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Wind Turbine Technician
Are you ready to play a crucial role in renewable energy? At Centura College, our Wind Turbine Technician program equips you with the technical skills needed to install, maintain, and repair wind turbines. Open a world of opportunities in the fast-growing wind energy industry through this program.
Program Overview
Our 12-month program introduces you to the fundamentals of generating electrical power from wind energy. You’ll learn about wind turbine safety, how to climb wind towers, and the intricacies of electrical theory. Our curriculum covers electrical circuits, electrical test equipment, alternating current and three-phase systems, circuit breakers and fuses, switching devices, and wind turbine power distribution systems. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with fasteners and torquing, bearings, lubrication, and hydraulic systems associated with wind turbines.
Career Opportunities
According to cleanpower.org, the Wind Turbine Technician profession is the second fastest growing job in the country, increasing by 44% over the next decade. Wind Turbine Technicians are in high demand and our program prepares you for entry-level employment as a Wind Turbine Technician. Once graduated, you’ll have the chance to find opportunities in the manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and operation aspects of the wind industry.
Format And Duration
- Diploma
- Program length: 12 months
- Day courses: between 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Night courses: between 5:30pm – 11:30pm
Wind Turbine Electricity
In the Wind Turbine Electricity course, learn all about advanced AC power concepts like single and three-phase alternating current. Additionally, discover the relationship between phases and how we use key components to refine AC power. Lessons covered include:
- Transformers
- Reactive power
- Power factor
- Overcurrent protection
Wind Fasteners and Industrial Bearings
In Wind Fasteners and Industrial Bearings, learn all about the nuts and bolts of wind turbines. This includes wind turbine fasteners and industrial bearings. Topics of the course include:
- Torque theory, tensioning and torquing hydraulic equipment and tools
- Taps and dies
- Industrial bearings such as plain, ball, guide, and take-up bearings
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Find out what your personality is like and discover your traits, worries & concerns about taking the next step to study at school towards a new and rewarding career. This quick and easy assessment will provide you with some insight into what to focus on and what you might need to watch out for to best prepare you for your new career and school goals!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do We Offer Financial Aid?
Yes, we offer Grants, Loans and Private Student Loans. Check for more info on our financial-aid page
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Why We Are Better?
We do things differently at our college and that’s why we get different results. As professionals, we believe success is a habit and not a destination. Students who learn the same successful habits that have been applied by many people who have come before them, often find themselves repeating and exceeding these same levels of success
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