Maintenance/Operations

Employees with careers in maintenance/operations keep our D. Pathway Knowledge and Skills C. Cluster (Foundation) Knowledge and Skills future intact! These are the people who unload, inspect, and move new equipment into position. They determine the optimal placement of machines in a plant, assemble machinery, install machinery, repair machinery and perform preventive maintenance. They detect, diagnose and correct minor problems on machinery. They keep the structure of an establishment in good repair. They maintain the smooth operation of refineries, power plants, chemical plants and mills.

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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
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  Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology AAS
  
  Gas Utility Construction TD
  
  Electrician Wirer Apprentice A
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Associate of Science - University Transfer AAS
- Gateway Technical College
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  Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology AAS
  
  Facilities Maintenance TD
  
  Gas Utility Construction & Service TD
- Madison College
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  Civil Engineering Technology AAS
  
  Industrial Mechanic - HVAC TD
  
  Environmental Services Technician/HVAC Apprenticeship A
  
  Painter and Decorator Apprentice A
  
  Plumbing ABC A
  
  Sheet Metal Apprenticeship A
  
  Steamfitting Construction A
  
  Ironworking Apprenticeship A
  
  Telecommunications Voice Data Video Installer Technician A
  
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- Mid-State Technical College
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  Metering Technician Apprentice A
  
  Steamfitting Service Apprentice A
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
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  Civil Engineering Technology AAS
  
  Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology AAS
  
  Power Engineering & Boiler Operator TD
  
  Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician TD
  
  Steamfitting Service Apprentice A
- Moraine Park Technical College
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  Air Cond, Htg & Refrig Technology AAS
  
  Wind Energy Technology AAS
- Nicolet Area Technical College
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  Drafting Design Technician TD
  
  Carpentry Apprentice A
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  Civil Engineering Technology AAS
  
  Energy Management Technology AAS
  
  Heating* Ventilation* Air Conditioning And Refrigeration (hvacr) AAS
  
  Gas Utility Construction & Service TD
- Waukesha County Technical College
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  Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Service Technician TD
- Western Technical College
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  Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration AAS
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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  Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R) TD
University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Madison
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  Landscape Architecture B
  
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- UW-Milwaukee
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  Architectural Studies B
  
  Architecture D
  
  Architecture M
- UW-Stout
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  Construction B
Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Concordia University Wisconsin
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  Interior Design B
- Marquette University
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  Civil Engineering, General D
  
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- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
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- Milwaukee School of Engineering
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  Construction Management B
- Mount Mary College
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Blackhawk Technical College
- HVAC/R
Gateway Technical College
- Facilities Maintenance
- Gas Utility Construction and Service

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics or World History

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to the Built Environment

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History

Career and Technical Courses

The Language of Architecture and Construction

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III Technical Writing

Math

Algebra II

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

Economics Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Safety, Health and the Workplace Environment Principles of Maintenance and Operations

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV

Math

Construction Math or Statistics

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Applications in Maintenance and Operations

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English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III Technical Writing	English/ Language Arts IV
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Construction Math or Statistics
Science	Earth or Life or Physical Science	Biology	Physics	Chemistry
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics or World History	U.S. History	Economics Psychology
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to the Built Environment	The Language of Architecture and Construction Information Technology Applications	Safety, Health and the Workplace Environment Principles of Maintenance and Operations	Applications in Maintenance and Operations

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Algebra Trigonometry

Science

Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government or History Psychology/ Interpersonal Skills

Career and Technical Courses

Basic Troubleshooting Procedures • Restoration and Repair of Existing Structures

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Trigonometry

Science

Environmental Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Sociology Business Law

Career and Technical Courses

Technical Applications of Maintenance and Operations Maintenance/Operations Internship

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Maintenance/Operations Major (4-Year Degree Program)

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 15	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Algebra Trigonometry	Trigonometry
Science	Physics	Environmental Science
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government or History Psychology/ Interpersonal Skills	Sociology Business Law
Career and Technical Courses	Basic Troubleshooting Procedures • Restoration and Repair of Existing Structures	Technical Applications of Maintenance and Operations Maintenance/Operations Internship	Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization	Complete Maintenance/Operations Major (4-Year Degree Program)