Wind Turbine Technician, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• ELT 950 - Intro to Renewable Energy Credits: 2
• WTT 114 - Field Training & Project Oper Credits: 5
• WTT 133 - Wind Turbine Mechanical Sys Credits: 3

Semester 2

• WTT 216 - Power Generation/Transmission Credits: 3
• WTT 245 - Electrical Practical App Credits: 4
• WTT 247 - Controls & Troubleshooting Credits: 4

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 21

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$193.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program: **$4,053.00

**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.
• Maintain service records
• Interact with members for the workforce who have various levels of knowledge and experience with electronic 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.
  • Ability to work productively in adverse conditions.
  • Ability to work while suspended in a harness for extended periods of time.
  • Be in excellent physical condition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of test equipment used for testing, calibrating and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Apply knowledge to problems with the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to understand technical manuals and reference material to upgrade existing skills and learn new skills.
• Communicate with managers and staff regarding the safe operation, Installation and modification of electronic systems.
• Work well in a team environment

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
• 2020 national median salary of $ 59,800 per year / $ 28.75 per hour (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Program Competencies

1. Repair industrial mechanical equipment, electrical motor controls, electrical systems, and digital electronic equipment including PLCs specifically related to Wind Turbines
2. Troubleshoot industrial mechanical equipment, electrical motor controls, electrical systems, and digital electronic equipment including PLCs specifically related to Wind Turbines
3. Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs specifically related to Wind Turbines
4. Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment specifically related to Wind Turbines

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