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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.

1 Course Section

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

Web Design 1 A 10152551

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques along with the development of text content to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively on the web. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will begin a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: copyright considerations, text editors, and browser tools.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Aug 25 – Oct 1 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM ZOOM Clay Hess	View Rates

User Experience Design A 10152524

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of user experience research. Learners will apply user experience standards in the research phase of the User Experience Design process to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, user research, and requirements analysis.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Fall	Open	08/25/2025 – 10/01/2025	08/30/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 1 Tuesday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM A122 - IT Lab - A Building Clay Hess	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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Web Design 1 B 10152552

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Oct 6 – Nov 5 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM ZOOM Clay Hess	View Rates

User Experience Design B 10152525

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Examines the fundamental principles and concepts of the design and prototyping phase of the User Experience Design process. Learners will apply user experience standards in the design of web and software interfaces to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, requirements analysis, style guides, usability testing, and visual design principles.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Fall	Open	10/06/2025 – 11/05/2025	08/30/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 6 – Nov 5 Tuesday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM A122 - IT Lab - A Building Clay Hess	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

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.

1 Course Section

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.

1 Course Section

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

Web Design 1 C 10152553

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Introduces Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) coding techniques. Learners will create/modify web pages using HTML tags and style the web pages with CSS. Additionally, learners will create and edit text content. For the final course project, learners will create a personal website portfolio. Additional topics include: text editors, FTP utilities and browser tools.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person Zoom Only	ZOOM	Nov 10 – Dec 17 Tuesday 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM ZOOM Clay Hess	View Rates

User Experience Design C 10152526

1.00 credits

IT - Programmer/analyst

Applies the principles and concepts of the design and prototype and testing phase of the User Experience Design process. Learners will apply user experience standards in the development of an interactive prototype to provide a quality user experience. Topics include: psychological and interaction principles, designing for different devices, usability and user experience testing, and interactive design principles.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01AYW Fall	Open	11/10/2025 – 12/17/2025	10/25/2025	Attend Your Way Online Available	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 10 – Dec 17 Tuesday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM A122 - IT Lab - A Building Clay Hess	View Rates