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Breakfast Cuisine 10316104

1.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$241.29

Applies techniques involved with cooking breakfast food such as: eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles and breakfast meats.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/03/2025 – 11/11/2025	11/03/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 3 – Nov 11 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Brock Decker	$241.29

Butchering & Deer Processing 60316142

0.10 credits

Culinary Arts

$40.00

Workshop will include a step-by-step demonstration of how to break down a deer. Instructors will share tips on hanging a deer at home, demonstrate how to remove lymph nodes for CWD testing and explain the best practices for storing your venison by canning or freezing. Participants should come prepared to help skin, quarter, cut, trim and package venison.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD001 Fall	Open	11/06/2025	11/06/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 6 Thursday 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building Seth Schulz	$40.00

Restaurant Cost Controls 10316115

2.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$337.58

Examine the concepts and techniques of controlling costs with an emphasis on determining the sales price based on cost inputs, and utilizing break-even calculations. Learners will calculate the cost of goods, overhead, and selling price. Learners will determine the resources needed to run various restaurant operations.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 11/20/2025	11/10/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 10 – Nov 20 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Jonathan Reinke	$337.58

Mid-Day Meals 10316105

1.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$241.29

Experience in producing lunch meals through the use of grills, fryers, ovens and steamers. Service experience includes cafeteria line work and fast food delivery.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/12/2025 – 11/20/2025	11/12/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 12 – Nov 20 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Brock Decker	$241.29

Complex Carbohydrates 10316106

1.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$241.29

Identify and prepare a variety of grains, legumes, potatoes, pasta and rice. Learners will create a variety of dishes utilizing complex carbohydrates.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/24/2025 – 12/04/2025	11/24/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 24 – Dec 4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska	$241.29

Baking And Specialty Decorating 10316121

2.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$482.58

Creation of baked goods along with high-end decorating techniques are practiced throughout this course. Learners will utilize their creative side as they design and produce attractive presentations.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/24/2025 – 12/16/2025	11/24/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 24 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Jonathan Reinke	$482.58

Wait Staff Training 10316119

1.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$241.29

Explore the art of service and the importance of front of the house work in the culinary program. Learners learn how to properly interact with guests and provide high quality customer service. Examine the proper techniques of table service, obtaining guest orders, interacting with the kitchen staff and creating a professional atmosphere.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	12/08/2025 – 12/16/2025	12/08/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Dec 8 – Dec 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska	$241.29

Holiday Cookie Cook Off 60316106

0.05 credits

Culinary Arts

$50.00

This course is a hands on cookie decorating class. Learners will ice, decorate, and enjoy holiday cookies. This course will provide 16 holiday cookies for the learner to decorate, take home and enjoy! Instructor will provide fun designs for the students to practice their skills. This class is a good way to decorate cookies without the mess of decorating.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#PD003 Fall	Open	12/11/2025	12/11/2025	In-Person	Medford Campus	Dec 11 Thursday 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM M125B - Classroom - Medford Campus Jonathan Reinke	$50.00

Restaurant Sales And Promotion 10316120

1.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$171.29

Examine sales and promotion strategies used in the restaurant industry. Study of attracting new customers, setting prices, developing visually appealing menus and displays, and investigating innovative methods of attracting and keeping customers.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 03/26/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – Mar 9 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Brock Decker Mar 11 – Mar 25 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Brock Decker Mar 26 Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Brock Decker	$171.29

Nutrition 10316107

2.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$482.58

Focuses on the six major nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and water) and how each is used by the body. The planning of well-balanced diets and nutritional analysis of diets are emphasized.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 02/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – Feb 3 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska Feb 4 – Feb 12 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska	$482.58

HVAC Service & Diagnostics 10602225

2.00 credits

Autotec

$362.58

Diagnose and repair automotive climate control systems. Learners will study the theory of operation, diagnosis, and service of heating and air conditioning systems used on automobiles and light trucks. Learners will also be using scan tools, computer self-diagnostics, and A/C recharging equipment, leak detectors and refrigerant identifiers.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 02/05/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – Feb 5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	$362.58

Fundamentals Of Electricity 10602209

1.00 credits

Autotec

$181.29

Develop skills needed to understand todays automotive electrical and electronic systems. Learners will develop the principles of basic electrical units and circuits, apply ohm’s law while interpreting wiring diagrams, and be introduced to the use electrical test equipment. Focusing on basic circuit concepts they will analyze customers concerns, diagnose basic lighting electrical circuits, research repair information, and verify completed repairs.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/26/2026 – 01/30/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 26 – Jan 30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Zach Knetter	$181.29

