Course Descriptions
College 101 10890101 Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages reflective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Utility Safety 10468107 Learn utility system safety terminology , definitions , and practices . Define safety responsibility , rules and regulations . Identify substation components ; demonstrate safe work procedures on a simulated energized system using testing tools . ( Corequisite : 10-468-106 , Introduction to Utilities ; 10-660-106 , DC 3 : Circuit Theorems ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Intro to Elec Tower Worker 10451100 Introduces basic principles of electricity , safety standards , and basic line worker tools . Students will also learn about electrical distribution systems and components , line installation , and maintenance applications . Course Typically Offered :
Intro to Telecom Safety 10451101 Introduces the fundamental aspects of fall protection and rescue theory as well as practical applications of tower safety practices . Students will also learn about fall hazards , protection regulations , use and assessment of full body harnesses , and energy absorbing lanyards . Course Typically Offered :
Overhead Tower Line Const 1 10451102 Introduces the basics of overhead power line construction , safe work practices , protective equipment , and climbing techniques . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-468-107 , Utility Safety ; 10-451-100 , Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker ; 10-451-101 , Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures ) Course Typically Offered :
Intro to Wireless Technologies 10451103 Introduces the fundamental elements of wireless technology relevant to tower installation including wireless networks and applications services as well as a basic technical overview of spectrum principals and characteristics . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-468-107 Utility Safety ; 10-451-100 Introduction to Electrical Tower Worker ; 10-451-101 Introduction to Telecommunications Safety Procedures ) Course Typically Offered :
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning , organizing , writing , editing . Students will also analyze audience / purpose , use elements of research , format documents using standard guidelines , and develop critical reading skills . ( Prerequisite : High school GPA greater / equal to 2.6 ; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 18 ; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 260 ; OR " preparatory course ( s )", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Cable Acc / Standards 10451104 Introduces the fundamentals and characteristics of cable accessories and carrier installation standards for a broad cross section of wireless construction . This includes communication cables , weather proofing , handling and support , grounding , and the components of cell systems . Course Typically Offered :
Telecommunications Electronics 10451105 Introduces tower inspection and lighting vocabulary , why tower lighting is needed , identifying the most common types of tower lighting and troubleshooting for each type , understand maintenance and inspection issues , and gathering information on lighting systems and related problems . ( Pre-Requisite : 10-451-103 Introduction to Wireless Technologies ) Course Typically Offered :
CDL Preparation Training 10413350 This course is designed to prepare students for the Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License ( CDL ) pre-trip inspection . Preparation will also be given for taking the State DOT written test including general knowledge , air brakes and combination vehicles . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Gas Utility Construction & Service , Electrical Power Distribution , or Telecommunications programs ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
Geomatics for Telecomm 10451106 Provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge , skills , process , and understanding of basic surveying principles , instruments in the field , making computations , and generating computerized maps . Course Typically Offered :
Telecomm Project Data Collect 10451107 Prepares students for the different methods of data collection and data management for Telecommunications projects . Course Typically Offered :
Telecomm Design-Field Princ . 10451108 Creates an experience consistent with projects in industry . Students will learn how to field buried cable projects to aerial projects and also learn industry equipment that operates on these projects . Course Typically Offered :
College Technical Math 1A 10804113 Topics include solving linear equations ; graphing ; percent ; proportions ; measurement systems ; computational geometry ; and right triangle trigonometry . Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Arithmetic score greater / equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater / equal to 250 ; OR TABE A 9 / 10 Math greater / equal to 12.7 AND Rdg greater / equal to 8.8 ; OR TABE 11 / 12 Math greater / equal to 780 AND Rdg greater / equal to 573 ; OR ACT Math score greater / equal to 15 AND ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 ; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
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