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Elements In Hair Design 31502106

2.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Develop skills in wet hairstyling to include: finger waves, pin curls, and roller sets. Develop dry hairstyling skills. Apply techniques and implement safety in thermal hairstyling skills to include: thermal curling and thermal straightening. Explore special occasion styling techniques and the implements used.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 10/13/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 13 Monday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Sep 5 Friday 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman	View Rates

Haircutting 1 31502120

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine areas of the head and how to design haircuts and styles on different head shapes. Understanding haircutting essentials that include form and techniques will help the learner to develop a plan to execute the desired haircut. Perform haircuts that include shears, clipper cutting, shear over comb, and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing, and blending. Apply and demonstrate steam towels with all haircuts. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout this course.

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Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	08/25/2025 – 10/14/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 25 – Oct 13 Monday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Aug 26 – Oct 14 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Sep 5 Friday 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs	View Rates

Interpreting Engineering Drawings 10623200

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Explores the foundational skills needed to read and interpret industrial prints. Beginning with the basics, the learner progresses in a logical order through orthographic, pictorial, assembly, section and auxiliary views of products. In addition, you will learn how to interpret part dimensions and tolerances. Emphasis is also placed on title blocks, change blocks and shop notes and symbols. The symbols of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing are introduced.

2 Course Sections

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 Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Standards & Regulations 10623110

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the state and federal standards and regulations that govern workplace safety. From this base knowledge the learner will be able to recognize hazards and determine the standards and regulations that apply. Emphasis is placed on locating standards in the Code of Regulations, applying safety and environmental standards to an actual work site and interpreting Material Safety Data Sheets.

2 Course Sections

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 Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Manufacturing Processes 10623175

3.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Explores the selected methods used in industry today to develop raw materials into the parts used in a range of products. The learner will analyze what the various machines and processes are and how they are used, not on how to operate the machinery.

2 Course Sections

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 Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Precision Measuring 10623203

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Introduces the importance of metrology in the manufacturing industry. Learners will investigate different measurement systems and procedures used to control measurement processes. Learning activities will include hands-on measuring activities, Gage R&R, and developing calibration procedures. In addition, learners will examine automated metrology and its application in the Smart Manufacturing environment.

2 Course Sections

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 Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Quality Systems 10623118

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the concepts of quality systems, studies the requirements of the ISO 9000 standard, prepares quality procedures, and develops skills on how to apply to actual organizations. To achieve a level of product quality that satisfies the customer, each organization must develop a management system to assure that quality. Driven by customer demands for better quality, these systems have evolved into general management systems that involve all members of an organization in achieving customer satisfaction.

2 Course Sections

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 Paul Swanborg	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Paul Swanborg	View Rates

Quality Assurance 10623119

1.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the philosophies and strategies the American industry has been focusing on to improve the quality of their products and services. In this learning plan, the learner will explore their personal philosophy on Quality, the cost of quality, total quality management, and nonconforming products and materials.

2 Course Sections

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 Paul Swanborg	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Paul Swanborg	View Rates

Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals 10623147

2.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Analyzes the eight wastes of manufacturing. The learner will then explore concepts such as 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping. The learner will be given activities to implement concepts in their work setting.

2 Course Sections

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 Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Manufacturing Process Planning 10623204

3.00 credits

Industrial Engineering Tech

Examines the principles, practices and techniques of process planning. Learners will utilize part drawing as they analyze and select the most practical, economical processes and determine the properly sequenced series of operations to transform materials into useful products. Learners choose the types of tooling and equipment needed.

2 Course Sections

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 Travis Allen	View Rates
#02VC Fall	Open	10/20/2025 – 12/15/2025	10/25/2025	Online Flexible Due Dates	Online	Oct 20 – Dec 15 - Online Travis Allen	View Rates

Chemical Services 1 31502122

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine the structure of the hair and the basics of chemistry in the cosmetology field. Examine the chemicals used and the effects that they have on the hair during the permanent wave application, chemical relaxing, straightening, and curl reformation services. Learners will practice and demonstrate the chemical procedures with safety and sanitation protocols.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#02 Fall	Waitlist	08/27/2025 – 10/16/2025	08/30/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Aug 27 – Oct 16 Wednesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Aug 27 – Oct 16 Wednesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman Aug 27 – Oct 16 Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Kayla Ackerman	View Rates

Haircutting 2 31502101

4.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Perform short haircuts that include clipper cutting, shear over comb and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing and blending. Consultation and special grooming techniques such as facial waxing, and grooming of eyebrows will also be practiced. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout the course.

1 Course Section

Section	Status	Start/End Date	Register By	Instruction Mode	Campus	Meeting Information	Cost
#01 Fall	Waitlist	10/20/2025 – 12/09/2025	10/25/2025	In-Person	Wausau Main Campus	Oct 20 – Dec 9 Monday 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Oct 20 – Dec 9 Tuesday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs Oct 20 – Dec 9 Tuesday 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM F116 - Salon Classroom/Lab - F Building Autumn Laabs	View Rates

Salon Principles And Services 31502104

2.00 credits

Barber/Cosmetology

Examine how personality, teamwork, and ethics contribute to both personal and professional success within the cosmetology industry. Through the implementation of safety and infection control practices, learners will execute a positive guest experience including, the greeting of guests and completion of services. Learners will complete this course in an on-campus salon environment.

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