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Maintenance Technician Apprentice

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50-464-1 Apprenticeship (A) 24 Credits Not Financial Aid Eligible Location*: Appleton

*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.

If you enjoy working with your hands, this could be a good career choice for you. Maintenance technicians work on mechanical and electrical equipment and machines in paper mills, foundries, production mills, food processing, schools and hospitals. Your work could include installing equipment, repairing and replacing units, and maintaining equipment. You’ll learn how to use measuring devices, lathes, drill presses and various hand tools. You’ll also learn about electrical drawings, electrical motors, programmable logic controllers and solid state devices. This program requires you to first be employed before starting your on-the-job and classroom instruction.

COURSE LIST

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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

    Occupational Specific (24 Credits)

    Course Title
    Course Number
    Credits
    Instructional Hours
    Outside Effort Hours**
    Early College Credit Options
    Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
  • Maintenance Tech-Electrical Related 1
    50-413-501
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50413501
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on maintaining a safe work environment, basic math, physics.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Electrical Related 2
    50-413-502
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50413502
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on alternating current, print reading, and National Electrical Code.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Electrical Related 3
    50-413-503
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50413503
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on National Electrical Code and motor controls.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Electrical Related 4
    50-413-504
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50413504
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on electrical alternating and direct current motors and transformers.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Electrical Related 5
    50-413-507
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50413507
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on solid state electronics and variable speed drives.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Electrical Related 6
    50-413-508
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50413508
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on PLC's (programmable logic controllers).

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Mechanical Related 7
    50-419-508
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50419508
    • Credits: 2.00

    Provides an introduction to the theories involved in fluid power transmission and includes the relationships of flow and volume to speed of operation. Focuses on safety and operation of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Students will learn to read schematics and blueprints with the opportunity to build and test common circuits.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Mechanical Related 11
    50-423-512
    1Credit
    36
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50423512
    • Credits: 1.00

    Provides students with the understanding and application of preventive and predictive maintenance. Examines breakdown maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and predictive types of maintenance. Demonstrates the advantages as well as the disadvantages of these programs. The importance of managing documentation is also included.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Mechanical Related 8
    50-423-535
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50423535
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on maintaining a safe work environment, print reading, mechanical power transmission, precision measurement, bearings and belts.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Mechanical Related 9
    50-423-536
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50423536
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on equipment installation, pumps and compressors, and alignment.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Mechanical Related 10
    50-423-539
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50423539
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on couplings, conveyors, gears and gear boxes, and gear assemblies.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Maintenance Tech-Mechanical Related 12
    50-423-550
    2Credit
    72
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 72
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50423550
    • Credits: 2.00

    Focuses on proper installation and maintenance of pumps and compressors. Identify couplings and their applications, including alignment techniques and their related accuracy.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
  • Apprenticeship Related Welding
    50-442-542
    1Credit
    36
    0
    N/A

    • Instructional Hours: 36
    • Outside Effort Hours: 0
    • Course Number: 50442542
    • Credits: 1.00

    Focuses on the basic concepts of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes. Students will learn welding theory as well as how to set up and operate these welding processes and complete labs with proficiency. Troubleshooting, along with specific job applications will be covered with these welding processes.

    Student is in progress in Maintenance Technician Apprentice (50-464-1) Program of Study
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  • There is no cost to the school district or family.
  • Dual Credit course availability varies by high school based on factors such as lab space, equipment, and teacher qualifications.

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As part of the annual course planning, students and families should meet with their High School Guidance Counselor to discuss future college and career goals. This conversation will help identify Dual Credit courses that best align with specific pathways.

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Qualified public-school juniors and seniors may enroll in college level classes at FVTC or online, if a comparable course is not offered within their district.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have parent/guardian approval.
  • Must meet all course entry requirements.
  • Must be in good academic standing with an acceptable disciplinary record.

Application Process:

Interested students should consult their High School Guidance Counselor to explore course options and complete a “Start College Now” application. Applications must be submitted to High School Counselors by March 1st for fall courses and October 1st for spring courses. If approved by the school board, the cost is covered by the high school.

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Eligible Dual Credit & Recommended Start College Now Course:

What is Dual Credit?

FVTC courses taught at the high school by certified high school teachers. These teachers receive mentorship from FVTC faculty to ensure alignment in competencies, curriculum, and assessments.

  • Students earn both high school and college credits, with grades applying to both transcripts.
  • There is no cost to the school district or family.

**Dual Credit course availability varies by high school based on factors such as lab space, equipment, and teacher qualifications.

What is Start College Now?

Qualified public-school juniors and seniors may enroll in college level classes at FVTC or online, if a comparable course is not offered within their district.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have parent/guardian approval.
  • Must meet all course entry requirements.
  • Must be in good academic standing with an acceptable disciplinary record.

Application Process:

Interested students should consult their High School Guidance Counselor to explore course options and complete a “Start College Now” application. Applications must be submitted to High School Counselors by March 1st for fall courses and October 1st for spring courses. If approved by the school board, the cost is covered by the high school.

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This course is not available for Dual Credit or Start College Now due to factors such as course rigor, necessary equipment, and prerequisite requirements.