Electrical Maintenance - CVTC Menomonie Campus
CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer students entering grades 10 - 12 an opportunity to explore a variety of ways electricity is used across the Chippewa Valley to move products we buy on Amazon and locally that depend on industrial electricity. Students will engage in hands - on, interactive labs on equipment used by local employers such as Nestle, Walmart, Menards Distribution Center, Midwest Manufacturing, JD Manufacturing, Ashley Furniture, Gold N' Plump, and Bush Brothers. Faculty can connect students with local employers looking to hire skilled workers. Students will be introduced to industrial electricity utilizing both classroom and lab experiences, including electrical systems and controls. Students will also learn concepts of component selection, power transmission application, failure analysis, and predictive maintenance techniques in a hands - on lab experience.
Students earn industry credentials and learn hands - on about opportunities in automation. Students will have the ability to work with local employers and participate in youth apprenticeship programs at their high school.
Requirements
Students applying to this academy must be an incoming sophomore, junior, or senior in high school.
Course Information
462 - 118 Industrial Electricity Principles
Format: *Lecture and Lab
Location: CVTC Menomonie Campus
Dates & Times: June 7 - August 5, 2027| 12:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
*Notes: Students are required to choose 10 hours a week between online and face - to - face labs based on their schedule
462 - 123 PLC Manufacturing Applications
Format: Lecture and Lab
Location: CVTC Menomonie Campus
Dates & Times: June 7 - August 5, 2027| 12:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.
Course Descriptions
462 - 118 Industrial Electricity Principles | 3 credits
This course introduces the student to the basics of electricity needed by the industrial mechanic. Included are basic electrical theory, operation and use of the Volt - Ohm meter, AC and DC electric motors, motor controls and wiring, and applications as needed to install, operate, and control industrial machines. Through classroom and laboratory activities, students can develop a practical understanding of electrical components, control, and operation.
462 - 123 PLC Manufacturing Applications | 3 Credits
This course is designed to use the basic and advanced electrical and electronic control devices in control simulated and actual automated industrial machines. Set up, operation, and system troubleshooting of PLC and, Internet of Things (IoT) devices will be emphasized. PLC operations, programming and troubleshooting. Connectivity to Internet of Things (IoT) with Industrial controls components will be investigated.
Just the Facts
Summer 2027
6 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Upcoming
Academy Dates
June 7 - August 5, 2027
Days of The Week
M - Th
Times
8 - 12 p.m.
Classroom Location
CVTC Menomonie Campus
Registration for this academy is upcoming.
Still have questions? Please contact our HS Academies Team at 715-852-1365 for more information.
Learn more about CVTC High School Academies at cvtc.edu/HSAcademies