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Building Construction & Cabinetmaking

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

Our Building Construction and Cabinetmaking program helps you build on your knowledge and develop your skills to prepare for employment in the fields of construction and cabinet making.

You'll study fundamentals of building design, site development, building layout operations, concrete applications, cabinet design and construction, and materials used in the construction and cabinet making industries. You'll be instructed in safe and proper use of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power equipment. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to apply framing, interior finishing, and exterior finishing techniques at actual jobsites, and work on commercial framing and finishing projects in the cabinet shop and framing lab. Related mathematics, blueprint reading, estimating, building science principles, and OSHA 10 are part of the training.

Graduates are ready for a variety of careers, including cabinetmaking, residential and commercial carpentry, general construction, working at building supply stores or lumberyards, and other positions in the construction industry.

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Carpenter
Cabinet Maker
Construction Crew/Foreman
Woodworker
Furniture Maker

Program Credits: 

36.00

Total Cost: 

$5 909.40

Pathway: 

Building Construction & Cabinetmaking

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

Program Code: 

BCCM

First Term: 

Construction Industry Basics
Residential Cabinetmaking
Commercial Cabinetry
Site Layout and Concrete
Applied Math 1 - Wood
Strengths Seminar (Technical Diploma)

Second Term: 

Interior Trim
Residential Blueprint Reading
Framing Techniques
Commercial Blueprint Reading
Commercial Systems

Third Term: 

OSHA for Woods
Estimating Bids & Specs
Residential Construction
Exterior Finishes

Program Number: 

314102

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The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration

Financial Aid Available: 

Financial Aid Eligible

Western's IT-Cybersecurity and Network Administration program provides you with the skills required to maintain a secure operating system along with the expertise to design, install, and manage the integrity of a computer network infrastructure. Equipment and technology used in this program includes firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anomaly identification systems, cloud computing, and associated physical security technologies. Coursework covers the most popular business class operating systems such as Microsoft Windows (Server and Workstation), Linux, and UNIX-like systems. On the network administration side, we focus on how to configure routing and switching devices. You will work with real-world equipment to gain the extensive knowledge required to accurately configure networks to transmit signals across the globe.

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Bench Technician
Network Specialist
IT Support Specialist
System Imaging Technician
Information Security Analyst
Network Systems Administrator
Network Security Technician
Systems Engineer
Data Security Analyst
Owner: Self Employed IT Analyst

Program Credits: 

65.00

Total Cost: 

$10 669.75

Pathway: 

IT-Cybersecurity & Network Administration

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

Program Code: 

ITCY

First Term: 

IT Hardware/Software Fund
Cisco 1: Networking Fund
Introduction to Cybersecurity
IT Exploration
Math w/ Business Applications
Strengths Seminar

Second Term: 

Cisco 2: Switching & Routing Technology
Linux Administration
Windows Server Admin 1
Cybersecurity Essentials
Intro to Ethics: Theory & App

Third Term: 

Windows Server Admin 2
Cybersecurity Operations
Windows PowerShell Scripting
Technical Reporting

Fourth Term: 

Network Security 1
Wireless and Mobile Security
Database Server Administration
IT Field Study
Oral/Interpersonal Comm

Fifth Term: 

Network Security 2
Virtualization and Cloud Security
Network Service and Support
Intro to Psychology

Related Occupations: 

Help Desk Engineer, IT Network & Support Specialist, Senior Technology Consultant, IT Infrastructure Support Specialist, Computer Tech 1

Program Number: 

101512

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The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

University Transfer Agreement: 

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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University of Wisconsin-Stout
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Viterbo University
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Typical Start: 

Fall

Software and Technology: 

This program requires specific software and technology to complete classwork. Click here to see the list of items you will need for your courses.

If you do not have access to the items listed for your program, or if the items you have do not meet the requirements, resources may be available. Submit a Student Resource Request using our online form.

Internet access is required to access student accounts from off campus. The Learning Commons can provide information on free, off-campus Wi-Fi spots. Contact them at LearningCommons@westerntc.edu or call 608-785-9198.

