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Post Secondary

AC Fundamentals 50413510

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $354.90
  • Introduces the industrial electrical apprentice to the basic concepts of alternating current. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/07/2026 –
    12/09/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 7 – Nov 18
    Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Oct 7 – Nov 18
    Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dec 2 – Dec 9
    Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Dec 2 – Dec 9
    Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    $354.90
    #02 Fall
    Open
    10/08/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 8 – Nov 19
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H121A - Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    Dec 3 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H121A - Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    $354.90
    Post Secondary

    Basic Instrumentation 50413517

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $354.90
  • Introduces learner to industrial automated equipment and systems.  Learning outcomes will examine basic control loops, compare automated and robotic manufacturing systems,  explore distributed and central control, examine various system layouts, apply controller concepts and communications, and discuss automated control system safety   Signaling systems and redundant systems are explored as well.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/12/2026 –
    12/07/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 12 – Dec 7
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Oct 12 – Dec 7
    Monday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    $354.90
    Post Secondary

    DC Fundamentals 50413509

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $354.90
  • Introduces the fundamental concepts of and computations related to DC electricity. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and the problem solving skills necessary for the maintenance of modern industrial electric systems. Competencies related to metering and safe use of measuring devices are included.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/05/2026 –
    09/30/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 5 – Sep 30
    Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Aug 5 – Sep 30
    Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    $354.90
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/06/2026 –
    10/01/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 6 – Oct 1
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H121A - Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    $354.90
    Post Secondary

    Electrical Skill Development 50413508

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $354.90
  • 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
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/13/2026 –
    12/08/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 13 – Dec 8
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Oct 13 – Dec 8
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    $354.90
    Post Secondary

    Hydraulics & Pneumatics 50413520

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $354.90
  • The Hydraulics and Pneumatics course is customized for Industrial Electricians and relates the basics of hydraulic/pneumatic theory and hydraulic/pneumatic components. Safety and the interrelationship between hydraulic/pneumatic power with electrical control are emphasized.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/04/2026 –
    10/06/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 4 – Sep 1
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Aug 4 – Sep 1
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Sep 15 – Oct 6
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Sep 15 – Oct 6
    Tuesday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    $354.90
    #02 Fall
    Open
    08/07/2026 –
    10/02/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 7 – Oct 2
    Friday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    $354.90
    Post Secondary

    Interpreting Engineering Drawings 10623200

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $180.70
  • Explores the foundational skills needed to read and interpret industrial prints. Beginning with the basics, the learner progresses in a logical order through orthographic, pictorial, assembly, section and auxiliary views of products. In addition, you will learn how to interpret part dimensions and tolerances. Emphasis is also placed on title blocks, change blocks and shop notes and symbols. The symbols of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing are introduced.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $180.70
    Post Secondary

    Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals 10623147

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $398.92
  • Analyzes the eight wastes of manufacturing. The learner will then explore concepts such as 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping. The learner will be given activities to implement concepts in their work setting.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $398.92
    Post Secondary

    Manufacturing Process Planning 10623204

  • 3.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $530.10
  • Examines the principles, practices and techniques of process planning. Learners will utilize part drawing as they analyze and select the most practical, economical processes and determine the properly sequenced series of operations to transform materials into useful products. Learners choose the types of tooling and equipment needed.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $530.10
    Post Secondary

    Manufacturing Processes 10623206

  • 3.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $641.38
  • Explores the fundamentals of manufacturing processes used in industry today to convert raw materials into parts used in a range of products. The learner will explore industrial processes, machines, and equipment and their capabilities and limitations, and how these various factors influence design decisions for manufactured products.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $641.38
    Post Secondary

    Precision Measuring 10623203

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $355.40
  • Introduces the importance of metrology in the manufacturing industry. Learners will investigate different measurement systems and procedures used to control measurement processes. Learning activities will include hands-on measuring activities, Gage R&R, and developing calibration procedures. In addition, learners will examine automated metrology and its application in the Smart Manufacturing environment.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $355.40
    Post Secondary

    Process Control 50413516

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $354.90
  • Apprentices will explore instrumentation basics involved in process control and relate these to job duties and tasks performed by E&I technicians. Course learning outcomes include safety, instrumentation basics, measurement, control, instrument calibration, control theories, using technical resources, and networking protocols.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/06/2026 –
    10/01/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 6 – Oct 1
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Aug 6 – Oct 1
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    $354.90
    Post Secondary

    Programmable Logic Controllers 2 50413515

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $354.90
  • Expands on the subjects introduced in the Programmable Logic Controller 1 course. Learners strengthen their knowledge of programming and their troubleshooting ability. They apply the principles to installation, communication, faults, and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers and other automation equipment in an industrial environment.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/08/2026 –
    12/10/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 8 – Nov 19
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Oct 8 – Nov 19
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dec 3 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    Dec 3 – Dec 10
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    $354.90
    Post Secondary

    Quality Assurance 10623119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $240.03
  • Analyzes the philosophies and strategies the American industry has been focusing on to improve the quality of their products and services. In this learning plan, the learner will explore their personal philosophy on Quality, the cost of quality, total quality management, and nonconforming products and materials.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Paul Swanborg
    $240.03
    Post Secondary

    Quality Systems 10623118

  • 2.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $406.68
  • Analyzes the concepts of quality systems, studies the requirements of the ISO 9000 standard, prepares quality procedures, and develops skills on how to apply to actual organizations. To achieve a level of product quality that satisfies the customer, each organization must develop a management system to assure that quality. Driven by customer demands for better quality, these systems have evolved into general management systems that involve all members of an organization in achieving customer satisfaction.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Paul Swanborg
    $406.68
    Post Secondary

    Standards & Regulations 10623110

  • 1.00 credits
  • Industrial Engineering Tech
  • $180.70
  • Analyzes the state and federal standards and regulations that govern workplace safety. From this base knowledge the learner will be able to recognize hazards and determine the standards and regulations that apply. Emphasis is placed on locating standards in the Code of Regulations, applying safety and environmental standards to an actual work site and interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01VC Fall
    Open
    08/24/2026 –
    12/14/2026
    08/29/2026 Online Flexible Due Dates Online
    Aug 24 – Dec 14
    -
    Online
    Travis Allen
    $180.70
    Post Secondary

    Transformers & Motors 50413518

  • 2.00 credits
  • Electricity
  • $354.90
  • 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
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/09/2026 –
    12/11/2026
    08/29/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 9 – Nov 20
    Friday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    Dec 4 – Dec 11
    Friday
    07:00 AM - 03:30 PM
    H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building
    James Buck
    $354.90

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