Applied Engineering Technology-Wind Turbine Technologies, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• MAT 772 - Applied Math Credits: 3
• MFG 276 - Hand & Bench Machine Tools Credits: 1
• ELT 303 - Principles of Electricity Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• ELT 131 - Motor Controls Credits: 3
• COM 703 - Communication Skills Credits: 3

Semester 2

• MAT 773 - Applied Math II Credits: 3
• IND 147 - Mechanical Power Trans II Credits: 4
• WTT 223 - Airfoils and Composite Repair Credits: 3
• WTT 103 - Introduction to Wind Energy Credits: 3

Semester 3

• WTT 114 - Field Training & Project Oper Credits: 5
• WTT 133 - Wind Turbine Mechanical Sys Credits: 3

Semester 4

• ELT 217 - Advanced Motor Controls Credits: 3
• ELT 791 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Credits: 3
• ELT 792 - Hydraulics & Pneumatics Lab Credits: 2
• ELT 123 - Programmable Controllers Credits: 3
• WTT 216 - Power Generation/Transmission Credits: 3
• WTT 245 - Electrical Practical App Credits: 4

Semester 5

• MFG 172 - Related Welding-Indust Maint Credits: 3
• MGT 145 - Human Relations in Management Credits: 3
• CAD 119 - Intro Computer-Aided Drafting Credits: 3
• WTT 247 - Controls & Troubleshooting Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree: Wind Turbine Technologies Concentration - 69*

*Program total credits do not include 1 entry requirement credit.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for program: $14,362**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical equipment.
• Develop and utilize predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Perform facilities maintenance and upgrades.
• Use digital electronic equipment including PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical motor controls and electrical equipment.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Apply technical skills in mechanical and electronic equipment and repair.
• Diagnose and repair industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Use digital electronic equipment in automated production systems.
• Diagnose and repair power transmission systems in industrial equipment.
• Wind turbine technicians will need the following attributes:
• Ability to climb towers and work outside.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Lift heavy equipment and tools, some in excess of 45 pounds.
• Be unafraid of heights and confined spaces.
• Possess a healthy respect for heights.
• Be in excellent physical condition.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work productively in adverse conditions.
• Ability to work while suspended in a harness for extended periods of time.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• High demand for industrial electrical and mechanical technicians.
• Great variety of types of work in many types of business and industry.
• Wind turbine technicians with the following conditions could have limited career opportunities:
• Heart disease or hypertension
• Epilepsy, seizures, or blackouts
• Dizziness or impaired balance
• Severe allergic reaction to insect bites (anaphylactic shock)
• Brittle or uncontrolled diabetes
• Peripheral Vascular Disease (poor blood circulation to extremities)
• Severe hearing loss
• Psychiatric illness
• Extreme Sun Sensitivity
• Severe tendonitis or arthritis
• Obesity
• Anticipated average starting salary $58,580/year, $28.16/hour (Source: 2021 data from bls.gov).

Program Competencies

1. Repair industrial mechanical equipment, electrical motor controls, electrical systems, and digital electronic equipment including PLCs
2. Troubleshoot industrial mechanical equipment, electrical motor controls, electrical systems, and digital electronic equipment including PLCs
3. Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs
4. Perform Lock Out Tag out to electrical and mechanical components
5. Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

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