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Mechanical Hardware & Hand Tools For The Machine Trades Apprentices 50420715

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

This course provides instruction for the apprentice in recognition, selection, and operation of mechanical hardware and hand tools. Apprentices are taught to use outside sources to select correct component or tool sizes, characteristics, and operating parameters. Apprentices will sharpen drills and single point cutting tools.

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Metallurgy & Materials For Machine Trades Apprenticeship 50420721

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

This course provides the opportunity for the apprentice to develop the knowledge, skills, process, and understanding of hardness testing, carbons and low alloy steel, tool steels, stainless steels, cast iron, aluminum and aluminum alloys, die cast alloys, copper and copper alloys, plastics, heat treating and nondestructive testing.

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CNC Turning Machine Fundamentals 3 32420113

2.00 credits

Machine Shop

Operate CNC turning Machines to cut outside and inside diameters using modern machining processes. Learners will also learn how to set-up, program, and run live tooling multi-axis turning centers utilizing axial and radial tooling.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 16 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

CNC Milling Machine Fundamentals 3 32420112

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

Operate CNC Milling Machines in a production setting along with programming and setting up multi-axis milling machining centers. Learners will obtain knowledge on proper set-up of multiple vises in a production situation. Learners will also learn how to set-up, program, and run multi axis milling machines.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 16 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Aug 25 – Oct 16 Monday 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Introduction To CAD/CAM 32420655

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

Develop basic skills creating 2D and 3D geometry part models using Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Learners will then learn how to create CNC tool paths using Computer-Aided Machining (CAM). Learners will also learn file management by saving, converting, and working with different file types.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/15/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 15 Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 08:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Meeting Facilitation 10116100

1.00 credits

Human Resources

Examines characteristics of effective meetings and meeting preparation management by exploring planning fundamentals, comparing technology and distance meeting considerations, and evaluating best practices. In addition to designing a mock meeting and modeling appropriate meeting facilitation strategies, learners will have the opportunity to add LinkedIn Learning certificates to their portfolio.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online John Burgess	View Rates

Employment Law 10116103

3.00 credits

Human Resources

Examines the key employment laws and regulations that are important to an organization and to its employees. By the end this course, learners will be able to identify key U.S. laws in compensation, benefits, employee relations, employment opportunity, and job safety and health.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Tom Wendt	View Rates

Employee Relations 10116104

3.00 credits

Human Resources

Examines the role HR plays in responding to employees’ need for safe, secure, rewarding workplace. Learners will evaluate risk management and worker protection strategies, identify employee rights and responsibilities and analyze labor relations through a series of situational and reflective assessments.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Cher Vink	View Rates

Total Rewards 10116101

3.00 credits

Human Resources

Examines what Total Rewards means to an organization and to its employees. Compare tangible and intangible benefits – which includes compensation, benefits, work-life balance practices, and performance and talent management. Learners will explore balancing offering an attractive total rewards package for employees, while being strategic for the organization.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Cher Vink	View Rates

Human Resource Analytics 10116105

2.00 credits

Human Resources

Examines HR analytics from forming a hypothesis through analyzing data, to communicating and evaluating findings. Learners will practice utilizing analytics to make data-informed decisions about organizational interventions.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Angela Hupf	View Rates

Introduction to Human Resource Management 10116107

3.00 credits

Human Resources

Introduces students to the field of human resource management and explores its role in supporting employees and business success. Students will engage with real-world HR scenarios, discover career paths, and gain foundational knowledge in HR functions. Designed to excite and inspire, this course provides a preview of what students will explore in depth throughout the Human Resource Management program.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Cher Vink	View Rates

Human Resource Capstone 10116106

3.00 credits

Human Resources

Provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and apply knowledge gained throughout the Human Resources program. Students develop an integrated HR strategy and demonstrate competency across workforce planning, talent development, total rewards, employment law, and employee relations. Through a final project and reflective work, students evaluate the effectiveness of HR strategies and prepare for transition into the workforce.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Cher Vink	View Rates

Talent Acquisition 10116102

3.00 credits

Human Resources

Analyzes Talent Acquisition by exploring components of effective staffing, including employment brand, employment law, researching labor markets and understanding technology used in the recruitment process. Then, learners will work through the selection process starting with examining placement, selection predictors and the legality around selection tests, the use of background tests and medical examinations before finishing with the final job offer. Learners will have the opportunity to work through case studies to help build working knowledge and confidence in effective staffing and selection.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01VC Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 12/15/2025	08/30/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Aug 25 – Dec 15 - Online Cher Vink	View Rates

