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Wind Turbine Repair Technician
C

The program prepares students to become qualified and gainfully employed in various entities of the Wind Energy Industry. This program curriculum will expose students to the fundamentals of site acquisition, design, construction, turbine service, operation, preventative maintenance and repair.

The program focus will provide skill set training in safety, repelling techniques, first aid, communications, Geographic Information System (GIS) theory, maintenance of wind generating equipment, with emphasis on mechanical systems and subsystems (turbine components, gear boxes, gear failure, lubricants and preventive maintenance).

Further, students in this course of study will receive training in the compilation of data for determining the accuracy and function of mechanical and electrical equipment for wind turbine generators, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, AC/DC theory, generation/power distribution theory, fastening/tension/torquing, rigging and crane signaling.



ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior to being accepted into the program, students
must complete a basic skills assessment that places the student in MAT:063, Elementary Algebra, or higher.



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AAS


LENGTH
The length of the program will depend upon your educational preparation and the course load you carry.


See Education Plan for transfer-level course requirements and additional program information.