Gourmet Foods 10316118

3.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$723.87

Utilizing the culinary skills learned throughout the program, learners will create high-end foods utilizing a variety of cooking techniques. Emphasis will be on presentation, flavors, cooking skills and time management as learners work in a production environment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/27/2026 – 03/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 27 – Feb 19 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Jonathan Reinke Feb 25 – Mar 5 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Jonathan Reinke Mar 11 – Mar 12 Thursday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Jonathan Reinke	$723.87

Protein Identification, Fabrication, And Usage 2 10316133

3.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$723.87

Develop advanced learning of carcasses and fabrication techniques that utilize meat to create value added products such as smoked, brined, or cured items in a professional meat laboratory environment. Create and package items for retail sale including cost structures while following established sanitation regulations. This course builds on the techniques and skills learned in PIFU1.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	01/30/2026 – 05/15/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Jan 30 – May 15 Friday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building Travis Teska Feb 19 Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building Travis Teska Mar 19 Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building Travis Teska Apr 30 Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building Travis Teska May 7 Thursday 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM D172 - Meat Processing Lab - D Building Travis Teska	$723.87

Engine Operation 10602210

2.00 credits

Autotec

$362.58

Prepares Learners for rebuilding engine assemblies. Learners will disassemble, inspect components, and reassemble engines according to manufactures specifications. Four-stroke engine theory will be covered. Learners will be introduced to engine rebuilding specialty tools and engine machining processes. Emphasis is placed on out-of-vehicle engine repair including overhaul procedures and techniques.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/02/2026 – 02/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 2 – Feb 12 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Zach Knetter	$362.58

Manual Transmission Systems 10602226

2.00 credits

Autotec

$362.58

Diagnosis and repair of manual transmissions/transaxle. Students develop these skills in a classroom and lab setting.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/06/2026 – 02/18/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 6 – Feb 18 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	$362.58

Battery, Starting And Charging Systems 10602211

2.00 credits

Autotec

$362.58

Diagnose and repair automotive electrical and electronic systems. Applying knowledge of wiring diagrams along with manufactures descriptions and diagnostic procedures, Learners perform and evaluate testing and repairs on today’s computer controlled starting, charging, and battery systems.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/13/2026 – 02/26/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 13 – Feb 26 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H112 - Red Auto Lab - H Building Zach Knetter	$362.58

Soup & Stock Production 10316109

2.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$482.58

Introduces the preparation of clear, cream, puree and specialty soups. Learners will prepare basic stocks and soups. Additionally learners will evaluate convenience soups and stocks for quality and cost.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/16/2026 – 03/12/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 16 – Mar 9 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Brock Decker Mar 11 – Mar 12 Thursday, Wednesday 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Brock Decker	$482.58

Clutches 10602227

1.00 credits

Autotec

$181.29

Diagnosis and repair of clutches. Students develop these skills in a classroom and lab setting.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	02/19/2026 – 02/26/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Feb 19 – Feb 26 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 08:00 AM - 02:30 PM H114 - Blue Auto Lab - H Building Matthew Klug	$181.29

Meat & Fish Essentials 10316110

3.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$723.87

Identify fish, meat or poultry by carcass, primal, sub primal and fabricated cuts of meat. Learners will explore the use of fish, meats and poultry by comparing both yield grades and quality grades. Hands-on meat fabrication, meat grinding, meat smoking and sausage making will be explored.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/16/2026 – 04/23/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 16 – Mar 25 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska Apr 6 – Apr 23 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:30 AM - 01:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska	$723.87

Restaurant Operations 2 10316126

2.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$337.58

Expand on the skills of Restaurant Operations while applying costing, menu development, and management skills. Learners will work in a restaurant setting for the entirety of this class experiencing the day to day challenges found in food service.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	03/17/2026 – 05/14/2026	01/31/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Mar 17 – May 14 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:00 AM - 02:00 PM E112 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Jonathan Reinke	$337.58

Menu Planning, Management And Design 10316112

1.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$171.29

Plan and prepare menus for a variety of food operations and budgets. Projects will include designing, pricing and menu analysis.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	04/06/2026 – 04/30/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Apr 6 – Apr 23 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska Apr 27 – Apr 30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska	$171.29

Culinary Skills Project 10316128

1.00 credits

Culinary Arts

$241.29

Assess the learner on skills learned throughout the first year of the Culinary Arts program. The learner will complete various culinary and sanitation skills in a timed environment.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Spring	Open	05/04/2026 – 05/14/2026	03/28/2026	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	May 4 – May 14 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM E110 - Culinary Lab Wausau - E Building Travis Teska	$241.29