Print Reading For The Machine Trades 3 32420656

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

Develop advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting working industrial drawings, including assembly prints and detail prints. Specialized part prints are covered including gears, fastener, springs, cams, plastic components and sheet metal type drawings.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Oct 16 Thursday, Tuesday 07:00 AM - 08:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Geometric Design And Tolerancing For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420727

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

This course will acquaint the apprentice with the skills to interpret the geometric dimensions and tolerances found on engineering drawings and in other industrial documents. Instruction concentrates on interpreting symbols, identifying tolerance zones and determining ways to check parts for conformity to the specified geometric controls. Reference is made to ASME Y14.5M - 1994.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 10/07/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Sep 9 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Sep 23 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Oct 7 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	View Rates

Basic CAD/CAM For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420725

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

This course is designed to provide the apprentice with the concepts and techniques used in computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) as part of their related instruction.

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Engineering Drawings For The Machine Trades Apprenticeships 50420714

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

This course will acquaint the apprentice with the interpretation of engineering prints and other technical and manufacturing documentation. The primary focus of the course will be on that part of manufacturing most closely related to machining and tools. Background information is provided relative to the process used to create and finish the product or piece part on the prints being studied. This course was formerly module 4 in related instruction.

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Precision Measurement For The Machine Trades Apprentices 50420713

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

This course is designed to acquaint the apprentice with the measurement systems and tools most frequently used in layout and machining processes. Learning outcomes relate to semi-precision through super-precision measuring tools and equipment combined with opportunities to investigate new technologies.

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Print Reading For The Machine Trades 1 32420122

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

Develop basic proficiency in reading and interpreting machine tool prints. Learners will learn the communication process between designer and machinist.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/28/2025 – 12/11/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 28 – Dec 11 Thursday 12:00 PM - 01:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Duane Yorde	View Rates

Introduction To Machine Shop 10420131

2.00 credits

Machine Shop

Apply and learn operation of mills, lathes, drilling, grinding and general metal fabrication. This course is designed to give the learner the theory and hands-on training leading to the ability to work safely in a shop. Individual part fabricating and precision measurement are covered.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#03 Fall	Open	08/29/2025 – 12/12/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 12:00 PM - 03:50 PM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Aug 29 – Dec 12 Friday 12:00 PM - 03:50 PM H108 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Joseph Bonke	View Rates

Machine Tool Processes 4 32420110

2.00 credits

Machine Shop

Produce parts using intermediate applications of trade calculations and formulas. Emphasis will be placed on refined tolerances and using parts in assemblies.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 11/05/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Nov 5 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Oct 20 – Nov 5 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Oct 20 – Nov 5 Monday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Machine Tool Cam Programming 32420352

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

Applies PC-based integrative computer graphics systems used to create and convert computer-generated designs into tool paths for computer-controlled machine tools. Learners will be able to load and simulate these programs.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 17 Monday, Wednesday 07:00 AM - 08:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing 32420652

1.00 credits

Machine Shop

Applies Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing as a means of specifying engineering design requirements with respect to actual function, production and inspection techniques and the relationship of part features. The use of symbols, datums, terms, rules and inspection standards will be taught in accordance with ANSI standards.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/21/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 21 – Dec 16 Thursday, Tuesday 07:00 AM - 08:50 AM H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates

Jig And Fixture Design For Machine Trades Apprentice 50420726

0.50 credits

Machine Shop

This course introduces the apprentice to the concepts of jig and fixture design as part of their apprenticeship related instruction. Topics include the basic elements of tool design, jig and fixture application, and the actual design of tooling.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Open	10/21/2025 – 12/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 21 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Nov 4 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Nov 18 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Dec 2 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke Dec 16 Tuesday 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM H121A - Classroom - H Building Joseph Bonke	View Rates

Machine Tool Processes 5 32420111

3.00 credits

Machine Shop

Applies machining applications to: work planning, milling machine setups, lathe setups and basic surface grinder setups. This course will teach the learner to machine more complex parts, hold closer tolerances, add skills that can increase efficiency and produce assembled projects.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/06/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 6 – Dec 17 Monday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H122 - Trades Classroom - H Building Jeff Block Nov 6 – Dec 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H110 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building Jeff Block Nov 6 – Dec 17 Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM H102 - Classroom - H Building Jeff Block	View Rates