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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

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

Servo Systems 1: Fundamentals Of Industrial Control Systems 10620161

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Applies the principles of industrial control systems. Students learn the fundamentals of operating various industrial control systems including open/closed loop servo-hydraulics and PID control systems.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 09/18/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Sep 18 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM I104B - AME Lab - I Building Matt Jacobson Aug 26 – Sep 18 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM H129 - Classroom - H Building Matt Jacobson	View Rates

Industry Workplace Safety 10620172

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces General Industry Safety Practices and is intended to provide an entry level worker’s general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards in a general industry setting. An OSHA 10 General Industry certification will be obtained with completion of the course. In addition, lab specific safety will be covered. OSHA has some very specific rules for receiving the certification card for OSHA 10. OSHA 10 Cards can only be issued to students in the face-to-face classes who attend every class. OSHA will not allow anyone taking this course in an online/flex format to receive a certification card. If you need the OSHA 10 card upon completion of this course, please be sure you are enrolled in the face-to-face section.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	08/26/2025 – 09/18/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 26 – Sep 18 Thursday, Tuesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM I104B - AME Lab - I Building Bryan Schroder Aug 26 – Sep 18 Thursday, Tuesday 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM I110 - Classroom - I Building Bryan Schroder	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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Servo Systems 2: Motion Control Systems 10620162

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces the principles of motion control. Multi-axis CNC machines are operated using G-Code programming and CAM software. Servo motors, stepper motors and feedback devices are studied using hands on lab activities.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	09/23/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Sep 23 – Oct 16 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM H129 - Classroom - H Building Matt Jacobson Sep 23 – Oct 16 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM I104B - AME Lab - I Building Matt Jacobson	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.

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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

Mechanical Systems 1: Basic Machine Components 10620157

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces how machines work and basic mechanical power transmission system components.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/21/2025 – 11/13/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 21 – Nov 13 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM I110 - Classroom - I Building Benjamin Effa Oct 21 – Nov 13 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM I104B - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Effa	View Rates

Electromechanical Troubleshooting 10620173

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

Introduces troubleshooting methods that apply to basic motor control circuits, PLC applications, VFD applications & mechanical system applications. Troubleshooting methods are practiced using hands-on lab activities. Preventive & predictive maintenance techniques are also explored.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	10/21/2025 – 11/13/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 21 – Nov 13 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM I104A - AME Lab - I Building Matt Jacobson Oct 21 – Nov 13 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM H129 - Classroom - H Building Matt Jacobson	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

Mechanical Systems 2: Power Transmission Systems 10620158

1.00 credits

Electromechanical Technology

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

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Open	11/18/2025 – 12/16/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Nov 18 – Dec 16 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM I110 - Classroom - I Building Benjamin Effa Nov 18 – Dec 16 Thursday, Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM I104B - AME Lab - I Building Benjamin Effa	View Rates