Wind Turbine Essentials

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive understanding of wind turbine maintenance and troubleshooting, covering preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, and corrective maintenance. It also develops proficiency in identifying and addressing technical challenges in wind turbine operations. The program is suitable for individuals with previous trade tickets or engineering degrees who wish to work in the wind turbine industry or pursue further education in the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Essentials of Wind Turbine Maintenance:
• Provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and practices involved in maintaining wind turbine systems.
• Covers preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, and corrective maintenance.
• Includes topics such as inspection and monitoring of turbine components, lubrication and oil analysis, blade maintenance, gearbox and generator maintenance, electrical system maintenance, and safety protocols.
• Essentials of Wind Turbine Troubleshooting:
• Provides a comprehensive understanding of the troubleshooting process specifically for wind turbines.
• Covers turbine component analysis, electrical system troubleshooting, mechanical system diagnostics, and control system problem-solving.
• Develops proficiency in identifying and addressing various technical challenges encountered in wind turbine operations.

Assessment:

• Passing grade for each course: 65%

Careers:

• Can work effectively in the wind turbine industry with previous trade tickets and engineering degrees.
• May decide to take a full-fledged wind turbine technician program in BC or other provinces.
• Academic credits from the course are transferable to other colleges and universities.