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Post Secondary

Diesel Brake Systems 1 10412119

  • 1.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Focuses on the air brake system component operation and maintenance for trucks and tractor/trailers. Learners are introduced to the fundamentals of heavy truck air brake systems and camshaft actuated foundation brake components. Students are instructed on proper maintenance inspection techniques for cam actuated air brake systems.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    08/29/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25 – Aug 29
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Engines 3 10412132

  • 3.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Builds on theory and operation principles learned in Diesel Engines 2. Examines in detail an engine's lubricating and cooling systems, as well as its internal rotating assembly. Through lab and lecture we perform diesel engine disassembly, inspection, parts evaluation and reassembly.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/25/2025 –
    09/19/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Aug 25 – Sep 19
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Capstone CELL Integration 10664107

  • 4.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Focuses on integration of a complete automated manufacturing cell. Typical components include programmable controllers, robot, sensors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, hard automation, control wiring and vision systems. Students plan, wire, program, troubleshoot and develop an automated manufacturing process based on the “product” chosen by the group. All required programming and documentation for the entire automation system is required

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    08:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Thursday
    08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
    I110 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 26 – Dec 16
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 12:20 PM
    I105 - Smart Project Factory Lab - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
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    Post Secondary

    Advanced Drive Applications 10664108

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Program drive parameters for a drive application. This course will teach students how to create a custom parameter group based upon drive applications. Throughout this course, the instructor will cover a range of topics from establishing communications with a PowerFlex 525 drive via a USB connection and Ethernet/IP network to test parameters of a PowerFlex 525 drive and control a drive in STUDIO 5000.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    08/26/2025 –
    09/18/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Aug 26 – Sep 18
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Aug 26 – Sep 18
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Industry 4.0 Fundamentals 10664112

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Introduces the concepts of Industry 4.0 and the key aspects that workers will need to be prepared for in the intelligent factory setting. Robotic automation, smart manufacturing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts will be explored.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #02 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
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Benjamin Knospe
    Aug 26 – Sep 18
    Thursday, Tuesday
    01:00 PM - 03:50 PM
    I112 - Classroom - I Building
    Benjamin Knospe
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Brake Systems 2 10412125

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Explores drum and disc air operated foundation brakes, as well as heavy-duty hydraulic brakes. Provides the opportunity for learners to test and troubleshoot the entire air and hydraulic brake systems. Introduces learners to ABS systems found in trucks.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/02/2025 –
    09/19/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 2 – Sep 19
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Post Secondary

    Heavy Duty Suspension & Steering 1 10412126

  • 1.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Introduces fastener identification and torque as it relates to equipment repairs. In the lab setting, proper torque techniques and concerns are discussed and practiced.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/22/2025 –
    09/26/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 22 – Sep 26
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Introduction To Safety PLC Programming 10664110

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Introduces the concept of setting up and programming various safety devices including GuardMaster Smart sensors, Programmable safety relays and safety PLC’s, The course will focus on how to setup, program and integrate safety components into your automation project.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/23/2025 –
    10/16/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 23 – Oct 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Sep 23 – Oct 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I103 - Smart Factory Flex Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Industrial Internet Of Things 10664113

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Focuses on the interconnected systems utilized in industrial applications that can proactively communicate improvements in productivity and efficiency. Focus on configuring and Implementing smart sensors, gather configured data from PLC controllers to provide the ability for data collections will be studied. Other topics will include, identifying the correct hardware, installation and wiring, sensor configuration and control.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/23/2025 –
    10/16/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Sep 23 – Oct 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Sep 23 – Oct 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H146B - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Heavy Duty Suspension & Steering 2 10412124

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Explores the operation, maintenance and overhaul of various heavy-duty steering and suspension systems. Wheel alignment diagnosis, adjustment and repair will be examined.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    09/29/2025 –
    10/15/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Sep 29 – Oct 15
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Electrical Systems 4 10412130