For additional specifications, please review Technology and Software Recommendations for Most Classes on Western’s IT Knowledgebase.

Website Project In-take Form

Students in Western’s Web and Software Developer and Graphic Design programs are excited to work with you on your website project for your organization. Thank you for helping our students create real-life work that will provide them with a valuable learning experience and quality portfolio pieces.

Please review the following:

  • Western only takes on work that fits the instructional content of the courses and furthers the social and common good within our communities.
  • Consequently, projects large in scope may need multiple terms to be completed.
  • Western also reserves the right to turn away project requests due to resource limitations, student availability, and organizational status (e.g. non-profit vs for-profit, hobby websites, etc.).
  • Communication is very important. We ask that all clients make themselves available for project meetings and respond to emails and phone calls promptly (within 2 business days). We will do our best to follow the same standard for communication. Clients must meet deadlines for requested materials.
  • While students will try to deliver a product that fits each client's needs, we cannot guarantee your final design will be a "perfect fit.”
  • For the purpose of this request form, the terms “design” and “build” mean different things.
    • Design refers to the visual look and feel of the site (things like page layout, navigation structure, color scheme, typography, readability, and image and icon styling). The site design is static and will not work. It is a visual representation of the design to be built (coded).
    • Build refers to the structure of a website upon which design happens.
  • There is no charge for labor or electronic files.
  • We cannot host development sites for you, nor can we permanently host digital files for you on our server. Instead, our students will need access to your current site and can temporarily host digital files during the course of the project.
  • After the form is submitted, you will be added to a work list and contacted within 3-5 business days. No guarantees can be made that your request will be taken.
  • If you agree to these terms, click the "I Agree" button below to continue to the request form.

Framing & Construction

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

This certificate gives you the opportunity to develop the rough carpentry skills required in construction. Course topics include tools and equipment, safety, framing techniques, the construction process, and blueprint reading. The hands-on lab experiences prepare you for work as part of a framing crew.

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Rough Carpenter
Framer
Carpenter Assistant
Carpenter/Laborer
Construction Laborer

Program Credits: 

9.00

Total Cost: 

$1 477.35

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

Program Code: 

FRCN

First Term: 

OSHA for Woods
Residential Blueprint Reading
Framing Techniques
Commercial Blueprint Reading
Applied Math 1 - Wood

Program Number: 

90410C

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The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring

Nursing Petition Process

Western Technical College uses a petition process to determine acceptance into the Nursing Associate Degree program. The petition process is the method that students follow to inform Western when they are ready and prepared to move forward with the core program courses.

Many other technical colleges have moved to this process, which has proven to help students be more successful. The required steps help ensure that students are prepared for the rigor of the Nursing program, and it allows accepted students to focus exclusively on the core Nursing courses.

Nursing Petition Requirements

Western Technical College has implemented a streamlined application process for the Nursing Associate Degree program.

If you’re interested in completing the Nursing program, you can start the process by applying for admission to the college. Once admitted to the college, qualified applicants will be accepted as a Nursing Pre-Major student. Students are then selected for entry into core program courses through a Petition Process.

Cabinetmaking

Financial Aid Available: 

Not Financial Aid Eligible

Get started in cabinetmaking with this introduction to design concepts and construction methods. Courses cover woodworking tools and machinery, safety, cabinetmaking fundamentals, finishing techniques, and construction. Working with the latest technology, you will construct various types of commercial and residential cabinetry in a lab environment.

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Cabinet Assembler
Cabinet Builder
Cabinet Installer
Cabinetmaker
Framer
Woodworker

Program Credits: 

10.00

Total Cost: 

$1 641.50

Pathway: 

Cabinetmaking

Application Fee: 

$30 Application Fee

Application: 

Application

Program Code: 

CBMK

First Term: 

Residential Cabinetmaking
Commercial Cabinetry
Applied Math 1 - Wood

Program Number: 

614101

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The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.

Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal when registering for class.

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring

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