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Basics Of Gas Appliances 31413110

2.00 credits

Electricity

$370.08

Investigates installation and maintenance of gas appliances. Covers reading wiring diagrams, component functions and operation, different ignition types, equipment testing, troubleshooting, proper venting codes, and industry safe practices. Covers leak detection for both gas and carbon monoxide, and make safe procedures.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/05/2026 – 01/14/2026	01/06/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jan 5 – Jan 14 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM AG402 - Gas Utilities Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence	$370.08

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.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#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

Line Electrician Field Training 3 31413107

5.00 credits

Electricity

$925.20

Introduces learners to pole guying, wire pulling, overhead secondary and service connections.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/05/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Jan 26 – Mar 5 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski Jan 26 – Mar 5 Thursday, Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski Jan 26 – Mar 5 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	$925.20

Fire Fighting Principles 10503142

4.00 credits

Fire Technology

$740.16

Emphasizes basic fire behavior, techniques used to control structural and related fire emergencies and life safety practices. Learners perform all practical evolutions necessary to control and extinguish fires and otherwise meet all requirements for Firefighter 1 certification with the state of Wisconsin.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	$740.16
#02 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	$740.16

Certified Fire Fighter 1 47503720

2.40 credits

Fire Technology

$413.00

This 96-hour course prepares the participant to be able to perform fire fighting functions at the nationally recognized minimum levels under direct supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who desire to become Wisconsin Certified Fire Fighter I based on the requirements set by SPS 330.08, Employment standards, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition, Chapters 5.2 through 5.5. The participant must also complete the Hazardous Materials Operation level course in order to meet the remainder of the NFPA Fire Fighter I JPR requirements.

4 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS011 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$413.00
#PS012 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS013 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$413.00
#PS014 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Jan 27 – Apr 23 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise Mar 28 Saturday 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates

Certified Fire Officer I 47503763

1.00 credits

Fire Technology

This 40 hour course prepares the participant to perform fire fighting supervisor functions at a minimum nationally recognized level. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter II JPRs of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualification, Chapter 6, and desire, or are required to increase their knowledge and skills to progress to the Fire Officer I Level. Completion of the 40 hour Emergency Services Instructor I course is also required in order to become certified as Fire Officer I. This course is designed to provide the Fire Officer I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4. Curriculum for the course is based on the Jones & Bartlett, Fire Officer Principles and Practice, 4th Edition (ISBN: 978-1284172393). A written and practical skills certification exam is available to participants who successfully complete this course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS004 Spring	Open	02/05/2026 – 04/16/2026	02/06/2026	In-Person	Phillips Campus	Feb 5 – Apr 16 Thursday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM P108 - Classroom - Phillips Campus	View Rates

Line Electrician Field Training 4 31413109

5.00 credits

Electricity

$925.20

Introduces learners to primary overhead work. Learners will continue to practice advanced pole climbing techniques, and operate utility trucks and equipment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/09/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Agriculture Center of Excellence	Mar 9 – Apr 23 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski Mar 9 – Apr 23 Thursday, Monday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski Mar 9 – Apr 23 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM AG401 - EPDP Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence Marc Cegielski	$925.20

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

Hazardous Materials Operations 10503203

1.00 credits

Fire Technology

$185.04

Prepares the participant to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions. Meets operational level competencies referenced in the JPRs in NFPA 1001 - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$185.04
#02 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$185.04

Hazardous Materials Operations 47503785

0.60 credits

Fire Technology

$103.00

Prepares the participant to be able to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations associated with firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter I JPRs in NFPA 1010, and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with the information needed to meet the operational level competencies for the hazardous material first responder as referenced in the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4, 4-1.1. It is based on the National Fire Academy (NFA) Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Basic Concepts and Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents: Concepts Implementation curriculums.

4 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PS009 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	04/29/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$103.00
#PS010 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	04/26/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates
#PS011 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	04/29/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	$103.00
#PS012 Spring	Open	04/28/2026 – 05/14/2026	04/26/2026	In-Person	Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen	Apr 28 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM PS111 - Command Center Classroom - Merrill Public Safety Center of Excellen Bryson Cruise	View Rates