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Post Secondary

Advanced CNC Machining Centers 2 32420117

  • 3.00 credits
  • Machine Shop
  • $645.12
  • Optimizes machining concepts to produce parts non-traditional CNC equipment. This course will teach the learner to machine more complex parts, hold closer tolerances, add skills which can increase efficiency while using alternative machining methods.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    02/24/2026 –
    03/19/2026
    02/24/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Feb 24 – Mar 19
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building
    Jeff Block
    Feb 24 – Mar 19
    Thursday
    07:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building
    Jeff Block
    $645.12
    Post Secondary

    Industrial Motors 1: Electric Motors 10620159

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces industrial motors including the most common types of AC and DC motors. The potential dangers of Industrial motors are explored and the application and safety standards related to electric motors are reviewed and implemented. Labs include motor load and efficiency testing utilizing digital power, speed and torque measurement devices.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $188.79
    Continuing Education

    Intro to CNC Milling 47420450

  • 0.45 credits
  • Machine Shop
  • $75.00
  • Introduces learners to the fundamentals of CNC milling setup and operation. The course focuses on basic familiarity with the CNC milling machine control panel, common tooling, and simple program setup sheets. Learners practice running existing programs and make very simple edits under guidance to produce parts that meet basic print specifications.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #PD001 Summer
    Open
    06/15/2026 –
    08/11/2026
    06/15/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Jun 15 – Jun 23
    Monday, Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    H108 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building
    Jeff Block
    Jul 6 – Aug 11
    Monday, Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 02:30 PM
    H108 - Machine Tool Lab - H Building
    Jeff Block
    $75.00
    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 2: Motor And Actuator Control 10620152

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Develop motor and other actuator control and power circuits. The student will utilize typical industrial manufacturing controls. Basic machine sequence control circuits are developed using computer aided design and simulation software.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    02/25/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    02/25/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Feb 25 – Mar 18
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Machine Control 3: Sensors And Machine Safety 10620153

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces solid state motor controls and proximity and photo sensors. Machine sequence control circuits are developed using programmable logic relays (PLRs) with computer based ladder logic programming and simulation software and then connected and tested in the lab.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Mechanical Systems 1: Basic Machine Components 10620157

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces how machines work and basic mechanical power transmission system components.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Bryan Schroder
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Mechanical Systems 2: Power Transmission Systems 10620158

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Incorporates the detailed study of mechanical power transmission system components. Included are gear, belt, chain and screw drive systems. Lab experiments include the selection, installation and maintenance of mechanical power transmission components and systems.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Bryan Schroder
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    PLC 1: PLC Fundamentals And Bit Based Instructions 10620164

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces PLC hardware setup, software applications and system configuration. Basic industrial control problems are solved using Bit Based Instructions. Various kinds of sensors and other input devices will be applied to the PLC. Output devices will be controlled by the PLC.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    02/25/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    02/25/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Feb 25 – Mar 18
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Feb 25 – Mar 18
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    PLC 2: Timers, Counters And Program Control 10620165

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Incorporates PLC Timer, Counter and Program Control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    PLC 3: Data, Math, Sequencer And Shift Instructions 10620166

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Incorporates Data, Math, Sequencer and Shift Register control instructions used in industrial manufacturing processes.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Effa
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    PLC 5: Industrial Networking 10620168

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces PLC networking and data base collection. Learners will explore effective network communication schemes between PLC system components. Machine and process control systems require that programmable controllers be interconnected, so that data can be passed among them easily to accomplish the control task. Learners will explore these PLC Network communications through real world examples

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    02/25/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    02/25/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Feb 25 – Mar 18
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Feb 25 – Mar 18
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    PLC 6: Plc, Pac And Pc Automation Integration 10620169

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces Integrated Manufacturing Systems (IMS). Learners will contrast Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC) and Personal Computer (PC) programming environments. Typically PLCs are suited for machine control, PACs are bettered suited for complex automation and the PC programming environment offers purpose-built Industrial PCs for manufacturing flexibility. Learners will demonstrate PC programming techniques within the LabView programming environment and practice advanced programming and troubleshooting techniques.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Precision Machining Processes 1 32420114

  • 3.00 credits
  • Machine Shop
  • $645.12
  • Optimize proficiency development in the application of tooling and processes on the engine lathe, vertical milling machine and surface grinder. Manufacture parts to print specifications while developing problem solving skills. Basic Tool & Die concepts will be utilized during this course.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/30/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 30
    Monday, Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building
    Jeff Block
    Mar 23 – Apr 30
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building
    Jeff Block
    Mar 23 – Apr 30
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building
    Jeff Block
    $645.12
    Post Secondary

    Precision Machining Processes 2 32420115

  • 2.00 credits
  • Machine Shop
  • $430.08
  • Apply machining concepts to produce parts within an assembly using precision machines. Learners will need to job plan the process in order to produce the parts in an efficient manner.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Spring
    Open
    05/04/2026 –
    05/21/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    May 4 – May 21
    Monday, Wednesday
    07:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building
    Jeff Block
    May 4 – May 21
    Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 01:50 PM
    H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building
    Jeff Block
    May 4 – May 21
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    H115 - Machine Tool Lab/Classroom - H Building
    Jeff Block
    $430.08
    Post Secondary

    Robotic Applications 1: Fundamentals Of Robotic Control 10620154

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Introduces a basic understanding of a robot system. Topics studied include robot safety, controls and basic programming. The students will learn robotic program development.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    02/25/2026 –
    03/18/2026
    02/25/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Feb 25 – Mar 18
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Feb 25 – Mar 18
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Robotic Applications 2: Robotic System Components And Software 10620155

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Develop a strong understanding of the robot control system. Topics studied include creating and editing robot frames, branching and system IO and program control.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    03/23/2026 –
    04/22/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Mar 23 – Apr 22
    Monday, Wednesday
    08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $188.79
    Post Secondary

    Servo Systems 3: Advanced Position Control And Integration 10620163

  • 1.00 credits
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • $188.79
  • Advanced servo integration is accomplished using industrial servo drives and programmable logic controllers. Servo gearing and camming is studied through hands-on activities. Learners solve real world servo related problems using advanced PLC and Servo programming.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #01 Spring
    Open
    04/27/2026 –
    05/20/2026
    03/28/2026 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    Apr 27 – May 20
    Monday, Wednesday
    02:00 PM - 04:50 PM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Matt Jacobson
    $188.79

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