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Harness the Power with Centura College’s Wind Turbine Technician Program
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.
- Diploma
- Program length: 12 months
- Day courses: between 8:30am – 2:30pm
- Night courses: between 5:30pm – 11:30pm
Become a wind turbine technician
The Future of Energy: Benefits of Wind Turbine Technician Training
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.
Climb Higher with Industry Certifications
Our program offers the opportunity to complete certifications to further advance your knowledge, while giving you a competitive edge in the job market which include:
- Maritime-based certification(s)
- The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Introduction to Power Industry and Wind Turbine Maintenance Level I certification(s)
- CPR/Basic Life Support
Your Path to a Rising Industry: Scale New 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.
Program Duration and Content: Your Roadmap to Wind Turbine Success
Introduction to Wind Energy and Safety
Wind Turbine Electricity
Wind Power Controls & Distribution Systems
Wind Fasteners and Industrial Bearings
Introduction to Wind Energy and Safety
- Wind turbine safety
- Safe climbing guidelines
- Equipment inspections
- Environmental hazards
- Power industry and energy conversion
- Signal person techniques including crane communication
Wind Turbine Electricity
- Transformers
- Reactive power
- Power factor
- Overcurrent protection
- Common circuit breakers and various fuses
Wind Power Controls & Distribution Systems
- Mechanical and solid-state relay handling
- Wind turbine wiring diagrams
- Power generation basics and generators
- Introduction of animals and individual species that inhabit the areas of offshore wind turbines
- Wind turbine systems including control devices and power distribution
Wind Fasteners and Industrial Bearings
- Torque theory, tensioning and torquing hydraulic equipment and tools
- Taps and dies
- Industrial bearings such as plain, ball, guide, and take-up bearings
Financial Aid: Your Ticket to Education
We understand that money can be a big concern when it comes to getting an education, but we’re here to help. We offer financial assistance programs for eligible students.
Before you take that next step of enrolling, we strongly recommend first scheduling a meeting with one of our Financial Aid Advisors. They will guide you through all the different financial aid options available. Plus, they’ll lend a hand in filling out your applications.
Career Support: Navigating Your Path to Success
We want to see you exceed after you graduate. Our Career Services Department is here to lend a hand to current students and graduates in need of job placement support. The department provides services like resume writing, polishing up your interviewing skills, and assisting you through your job searching.
Voices of Centura
Success Stories
“We’re elaborating on special field trips, special types of labs and projects that we can get the students involved with that actually make them feel like they are making a difference here.”
– Trent Nylander, Program Coordinator
“In 12 months, you’re going to be able to commission a tower and build a tower.”
– John Blumenstein, Program Coordinator
Explore Centura Norfolk Campus: Where Your Dreams Take Shape
The Wind Turbine Technician program is offered at our campus in Norfolk, Virginia. The campus consists of a 24,000-square-foot facility with various amenities, including Wi-Fi, computer labs, lecture halls, and specialized labs for hands-on training. Centura College has a long history of career training since 1969, committed to providing students with educational tools and support.
Enroll with Ease: How to Begin Your Wind Turbine Technician Journey
Starting your journey at Centura College is simple.
*Applicants must meet admission requirements. Acceptance into the program is not guaranteed.
Program Requirements: Your Checklist for Entry into Wind Turbine Technician Training
Students enrolling in the Wind Turbine Technician program need to meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 or older or have an approved cosigner if under 18
- Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Have a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport
- Wind Turbine Technician students are required to submit to a criminal background check. Potential students pending charges or that have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony or otherwise are ineligible for a TWIC card will not be allowed admittance into the Wind Turbine Technician program.
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