WTT 232 - Wind Turbine Field Training

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course includes practices corresponding to industry methodologies and standards of safe operations of a wind power generating facility, including the techniques of proper ascent and descent of wind turbine generators, day-to-day operations, and the infrastructure that is in place as part of a typical power plant.
Competencies

Examine fitness and ergonomic issues
1. Discuss the benefits of an industrial athlete program
2. Discuss work-related injuries and their prevention
3. Participate in regular fitness activities
Analyze safety issues of wind turbines
1. Review basic safety equipment and requirements
2. Demonstrate understanding of safety equipment inspection practices
3. Perform safe tower climbing practices
Identify the OSHA safety standards and hazard communications (MDS)
1. Discuss industry safety standards
2. Describe first aid and CPR training requirements
3. Demonstrate tower emergency and rescue procedures
Identify the wind turbine nacelle and its related components
1. Discuss the rotor assembly components
2. Describe the types of gearboxes with related components
3. Identify the generator assembly components
4. Ascertain the turbine control system functions
5. Describe the uses of supervisory control associated with data acquisition systems
Examine the electrical power grid system
1. Discuss the components of a power substation
2. Demonstrate understanding of the “balance of plant” for operations

AY2026
Competencies Revised Date: AY2026