  • 3.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Expands on heavy duty electronic control modules. Analyze, in detail, the different types of vehicle data links and protocols. Strengthens understanding on how to troubleshoot data link failures and faults. Learners will also familiarize themselves with electronic troubleshooting manuals and charts. Through both lecture and lab we will explore techniques on using technology for fault code retrieval, information and repairs.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/13/2025 –
    11/11/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 13 – Oct 24
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
    Oct 27 – Oct 31
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
    Nov 3 – Nov 11
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
    07:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Preventative Maintenance 1 10412120

  • 1.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Discusses the importance of vehicle maintenance and inspections on commercial motor vehicles. Also introduces the techniques for performing proper maintenance and inspections.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/16/2025 –
    10/22/2025
    08/30/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 16 – Oct 22
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Continuing Education

    Leverage Perplexity Like a Pro 47664124

  • 0.10 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • $109.00
  • Unlock the power of Perplexity AI, a real-time, citation-driven search tool that enhances research, fact-checking, and professional decision-making. Unlike ChatGPT, Perplexity retrieves up-to-date information with sources. This course teaches learners how to optimize AI-assisted research, validate insights, and apply Perplexity for data analysis, content creation, and business strategy.

    2 Course Sections
    2 Course Sections
    Section Status Start/End Date Register By Instruction Mode Campus Meeting Information Cost
    #PD002 Fall
    Open
    10/16/2025
    10/16/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 16
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    A107 - IT Computer Lab - A Building
    Joshua Stutting
    $109.00
    #PD003 Fall
    Open
    10/16/2025
    10/16/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 16
    Thursday
    09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    A107 - IT Computer Lab - A Building
    Joshua Stutting
    $87.00
    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 1 10664106

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) applications. This course provides opportunities for learners to organize and develop FactoryTalk View SE applications. During class, learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills used to create/build graphic displays. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and security, trend data, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Client. Learners will also work with RSLinx Enterprise communications software

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/21/2025 –
    11/13/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Oct 21 – Nov 13
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Oct 21 – Nov 13
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104A - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Preventative Maintenance 2 10412127

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Focuses on the DOT's criteria for performing annual inspections. Also covers record-keeping requirements, liability concerns, and offers the opportunity to earn an annual inspection certificate upon successful completion of the test.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    10/23/2025 –
    11/10/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Oct 23 – Nov 10
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Andrew Borski
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Electrical Systems 1 10412118

  • 1.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Analyzes the fundamentals of electricity and electrical safety. Explores Ohm’s Law, use of a digital multimeter, wiring and components.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/11/2025 –
    11/17/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Nov 11 – Nov 17
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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    Post Secondary

    Scada Systems 2 10664111

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Continuation of SCADA Systems 1, learners will organize and develop FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) network/server-based application. Learners will have the opportunity to practice the skills needed to create/build detailed graphic displays, trend charts and data logs. Learners will learn how to configure alarms and set up system security, build data logs, and test their application using FactoryTalk View SE Network Distributed Application.

    1 Course Section
    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
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    I104B - AME Lab - I Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 18 – Dec 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    12:30 PM - 03:20 PM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Designing A Solution In A Smart Factory 10664114

  • 1.00 credits
  • Automation Systems Technology
  • Provides the learner the skills necessary to engineer and design a product manufacturing solution using SMART manufacturing equipment, concepts & simulation.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/18/2025 –
    12/16/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Wausau Main Campus
    Nov 18 – Dec 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H146A - Mechatronics Project Lab - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
    Nov 18 – Dec 16
    Thursday, Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    H129 - Classroom - H Building
    Dustin Van De Weerd
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    Post Secondary

    Diesel Electrical Systems 2 10412123

  • 2.00 credits
  • Combustion Engines
  • Expands on the principles of basic electricity and application. Wiring diagram interpretation and utilization are introduced and practiced. Learners will also begin to apply their knowledge on the battery and starting systems.

    1 Course Section
    1 Course Section
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    #01 Fall
    Open
    11/18/2025 –
    12/11/2025
    10/25/2025 In-Person Agriculture Center of Excellence
    Nov 18 – Dec 11
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
    DESL100 - Diesel Classroom - Agriculture Center of Excellence
    James Eckardt
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