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Electrical Control Systems And Troubleshooting 50413519

4.00 credits

Electricity

$686.40

Leads learner through the fundamentals of electric motor control. Learner will learn to recognize and draw the symbols and language of motor control, and how to apply these symbols into current industrial format. Learner will also learn to draw and read ladder and wiring diagrams. Learner will be introduced to the logic used in motor control and be required to apply this logic in order to correctly interpret, troubleshoot, design, and wire control circuits.

1 Course Section

Programmable Logic Controllers 1 50413512

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Introduces the fundamentals of the programmable logic controller and its programming software. Learners identify terminology and components, explore functions, analyze logic instructions, interpret ladder logic, and develop basic programming and troubleshooting skills.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Spring	Open	01/06/2026 – 03/03/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 6 – Mar 3 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 6 – Mar 3 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$343.20
#01 Spring	Open	01/08/2026 – 03/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 8 – Jan 15 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 8 – Jan 15 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 29 – Mar 12 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 29 – Mar 12 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$343.20

Basic Electrical Control Systems 50413523

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Leads learner through the basic fundamentals of electric motor control. Learner will learn to recognize and draw the basic symbols and language of motor control, and how to apply these symbols into current industrial format. Learner will also learn to read ladder and wiring diagrams. Learner will be introduced to the logic used in motor control and be required to apply this logic in order to correctly interpret and troubleshoot control circuits.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/09/2026 – 03/06/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 9 – Mar 6 Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Jan 9 – Mar 6 Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	$343.20

Group Dynamics 42818415

0.60 credits

Group Dynamics

$311.50

Group Dynamics is an alcohol/drug education course for those persons convicted of operation while intoxicated (OWI) and who are identified as irresponsible users of alcohol and/or drugs by an assessment agency. The main goal of this course is to develop an individualized plan to modify or eliminate inappropriate behaviors and attitudes related to drinking and driving. This course is open only to those who have had a court-ordered assessment from an approved assessment agency.

4 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD009 Spring	Open	01/10/2026 – 01/31/2026	01/07/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 10 – Jan 31 Saturday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM A210 - Classroom - A Building Katie Maske	$311.50
#PD012 Spring	Open	02/07/2026 – 02/28/2026	02/04/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 7 – Feb 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM A216 - Classroom - A Building Kathleen Hackel	$311.50
#PD014 Spring	Open	03/07/2026 – 03/28/2026	03/04/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 7 – Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM A216 - Classroom - A Building Wayne Gajewski	$311.50
#PD015 Spring	Open	04/07/2026 – 05/26/2026	04/03/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Apr 7 – May 26 Tuesday 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM A216 - Classroom - A Building Kathleen Hackel	$311.50

Electrical Skill Development 50413508

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Introduces the apprentice to the layout and purpose of the National Electric Code. It also strives to teach the apprentice proper methodology to research a code question and correctly interpret what they are reading. Various examples in the textbook and activity sheets help guide the apprentice through this process. Apprentices will research the structure of the National Electric Code and define the requirements of the code that are common to all electrical installations and electrical codes applicable to the trade.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/10/2026 – 05/05/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 10 – May 5 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Mar 10 – May 5 Tuesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	$343.20

Multiple Offender Program 42818416

0.85 credits

Group Dynamics

$446.25

The Multiple Offender Program is a specialized education program for individuals who have experienced two or more operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges. The course will examine individual attitudes toward drinking/driving and develop a personal plan to identify and change behaviors that lead to repeat offenses. The participation of a Concerned Other (minimum of two sessions) is required. This course is open only to those who have had a court-ordered assessment from an approved assessment agency.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD003 Spring	Open	03/11/2026 – 04/29/2026	03/06/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 11 – Apr 22 Wednesday 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM A216 - Classroom - A Building Courtney Kostuchowski Apr 29 Wednesday 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM A216 - Classroom - A Building Courtney Kostuchowski	$446.25

Transformers & Motors 50413518

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Introduces the Industrial Electrician Apprentice to the basic concepts of single and three-phase transformers. The course will cover transformer theory, turns, current and voltage ratios as well as proper connections and use of various transformers. In addition, this course is designed to give the Industrial Electrician Apprentice the knowledge required by industry to maintain electric motors and generators.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/18/2026 – 05/13/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 18 – May 13 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building James Buck Mar 18 – May 13 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building James Buck	$343.20

Process Measurement 50413505

2.00 credits

Electricity

$343.20

Apprentices will learn to describe and explain the make-up of an automatic control loop, the function of each of the control loop elements and the terms used to describe the loop performance and characteristics, perform mathematical functions associated with offset math and apply the concepts to common signaling systems use used in process control systems. Course will examine the principles, methods and devices used to measure flows, temperatures, pressures, levels, and densities in various industrial process applications. Course will explore common methods and types of equipment used to measure chemical components of a material or stream.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/19/2026 – 05/14/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 19 – May 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Mar 19 – May 14 Thursday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$343.20