Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Accounting

The Accounting program provides the educational background and training required for entry positions in private business and industry, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms. Students in this program receive a thorough foundation in accounting theory and practice as students learn to perform a variety of business accounting functions. Graduates are prepared for positions as junior accountants in public accounting firms, private industry, or government service.

Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant program trains students in basic accounting for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Students also study income tax preparation for individuals, payroll accounting, and computerized accounting. They can then choose to specialize in business taxation or business spreadsheet applications.

Agribusiness Management

Combine business and science to help farmers produce a product and make a profit.

Agricultural Power & Equipment Technician

Agronomy

The curriculum offers the opportunity to manage, create, and produce crops by using correct agronomy principles and techniques. The student will obtain skills in crop protection, soil science, pest control, precision ag, and sustainable agriculture.

Animal Science

Whether your passion is dairy or livestock the innovative training of our Animal Science program will provide you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career. Classes focus on animal nutrition, herd health, reproduction, genetics, milk or meat quality, record keeping, and industry related technology.

Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery

The need for qualified animal handling and meat processing employees is in high demand throughout the USA. The WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has provided funding for interested students to complete this technical diploma.

Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician

The Southwest Tech Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician program is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. Each year American drivers log millions of miles on the highways, and each year there are thousands of accidents that will require the service of a trained technician to repair these vehicles.

Automotive Technician

The Southwest Tech Automotive Technician program is accredited by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation. The Automotive Technician program teaches students essential servicing techniques, including the testing, repairing, and rebuilding of basic automotive systems, as well as diagnosis and repair of automotive and light truck electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Building Trades–Carpentry

Building Trades-Carpentry students are trained to construct residential structures using both standard and sustainable building materials. Students will prepare for this career through a blend of classroom theory and hands-on experience. Students will become adept at using hand tools, portable power tools, and other equipment common in the carpentry profession, as well as working with lumber, panel products, concrete, roofing materials, fasteners, and a variety of hardware.

Business Management

The Business Management program provides students with the tools needed to meet the challenges of managing a business. Students receive a background in business operations, accounting, marketing, service operations management, human resource management, team building, problem solving, and business law. Business managers are found in every sector of the economy, in nearly all work settings.

Cancer Information Management

This two year associate degree in Cancer Information Management prepares students for a career working in hospitalbased or population-based registries. Various healthcare agencies need dedicated specialists to collect, manage, and disseminate vital data that goes into cancer registries. Graduates are eligible to take the NCRA Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credentialling exam.

Cancer Information Management Advanced Technical Certificate

The Cancer Information Management Advanced Technical Certificate prepares students that have already earned at least an associate's degree in any profession for a career working in hospital-based or population-based registries. Various healthcare agencies need dedicated specialists to collect, manage, and disseminate vital data that goes into cancer registries. Graduates are eligible to take the NCRA Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) credentialling exam.

Child Care Services

Students in this fast-growing field receive training in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula for children in the birth-to-eight-years age range; using positive guidance techniques to manage an early childhood classroom; providing for the health, safety, and physical needs of the children; and work with families to provide connections for the child between home and their place of care.

CNC Setup Technician

Are you looking for a career that’s in high demand, pays well, and offers plenty of room to grow? Southwest Tech’s newly revamped CNC Setup Technician Program is your gateway to a successful future in manufacturing. Whether you’re a high school student planning your next step or an adult ready for a career change, this program is built to set you up for success.

Construction Electrician

Construction electricians lay out, assemble, install and test electrical circuits of fixtures, controls and switches, alarms, communications, and light and power systems. The Construction Electrician Apprenticeship Program is five years in length, consisting of 8,000 hours. The apprentice attends 576 hours of paid related instruction classes at Southwest Tech. Classes are usually one 8-hour day every other week between August and May.

Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program combines theory with practice in the art of haircutting, styling, perm waving and chemical relaxing, haircolor, highlighting, foiling techniques, and nail and skin care. Students gain experience in Southwest Tech's Creative Elements Salon by working on mannequins, fellow students, and salon guests. Students also learn the business aspects of working in a salon, including professional and personal development, business practices, communication, and Wisconsin state law.

Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 2

The Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement program provides training in protecting lives and property, as well as preserving the peace while upholding the law. Students study patrol procedures for residential, commercial, and industrial areas, learn to monitor traffic for safe and legal operations, and understand how to properly issue warnings, citations, and make arrests.

Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement 720 Academy

The Southwest Tech 720-hour Law Enforcement Academy is designed for those seeking a law enforcement career in the State of Wisconsin. The instruction meets the criteria established by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Training and Standards Bureau. Training is delivered via lecture, group discussion, hands-on exercises, and scenario participation. The training instructors are a combination of educators and active or retired law enforcement officers.

Criminal Justice Studies

The Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement program provides training in protecting lives and property, as well as preserving the peace while upholding the law. Students study patrol procedures for residential, commercial, and industrial areas, learn to monitor traffic for safe and legal operations, and understand how to properly issue warnings, citations, and make arrests.

