Apprenticeship Requirements

First Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

449-710Confined Space Safety0.25Program studentProvides the training necessary to help apprentices stay safe in confined spaces. The hazards of confined spaces are explored and apprentices learn the procedures and regulations for working safety in confined spaces. This course meets the requirement for OSHA Confined Space Certification.

449-711OSHA Excavation Safety0.25Program studentEmphasizes the prevent injuries and damages during excavation and trenching work. according to OSHA standards Provides students with a certificate of completion.

449-712OSHA 10 - Apprenticeship0.5Program studentProvides an apprentice general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards in the work setting. The course also provides information regarding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, apprentices become more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.

449-713MSHA Certified New Miner- Pt460.75Program studentProvides the necessary safety training required by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for a Certified New Miner for Part 46. Covers HazCom, an introduction to work place environment, mine hazards, miner's rig hts, PPE, intro to confined space and fall protection. Those successfully completing this course will have the skills necessary to perform their work in accordance with the MSHA regulations.

449-714Work Safe as a Roadway Tech0.5Program studentLays out the safety principles for roadway maintenance workers. This course also include the WI DOT Flagger training.

531-701First Aid, CPR and AED0.25Program studentLearn basic first aid concepts along with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for apprentices.

TOTAL CREDITS:2.5 

Second Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

607-702Winter Maint for Rdway Tech2Program studentPrepares apprentices to work on winter roadways. Focus is placed and developing strategies for addressing snow and ice in a safe manner.

TOTAL CREDITS:2 

Third Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

607-703Materials Eng for Rdway Tech2Program studentProvides an overview of the materials used to create roads. Apprentices review aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. Soil compaction is also reviewed.

TOTAL CREDITS:2 

Fourth Semester

Course #Course TitleCreditsPrerequisites/Comments

104-701Comm & Cust Serv Skills Rdway0.5Program studentExamines a baseline for good customer service. Apprentices explore how to work successfully with customers who have complaints, concerns, or questions. Handling challenging customers is also discussed.

607-704Civil Engineering Design1Program studentPrepares apprentices to calculate slopes and grades and other road computations. Apprentices examine roadway sections for their makeup. They also learn about underground utilities.

607-705Principles of Civil Eng0.5Program studentProvides an overview of civil engineering principles. Apprentices also learn how to use Microsoft Word and Excel and apply the MUTCD standards.

TOTAL CREDITS:2