Overview
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Windsmith
Installer
Turbine Technician
Eligible Program
The power of the wind to generate electricity for today’s consumer is only as reliable as the technicians who install and service the giant turbines. Today, wind is one of the fastest growing energy technologies. Wind turbine technicians are needed around the world to support the demand for clean, efficient energy.
The Wind Turbine Technology program at Mitchell Tech will allow students to learn about the basics of turbines, mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and the computer networks that allow the system to communicate. Unique hands-on experience will be available to students as they climb Mitchell Tech’s wind turbine located at the Crow Lake Wind Farm near White Lake, SD. Mitchell Tech is one of the few schools nationwide with its own operational 1.5 MW wind turbine.
A graduate of the program will find employment opportunities in turbine construction, maintenance and troubleshooting, power distribution, controls and other areas that move the power through the grid.
Curriculum
Award: Diploma
First Semester
Second Semester
Requirements
Drug/Alcohol Screening Requirements
Students are expected to conform to Rules for Programs with Required Drug and Alcohol Testing while enrolled in this program. See the MTC Catalog and Student Handbook for details.
Program Requirements
Students must complete all technical courses with a minimum grade of C. Students who do not achieve a C grade will be prevented from enrolling in the subsequent semester due to prerequisite requirements.
Computer Requirements
This program allows you to bring your own laptop as long as it meets these minimum specifications:
Processor – Intel Core i Series (i3, i5, i7) or AMD Ryzen
Operating System – Windows 10
Webcam Recommended
Memory – 4 GB or more
Internal Storage – 64 GB or more
Microsoft Office is available at no charge as long as enrolled at Mitchell Tech
NO APPLE/MAC COMPUTERS
Outcomes
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate OSHA-required safety while ascending and descending a 300’ wind turbine.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and control systems and sub-systems common to modern wind turbines.
- Demonstrate basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required to maintain a wind turbine.
- Troubleshoot complicated electrical problems on variable pitch systems.
- Demonstrate tower rescue
- Demonstrate basic electrical concepts required to maintain a wind turbine.
- Demonstrate the ability to use handheld test equipment to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
- Demonstrate understanding of Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedures for wind turbine and other equipment maintenance.
- Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot and maintain control and PLC systems.
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2021-22 Annual Program Review for information on how this program assures that its students are attaining learning outcomes.
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