Wind Turbine Technician Program (T952)

Program Description

Program Overview

Prepare for a career in one of the fastest-growing energy sectors in the world with the Wind Turbine Technician certificate program. George Brown College created this online program to address a global need for people skilled in servicing, diagnosing, repairing and installing wind turbines and related equipment. 

Using multimedia learning resources and cutting-edge simulation software, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of wind turbine power and control circuits.  

Full Description

With online and on-demand delivery, the Wind Turbine Technician (T952) program provides a flexible and convenient option for adult learners to train for an exciting career while managing weekday work or family commitments.  

Modelled on George Brown College’s other innovative online technical training programs, the Wind Turbine certificate program provides basic technician-level training through independent study. The average completion time is 32 weeks, but students can complete the program at their own pace. 

Students will develop the skills needed for roles in the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of wind turbines and wind farms. 

The program integrates theory with laboratory experiments and projects. It consists of 14 modules of interactive curriculum using text, video, 2D and 3D animations, photos, audio clips and state-of-the-art interactive electrical/electronic/PLC (programmable logic controller) simulations. Students will receive a licensed copy of CircuitLogix, including 2D and 3D simulation and PLCLogix 500.

Program Specific Computer Requirements

Minimum computer requirements

  • Intel Core i3, i5, i7, AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or equivalent processor
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 500 MB of available disk space
  • Windows 7/ Windows 8/Windows 8.1/Windows 10/Windows 11
  • 32 and 64 bit compatible
  • Email account
  • Internet access

Note: Our program software is strictly made for Windows operating systems and will, therefore, only run on Windows-based computers. It will NOT work on Apple computers running Mac operating systems such as Macbook, Chromebook computers running Chrome operating systems such as Google Pixelbook or any device running Linux Operating Systems.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

People trained in the wind turbine sector work in a variety of jobs with many different titles, including:

  • Wind Energy Technician
  • Wind Turbine Repair Technician
  • Wind Turbine Service Technician
  • Wind Turbine Technician
  • Blade Repair Technician

Wind Turbine Technicians typically perform the following tasks:

  • Inspect the exterior and physical integrity of wind turbine blades and towers
  • Climb wind turbine towers to inspect or repair wind turbine equipment
  • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines
  • Test and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components and systems
  • Replace worn or malfunctioning components
  • Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis
  • Service underground transmission systems, wind farm substations, or fibre optic sensing and control systems

Industry

Wind energy is one of the fastest-growing energy sources in the world. Wind energy supplies 10 per cent of all the electricity produced in the U.S. and five per cent in Canada. Global installed wind generation capacity, both onshore and offshore, has increased by a factor of 100 in the past two decades, jumping from 8.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2002 to 850 GW in 2023. To further expand wind energy’s capabilities and benefits to society, researchers are working to address technical and socio-economic challenges supporting a decarbonized electricity future.

A skilled workforce of wind technicians will be required for the construction, installation (commercial and industrial), operation and maintenance of wind farms.

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