Wind Turbine Technician Diploma

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Wind Turbine Technician program of study prepares students to climb wind towers to inspect the exterior and physical integrity of wind turbine towers. Students will learn routine maintenance on wind turbines; test and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Graduates of this program are awarded a diploma degree.

Students must complete the curriculum described below:

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

ELT 215 - Motors and Controls 2.0 Credit(s)
ELT 196 - Circuit Analysis I 5.0 Credit(s)
IND 109 - Equipment Safety and Operation 3.0 Credit(s)
SER 120 - Introduction to Renewable Energy 3.0 Credit(s)
MAT 743 - Technical Math 3.0 Credit(s) ¹
ATR 133 - Fluid Power Systems 2.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 18.0 Credits

Second Semester

ELT 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers 3.0 Credit(s)
ELT 251 - Programmable Logic Controllers Lab 2.0 Credit(s)
SER 160 - Electricity III 3.0 Credit(s)
WTT 202 - Advanced Wind Energy 4.0 Credit(s)
WTT 110 - Wind Energy Workplace Safety 3.0 Credit(s)
WTT 143 - Mechanical Power Transmission 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 18.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 36.0

Notes:

¹May substitute with MAT 102 or higher