Dairy and Livestock Technician

The Dairy and Livestock Technician program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills needed to work with animals. Focus is on animal reproduction, nutrition, and health.

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant program includes instruction and practical experience on how to use and care for dental equipment instruments, expose and process radiographs, record medical and dental information, assist with dental emergencies, perform basic office procedures, and maintain an inventory of supplies. Dental assistants are vital to the safe and efficient operation of the dental office, assisting the dentist in the treatment room, the lab, and with business administration.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program teaches students to implement developmentally-appropriate activities for children aged infant through eight years old. A focus on maintaining a safe and healthy environment, building relationships with parents and staff, and guiding children's behavior is emphasized. With an on-campus daycare facility, students have the opportunity to put theory into practice before embarking on a rewarding career.

Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0–2

The Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2 is designed for individuals wishing to satisfy the state of Wisconsin Licensing Code, DCF251, Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers. Potential occupations include caregiver, childcare provider, and daycare teacher, among others.

Electrical Power Distribution

Electric lineworkers install and repair cables and wires used in electrical power and distribution systems. They erect poles and lightor heavy-duty transmission towers. They locate line trouble, climb poles, use hot line tools, and operate and maintain substations. This program provides theoretical and hands-on training in all phases of power line construction and maintenance.

Electro-Mechanical Technology

In the world of manufacturing, constant technology change brings with it more complex systems of assembly, control measurement, and material processing of manufactured products. The Electro-Mechanical Technology program provides training in electrical and electronic controls, robotics, utilization of computers and computer-based controls, as well as the knowledge of how these controls integrate with hydraulics, pneumatics and other mechanical drive elements to form automated systems.

Emergency Medical Technician/Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is designed to prepare students for careers in pre-hospital emergency care. This comprehensive program equips students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to provide care in emergency situations. The program is led by seasoned EMS professionals who bring real-world insights and practical expertise to the classroom.

Golf Course Management

The Golf Course Management program prepares students for positions as managers and assistant managers of both public and private golf courses. Job duties may include managing personnel and public relations, overseeing food and beverage operations, administering financial plans, coordinating golf shop operations, managing the maintenance of facilities and equipment, directing turf and non-turf management practices, and complying with regulatory and legal issues.

Graphic & Web Design

Graphic and web designers create a wide variety of materials, including advertisements, displays, packaging, signs, logos, web sites, and web pages to meet the needs and preferences of their various clients for communication and promotion. Graphic and web designers work as in-house designers for a company, as staff designers for a graphic design firm, or as freelance designers. This growing profession needs creative minds that have excellent visualization, computer, and design skills.

Health Information Technology

The Health Information Technician program accreditor of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Technician has been reaffirmed through 2028-2029.

Human Services Associate

The Human Services Associate program trains students to provide information, support, care, and advocacy in a human service setting. Students acquire the skills needed to work with individuals, groups, and communities. They learn to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. General education courses included in the program teach students to better understand social problems.

Individualized Technical Studies

The Individualized Technical Students program allows students to combine courses from two or more major areas of study into an Associate of Applied Science Degree that meets specific career preparation goals not available in other Southwest Tech programs. Students begin by completing a program plan that outlines career objectives, and the courses needed to meet those objectives.

Industrial Electrician

The industrial electrician maintains and repairs many different types of electrical equipment. They may also modify or install electrical equipment like motors, transformers, generators, machine controls and lighting systems in industrial, commercial and public establishments. The electrician is responsible for the periodic inspection of equipment to locate and repair defects before breakdowns occur. The Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship Program is four years in length.

Industrial Mechanic

The Industrial Mechanic program teaches technical skills in mechanical drive systems, electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, laser alignment, basic welding and machining, and many other in-demand skill sets that employers are looking for. Graduates have the option of seeking employment or enrolling in the two year Electromechanical Technology program.

IT-Cybersecurity Specialist

The IT-Cybersecurity and Network Administration program provides students with the skills required to maintain a secure IT 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, physical server computing, cloud computing, and associated physical security technologies.

IT-Network Systems Technician

The IT-Network Systems Technician program provides students with the skills required to support the integrity of a computer network infrastructure. Students will be able to manage, configure and troubleshoot common system infrastructure issues, including network switching, routing, IP services, fiber optics, premises cabling and basic network device security. Students will work with business class systems such as Cisco, Microsoft and Linux.

Laboratory Science Technician

The Lab Science program is being offered at Richland Center High School. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or our Career Prep Coordinator, Brianna Fortney by bfortney@swtc.edu. Food quality technicians work in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy plenty of variety in your work day in the high-demand food processing industry. You’ll work as part of a food quality team, producing internationally-recognized products, such as cheese, yogurt, butter, and more.

Liberal Arts-Associate of Arts

The Liberal Arts - Associate of Arts degree provides a general education coursework foundation for individuals that intend to continue their education at a baccalaureate degree granting college or university. The Associate of Arts degree plan has more of a focus on Humanities and Social Science classes. By completing this degree, you have the benefit of a degree-todegree transfer, where universities grant junior status and waive specific lower division requirements.

