Program Description:
Wind Turbine Technician’s perform maintenance, repair, diagnosis, and adjustments on wind turbine equipment. Students will gain introductory knowledge on resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions to the various systems on a wind turbine. Students will also learn the required safety standards for working on site with emphasis on fall protection, at height rescue, first aid and electrical safety. They will learn procedures involving record keeping, creating reports, and submitting documentation pertinent to the job. Testing systems, component repair and troubleshooting equipment are core requirements to the student’s hands on competencies where they will utilize hand and power tools to perform simulated turbine work.