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Hardwood Log Scaling & Grading Workshop 47465407

0.40 credits

Wood Manufacturing Technology

$400.00

In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to apply log scaling principles and grading criteria used by industry professionals to merchandise hardwood logs. Please note that this training will consist of both a classroom portion as well as instruction off-site at a local sawmill.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Fall	Open	08/15/2025 – 08/16/2025	08/15/2025	In-Person	Antigo Campus	Aug 15 – Aug 16 Friday, Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus Travis Allen	$400.00

Diesel Engines 3 10412132

3.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Builds on theory and operation principles learned in Diesel Engines 2. Examines in detail an engine's lubricating and cooling systems, as well as its internal rotating assembly. Through lab and lecture we perform diesel engine disassembly, inspection, parts evaluation and reassembly.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 09/19/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Sep 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Eckardt	View Rates

Diesel Brake Systems 1 10412119

1.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Focuses on the air brake system component operation and maintenance for trucks and tractor/trailers. Learners are introduced to the fundamentals of heavy truck air brake systems and camshaft actuated foundation brake components. Students are instructed on proper maintenance inspection techniques for cam actuated air brake systems.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 08/29/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 25 – Aug 29 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Andrew Borski	View Rates

Precision Drone Applications 10093116

3.00 credits

Crop And Soil

Explores agricultural applications of using drones for crop remote sensing, photography, overseeding cover crops and forages, fertilization, fungicide and herbicide treatments. Learners will gain basic flight training and experience in operating drone equipment to prepare for FAA certification exams.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 08:30 AM - 11:50 AM AG212 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Alex Crockford	View Rates

Veterinary Surgical Assisting 10091224

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Learners will gain experience with patient preparation for common surgical procedures, presurgical diagnostics, aseptic technique, and surgical assisting.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG306 - Vet Tech Treatment Lab - Agriculture Center of Excellence Sarah Steger	View Rates

Employer/Employee Relations 10091171

2.00 credits

Animal Husbandry

Introduces topics that relate to working in a farm environment. Topics include personality, family relationships, decision-making and social relations as they apply to everyday living and working in an ongoing family operation or entry into the non-family farm job market. Personnel management techniques include: development of goals, determining personnel needs, finding and recruiting the right people, performance appraisals, training, promotions and terminations.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 10/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Aug 29 – Oct 17 Friday 08:00 AM - 11:50 AM AG207 - Ag Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Charl Van Der Nest	View Rates

Diesel Brake Systems 2 10412125

2.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Explores drum and disc air operated foundation brakes, as well as heavy-duty hydraulic brakes. Provides the opportunity for learners to test and troubleshoot the entire air and hydraulic brake systems. Introduces learners to ABS systems found in trucks.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/02/2025 – 09/19/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Sep 2 – Sep 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Andrew Borski	View Rates

Diesel Emission Systems 10412113

2.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Instructs learners on the latest technologies employed in heavy diesel emission reduction systems. Covers diesel emission regulations, emission reduction theory, diesel emission contributions to air quality and ethics pertaining to diesel emission system repairs. Learners will troubleshoot and repair exhaust gas recirculation systems, diesel particulate containment systems and Tier 4 exhaust aftertreatment technologies.

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#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 10/10/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Sep 22 – Oct 10 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Andrew Borski	View Rates

Heavy Duty Suspension & Steering 1 10412126

1.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Introduces fastener identification and torque as it relates to equipment repairs. In the lab setting, proper torque techniques and concerns are discussed and practiced.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/22/2025 – 09/26/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Sep 22 – Sep 26 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Eckardt	View Rates

Wild Mushroom Foray 60090113

0.10 credits

Young & Adult Farmers

$30.00

This course will explore the basics of safe mushroom identification for numerous spring species. There are great edible mushrooms in the spring. We will look at velvet foot, pheasant's back, wood corals, and of course morels! The second part of the class is a field trip to the woods to use the identification skills in the real world.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD004 Fall	Open	09/26/2025	09/26/2025	In-Person	Antigo Campus	Sep 26 Friday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM T131 - Classroom - Antigo Campus WTPD Contracts	$30.00

Intro To Kiln Drying 10465181

1.00 credits

Wood Manufacturing Technology

Introduces participants to the fundamentals of kiln drying lumber. The basics of determining moisture content, preparing samples and operating a dry kiln will be covered as well as an overview of different types of dry kiln equipment.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/29/2025 – 10/24/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Antigo Campus	Sep 29 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:00 AM - 08:20 AM WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus Logan Wells Sep 29 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:00 AM - 08:20 AM WT124 - Antigo Wood Technology Lab - Antigo Campus Logan Wells	View Rates

Sawmill Safety & Maintenance 10465184

1.00 credits

Wood Manufacturing Technology

Builds on the safety and sawmill knowledge from previous classes to provide learners with more in-depth working knowledge of sawmills and their related hazards. Examines the need for regular preventive and essential maintenance of equipment, tools, and blades, and the safety challenges related to each, including where maintenance fails. Prepares students to prevent injuries, fatalities and break-downs in a mill environment within a safe and secure dedicated learning facility.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/29/2025 – 10/24/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Antigo Campus	Sep 29 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 03:30 PM - 05:15 PM WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus Logan Wells Sep 29 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 03:30 PM - 05:15 PM WT124 - Antigo Wood Technology Lab - Antigo Campus Logan Wells	View Rates

