Wind Energy
Learn a powerful skill and choose a powerful career. As a wind energy technician, your job is to install, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain wind turbines. We offer 1 and 2-year programs. Electrician Students can add on Wind Energy and get 2 degrees.
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Wind Energy Technology, A.A.S.
The Wind Energy Technology, A.A.S. degree blends engaging lectures with hands-on training to equip you with the skills needed for advanced technical troubleshooting and repairs on wind energy turbines. Upon graduation, you'll have the expertise to handle complex tasks such as daily assembly, service, repair, and operation of wind turbine generators and associated equipment with confidence, even with minimal supervision.
Length
- 2 years for Full-Time Students
- 60 Credits
Course List
Wind Energy Mechanic, Diploma
In the Wind Energy Mechanic program, you'll learn how to fix wind turbines through both classroom lessons and hands-on practice. After completing the program, you'll be skilled in assembling, servicing, and repairing wind turbine equipment with minimal supervision. Safety is crucial, so you'll need to follow OSHA rules and be comfortable climbing up to 300 feet. You'll also gain important skills like communication, understanding environmental issues, and interpreting technical data. Get ready to become a vital part of the wind energy industry!
Length
- 1 year for Full-Time Students
- 34 Credits
Course List
Windsmith, Certificate
Our Windsmith Certificate is designed to introduce you to the Wind Energy Industry. You will increase their working knowledge of this field. This certificate will introduce you to how the wind works, its reliability, and the related economic, environmental, and political issues. Learn basic operating principles of wind energy systems and the status of the industry's past and future.
Length
- 1 Semester for Full-Time Students
- 16 Credits
Career Opportunities
A Wind Turbine Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of wind turbines. This includes conducting inspections, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues, and performing regular maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of the turbines.
A Wind Turbine Assembler is tasked with assembling components of wind turbines, including blades, towers, and nacelles, according to engineering specifications and safety standards. They may work in a manufacturing facility, where they assemble parts and perform quality checks before the turbines are transported to installation sites.
A Wind Turbine Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and oversight of wind turbine projects, ensuring they stay on schedule, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards. They coordinate teams, manage resources, and handle stakeholder communications to ensure successful project completion.
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