Liberal Arts-Associate of Science

The Liberal Arts - Associate of Science degree provides a general education coursework foundation for individuals that intend to continue their education at a baccalaureate degree granting college or university. The Associate of Science degree plan has more of a focus on Natural Science and Mathematics classes. By completing this degree, you have the benefit of a degree-todegree transfer, where universities grant junior status and waive specific lower division requirements.

Logistics

Logistics Pathway is designed to equip the student with the skills necessary to be successful in improving efficiency and profitability within the supply chain. Potential occupations include: Freight Broker, Logistics Coordinator, Load Planner, International Coordinator, Cargo Agent, Freight Forwarder, Receiving Manager, Traffic Manager, Shipping Coordinator, Transportation Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, Fleet Manager, Loader Operator, Shipping and Receiving Operator or Shipper, among others.

Mechatronics Technician

A Mechatronics Technician is an electrical, mechanical, and electronics systems technician in industrial plants. The job includes work in automation and robotics in modern manufacturing processes. Work processes include installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment/devices. Workers typically troubleshoot, operate, and debug industrial computer and communication systems, including Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) technologies.

Medical Assistant

Medical assistants serve an important role on the medical team by performing a wide variety of clinical and clerical duties. The Medical Assistant program is designed to orient students to the duties of a physician’s office employee, from general office procedures to the technical phases of exam room assisting, and elementary medical laboratory techniques.

Medical Coding Specialist

The Medical Coding Specialist program prepares students for employment as entry-level coding specialists in health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, physician practice groups, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, and home health care agencies. This program teaches students to review medical documentation provided by physicians and other health care providers, and translate it into universally recognized numeric codes.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Students in the Medical Laboratory Technician program learn to perform routine clinical laboratory tests such as hematology, clinical chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, serology/ immunology, coagulation, molecular and other emerging diagnostics. They develop communication skills, as this career requires frequent interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education.

Midwife (Direct Entry)

Nail Technician

The Nail Technician Technical Diploma offers students a degree in nail services which gives you the knowledge and tools to start as a Licensed Manicurist. Students will learn nail service including manicuring, pedicuring, nail enhancements, gel polishes, nail art, and spa services.

Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistants play an important role in basic patient/ resident care activities in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care settings, including home health care. The Nursing Assistant course meets state and federal requirements for training and testing, and is open to individuals 16 years of age or older. The course also serves as one prerequisite for individuals applying for the Nursing – Associate Degree program.

Nursing-Associate Degree

Payroll Assistant

Learn the basics of managing payroll.

Phlebotomy/Specimen Processor

The phlebotomy technician or specimen processor is a vital role in nearly every type of health care facility. Phlebotomists are trained to draw blood from a patient for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donations or research.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of a physical therapist. Their duties include assisting the physical therapist with treatment programs according to the plan of care; training patients in exercises and activities of daily living; conducting treatments; using special equipment; administering modalities and other treatment procedures; and reporting to the physical therapist about the patient’s responses.

Plumbing

Plumbers install, repair and maintain the water supply, waste water treatment, drainage and gas systems in homes, commercial and industrial buildings. The work includes plumbing tasks to assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes. The Technical Plumbing Apprenticeship program is five years in length, with a minimum of 8,000 hours.

Production Planner

Production Planners are involved with the planning and controlling of the flow of materials and information to effectively manage an organization’s resources, minimize costs, and provide high levels of customer service. Completion of the Production Planner Pathway Certificate will prepare you for an introductory position within supply chain management, help you cross train in a new area, or expand your skills within a short time period.

Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Radiography

Help doctors and patients find the answers they need. Radiographers provide an inside look. The Radiography associate degree program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College will prepare you for a career as a radiographer. Radiographers, also known as radiologic technologists, play a key role in many health care settings, producing medical images used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Supply Chain Assistant

Students can take as little as one year to complete this online Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma, which provides concentrated learning by focusing on occupational areas. Students learn about supply chain management and how it relates to purchasing, inventory management, logistics, negotiations, global supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, lean, and service operations.

Supply Chain Management

Students can build on the online Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma and earn an associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management. The associate’s degree includes additional courses in team building, management, statistics, and lean six sigma. These added courses prepare a student to apply DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve and control) to supply chain processes.

Surgical Technology

Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.

Tax Preparer Assistant

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Technical Studies–Journeyworker

The Technical Studies-Journeyworker program provides students who have completed a registered apprenticeship program an option to receive an associate degree designed around individual needs. The Journeyworker Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a 60 credit degree designed for individuals seeking academic recognition for the completion of a registered apprenticeship. It is intended to support lifelong learning and accelerate the achievement of individual career goals.

Welding

The welding program trains students in manual, and semiautomatic welding processes used in a variety of fabrication and construction industries. Students develop skill proficiency through practice in over 19 welding processes, in all positions, and with a variety of metals.