Wind Energy Technician Description
Sioux City Campus
The number of wind turbines in Iowa and in the United States continues to increase, as does the need for skilled workers who are able to install, maintain, service, and operate them. The Wind Energy Technician program encompasses the skill sets needed as a technician and/or operator, depending on the career path students choose. A number of certificate and diploma options will be available, allowing students to customize their interests and training accordingly.
Wind is the fastest growing energy source in the United States. In 2007, wind energy production increased by 21 percent, and a recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy suggests that it could contribute 20 percent of the nations electricity by 2030. Although BLS does not collect data specifically on wind energy employment, the American Solar Energy Society estimates that in 2006 there were f16,000 jobs in wind turbine construction and maintenance.
Required Classes
Search For Available Classes - First Semester
SDV 108 The College Experience 1
WTT 103 Introduction to Wind Energy 3
MAT 772 Applied Math 3
WTT 139 Wind Turbine Maintenance Fundamentals 3
ELE 112 Basic Electrical Theory 3
BCA 206 Applied Computer Concepts OR
CSC 110 Introduction to Computers 3
ELE 224 Electric Code Safety & Grounding Fundamentals 1
Search For Available Classes - Second Semester
WTT 103 Introduction to Wind Energy 3
MAT 772 Applied Math 3
WTT 139 Wind Turbine Maintenance Fundamentals 3
ELE 112 Basic Electrical Theory 3
BCA 206 Applied Computer Concepts OR
CSC 110 Introduction to Computers 3
ELE 224 Electric Code Safety & Grounding Fundamentals 1
COM 723 Workplace Communications 3
EGT 142 Fluid Power I 2
WTT 149 Wind Tech Safety Standards and Procedures 3
MFG 520 Predictive Maintenance 2
ELT 154 Industrial Electronics 3
WTT 131 Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems 2
Search For Available Classes - Third Semester
EGT 142 Fluid Power I 2
WTT 149 Wind Tech Safety Standards and Procedures 3
MFG 520 Predictive Maintenance 2
ELT 154 Industrial Electronics 3
WTT 131 Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems 2
WTT 201 Wind Turbine Site Construction and Location 1
WTT 932 Wind Turbine Internship 4
Search For Available Classes - Fourth Semester
WTT 932 Wind Turbine Internship 4
PSY 102 Human and Work Relations 3
ELT 250 Programmable Logic Controllers 3
BPT 114 Instrumentation I 2
ELE 192 Principles of Motor/Transformers 3
WTT 151 Wind Turbine System Operations 4
Search For Available Classes - Fifth Semester
ELT 250 Programmable Logic Controllers 3
BPT 114 Instrumentation I 2
ELE 192 Principles of Motor/Transformers 3
WTT 151 Wind Turbine System Operations 4
WTT 147 Gauging and Measurement 2
WTT 153 Wind Turbine Systems Troubleshooting 4
EMS 114 Emergency Medical Responder 2
WTT 214 Basic Networking & Computer Technology 3
PEA 148 Physical Fitness I 2
Program Total 65
WTT 153 Wind Turbine Systems Troubleshooting 4
EMS 114 Emergency Medical Responder 2
WTT 214 Basic Networking & Computer Technology 3
PEA 148 Physical Fitness I 2
Program Total 65
Advisors
Chad Plante, Wind Coordinator Ext. 1326 Room B121 chad.plante@witcc.edu
Greg Strong, BS, BA, Division Chair Ext. 1480 Room A111 greg.strong@witcc.edu
No Gainful Employment program data available.