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AC/DC Drives And Print Reading 50414504

2.00 credits

Electronics Servicing

$320.70

Provides the opportunity for students to learn about power systems and variable speed drives (VSD's). Topics include electricity, electronics, power transmissions, motor operations, AC and DC motor drives, servo and stepper drives, peripherals and communication. Apprentices will also explore closed loop control, feedback devices, and drive maintenance and the troubleshooting of VSD's. Course includes lab/shop and classroom lecture-lab hours. This course will also acquaint the apprentice with the interpretation of "Prints" (blueprints) and other engineering and manufacturing documentation. The primary focus of the course will be on the basics of prints and how they are used to convey information to technicians. Application of electrical prints from industrial settings will be studied.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/07/2026 – 03/11/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 7 – Jan 14 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 7 – Jan 14 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 28 – Mar 11 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Jan 28 – Mar 11 Wednesday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$320.70
#02 Spring	Open	03/13/2026 – 05/15/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 13 – Mar 27 Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Mar 13 – Mar 27 Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale Apr 10 – May 15 Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building Marc Martindale Apr 10 – May 15 Friday 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM H131 - Apprentice Classroom - H Building Marc Martindale	$320.70

Class B CDL 1 10458106

3.00 credits

Commercial Driving

$838.52

Emphasizes the development of safe driving techniques, inspections, and advanced backing skills. Combined with Class B CDL 2, the content of this course meets or exceeds the minimum federal training requirements for Entry Level Driver Training. Extensive hands-on training will be implemented throughout the course in operating Class B straight trucks, giving the learner the skills needed to test for a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#12 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Jan 26 – May 22 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	$838.52

Class B CDL 2 10458107

2.00 credits

Commercial Driving

$337.58

Prepares the learner for the Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Exam using classroom and online resources to develop knowledge of non-driving aspects of operating Class B vehicles. Some of this content includes regulations, hours-of-service rules, driver wellness/fatigue, and medical requirements. In combination with the Class B CDL 1, the content of this course meets or exceeds the minimum federal training requirements for Entry Level Driver Training of a Class B commercial vehicle.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#12 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Jan 26 – May 22 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	$337.58

Truck Driving 1 10458100

1.00 credits

Commercial Driving

$370.94

Introduces learners to the laws, regulations and various certification levels of a Commercial Driver License (CDL). Introduces learners to the basic operation of a Class A Commercial Motor Vehicle.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Waitlist	01/26/2026 – 01/29/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	CDL/Transportation Building	Jan 26 – Jan 29 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	$370.94
#12 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Jan 26 – May 22 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	$370.94

Truck Driving 2 10458101

4.00 credits

Commercial Driving

$935.16

Prepares learners in the operation of commercial motor vehicles. Extensive hands-on training will be implemented throughout the course on tractor-trailers, giving the learner the skills needed to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. Limited lecture will be used to inform students of industry regulations, driver safety, inspections and communication.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#12 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Jan 26 – May 22 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	$935.16
#01 Spring	Waitlist	02/02/2026 – 02/24/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	CDL/Transportation Building	Feb 2 – Feb 24 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	$935.16

Truck Driving 3 10458102

4.00 credits

Commercial Driving

$935.16

Builds on skills learned in Truck Driving 1 and 2, as students hone skills and practice to test for a Class A Commercial Driver License. This course will focus on hands-on training in advanced driving operations, backing skills, weight distribution techniques, and trip planning.

2 Course Sections

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#12 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 05/22/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person Open Labs	CDL/Transportation Building	Jan 26 – May 22 - CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	$935.16
#01 Spring	Waitlist	02/25/2026 – 03/19/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	CDL/Transportation Building	Feb 25 – Mar 19 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM CDL101 - Classroom - CDL/Transportation Building Billy Leggett	$935.16