Mill Operations Overview 10465186

1.00 credits

Wood Manufacturing Technology

Explores the hierarchy of the forest products industry structure as it relates to sawmill production facilities. Learners will examine best practices and key performance indicators and apply these concepts in a live mill environment. Topics that learners will focus on include lumber yield, grade proficiency, optimization of production flow, and downtime mitigation.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/29/2025 – 10/17/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Antigo Campus	Sep 29 – Oct 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM WT124 - Antigo Wood Technology Lab - Antigo Campus Logan Wells Sep 29 – Oct 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus Logan Wells	View Rates

Heavy Duty Suspension & Steering 2 10412124

2.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Explores the operation, maintenance and overhaul of various heavy-duty steering and suspension systems. Wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair will be examined.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/29/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Sep 29 – Oct 15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Eckardt	View Rates

Lumber Manufacturing: Sawing, Edging & Trimming 10465178

2.00 credits

Wood Manufacturing Technology

Explores the general overview of plant layout, machine centers, and different product flow in a lumber manufacturing setting. Learners focus on the mix of species, and how these can be utilized in various product lines, and examine the processing of lumber through sawing, edging, and trimming manufacturing operations.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/29/2025 – 10/24/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Antigo Campus	Sep 29 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus Logan Wells Sep 29 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM WT124 - Antigo Wood Technology Lab - Antigo Campus Logan Wells	View Rates

Intro to Hardwood Grading 10465179

1.00 credits

Wood Manufacturing Technology

Expands of the skills previously introduced through the use of more advanced standard grade classifications and methods. Learners build additional experience in the grading of hardwood lumber and logs and enhance their merchandising knowledge and understanding with emphasis on hands-on exercises and techniques.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/29/2025 – 10/24/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Antigo Campus	Sep 29 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM WT108B - Antigo Wood Tech Classroom - Antigo Campus Logan Wells Sep 29 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM WT124 - Antigo Wood Technology Lab - Antigo Campus Logan Wells	View Rates

Basic Electricity For Gas Utility 31469108

1.00 credits

Petroleum Chemical Service

Introduces the fundamental principles of electrical theory for AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) as applied to electrical circuits and devices utilized the the gas utility industry. Some examples of equipment used in these circuits are: transformers, inductors, and capacitors. The general topics covered in this course include: safety, electrical theory, basic electrical quantities and their units of measurement; electrical circuits; and general uses of electricity in the gas utility industry.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/03/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 3 – Dec 12 Friday 08:00 AM - 09:50 AM AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Brian Mero	View Rates

Directional Drilling 31469107

1.00 credits

Petroleum Chemical Service

Covers theory and safe operation of directional drilling operations. Explores safe machine operation, drilling fluids selection and preparation, proper pullback techniques, and work site walkthrough and evaluation. Explores how to detect hits on other utilities.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/03/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 3 – Dec 12 Friday 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Brian Mero	View Rates

Diesel Electrical Systems 4 10412130

3.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Expands on heavy duty electronic control modules. Analyze, in detail, the different types of vehicle data links and protocols. Strengthens understanding on how to troubleshoot data link failures and faults. Learners will also familiarize themselves with electronic troubleshooting manuals and charts. Through both lecture and lab we will explore techniques on using technology for fault code retrieval, information and repairs.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/13/2025 – 11/11/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 13 – Oct 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Eckardt Oct 27 – Oct 31 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Eckardt Nov 3 – Nov 11 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Eckardt	View Rates

Diesel Preventative Maintenance 1 10412120

1.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Discusses the importance of vehicle maintenance and inspections on commercial motor vehicles. Also introduces the techniques for performing proper maintenance and inspections.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/16/2025 – 10/22/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 16 – Oct 22 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Andrew Borski	View Rates

Diesel Preventative Maintenance 2 10412127

2.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Focuses on the DOT's criteria for performing annual inspections. Also covers record-keeping requirements, liability concerns, and offers the opportunity to earn an annual inspection certificate upon successful completion of the test.

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#01 Fall	Open	10/23/2025 – 11/10/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Oct 23 – Nov 10 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Andrew Borski	View Rates

Diesel Electrical Systems 1 10412118

1.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Analyzes the fundamentals of electricity and electrical safety. Explores Ohm’s Law, use of a digital multimeter, wiring and components.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/11/2025 – 11/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Nov 11 – Nov 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Eckardt	View Rates

Diesel Brake Systems 3 10412131

2.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Focuses on the mechanical and electronic controls of air brake systems. System operation and troubleshooting of ABS and Stability Control systems for trucks and tractor/trailers. Learners will practice reading compressed air, hydraulic and electrical schematics.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/12/2025 – 12/09/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Nov 12 – Dec 9 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 07:30 AM - 12:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Andrew Borski	View Rates

Diesel Electrical Systems 2 10412123

2.00 credits

Combustion Engines

Expands on the principles of basic electricity and application. Wiring diagram interpretation and utilization are introduced and practiced. Learners will also begin to apply their knowledge on the battery and starting systems.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/18/2025 – 12/11/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Nov 18 – Dec 11 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence James Eckardt	View Rates