48,000

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
0037-Associate in Applied Science (70.50 credit hours)
0038-Certificate (40 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Heating Equipment Technician, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician, Commercial Applications, Residential Applications
Average Wage Range: $24,000 - $58,000
Manufacturing Employees average $28,550/year
Maintenance and Repair starting average $17,500
Union Technicians in St. Louis area average $25.00/hour

Industrial Metalworking
053C-Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
054C-Certificate (32 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Sheetmetal Worker, Sheetmetal Fabricator, Duct Installer
Average Wage Range: $20,000 - $50,000

Industrial Welder
053G-Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
054G-Certificate (32 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Welder, Welding Technician-with experience, Certified Welding Inspector-with additional education and experience
Average Wage Range: $25,000 - $45,000

Welding Technology
0062-Associate in Applied Science (64 credit hours)
062A-Certificate (14 credit hours)
062B-Advanced Certificate (12 credit hours)
062C-Specialized Certificate (10 credit hours)
Career Opportunities:
Welder, Welding Technician, Fitter, Layout Position, Welding Inspector
Average Wage Range:$25,000 - $45,000
$10-$25/hour; average pay between $10-15/hour

Resource: Wage information taken from www.ilworkinfo.com
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