Electrical Maintenance - CVTC Eau Claire 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.
Credentials Earned: Students who successfully complete all three courses earn their Electrical Maintenance Technical Diploma 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 must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Course Information
The academy has been scheduled to meet the needs of diverse student schedules. A combination of online and face - to - face open lab experiences will be provided.
462 - 118 Industrial Electricity Principles
Format: Lab & Lecture
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | M - Th| Noon - 3:55 pm and Friday| Noon - 2:55 pm
462 - 121 IoT Automated Manufacturing
Format: Lab & Lecture
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | M - Th| Noon - 3:55 pm and Friday| Noon - 2:55 pm
Format: Lab & Lecture
Dates & Times: January 24 - May 19, 2028 | M - Th| Noon - 3:55 pm and Friday| Noon - 2:55 pm
Course Descriptions
462 - 118 Industrial Electricity Principles | 3 credits
This course introduces the student to 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 - 121 IoT Automated Manufacturing | 4 credits
This course is designed to give the student understanding and experience with various types of automated equipment. Proper Lock - out & Tag - out and troubleshooting Motors and Motor Drives. The set - up and operation of the machinery and repair of such equipment and components on the equipment will be performed. Projects of function, troubleshooting, and repair will be the prime emphasis. Explore connectivity to networks and Internet of Things (IoT) with Industrial controls.
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
Spring 2028
10 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Upcoming
Academy Dates
January 24 - May 19, 2028
Days of The Week
M - F
Times
Noon - 3:55 p.m.
Classroom Location
CVTC Manufacturing Education Center
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