Wind Turbine Technical Training
Here at Tower Training Academy, our mission is to set and provide the standard in Technical Wind Turbine Training. We coach, mentor, encourage and aid in job placement for our students in the renewable energy sector.
We continually improve our services and processes to better support our students to be safe and successful on their new career path as a Certified Turbine Technician.
Here at Tower Training Academy, our mission is to set and provide the standard in Technical Wind Turbine Training. We coach, mentor, encourage and aid in job placement for our students in the renewable energy sector.
We continually improve our services and processes to better support our students to be safe and successful on their new career path as a Certified Turbine Technician.
As a Wind Turbine Technician, you will perform maintenance, repair, diagnosis, and adjustments on wind turbine equipment. During this apprenticeship, you will gain introductory knowledge on resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic malfunctions to the various systems on a wind turbine. As a student you will also learn the required safety standards for working on site with emphasis on fall protection, at height rescue, first aid and electrical safety. You will learn procedures involving record keeping, creating reports, and submitting documentation pertinent to the job. Testing systems, component repair and troubleshooting equipment are core requirements to your hands on competencies where you will utilize hand and power tools to perform simulated turbine work.
- Credential: Certificate
- Duration: 240 Hours
- Books: All books are included in the training program
- Prerequisites: Candidates should be over 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and a High School Diploma or GED
Wind Turbine Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the need for trained wind turbine technicians is expected to double in the next eight years.
Recent information published in the Occupational Outlook Handbook states the need for wind turbine service technicians is projected to grow 60% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Tower Training Academy is partnering with the wind energy industry to help meet the demand for trained wind turbine technicians. We have long-standing relationships with wind energy employers who keep us up to date on the industry demands for training. Based on their input, we constantly adjust our training to stay ahead of industry requirements.
Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Wind Turbine Technicians, at
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/wind-turbine-technicians.htm
(visited July 11, 2024).
B2B Partners
Tower Training Academy Inc partners with businesses in the Renewable Energy Industry. These partners place our student graduates into the workforce upon graduation in high skill and wage positions such as Site or Travel Technician.
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Non-Profit Partnerships
Tower Training Academy Inc partners with non-profit organizations to help provide workforce development initiatives to the community at large. These partnerships are critical to the advancement of initiatives that help the work shortage in skilled trades.
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College and Institution Partnerships
Tower Training Academy Inc partners with colleges, institutions, and universities to broaden the scope of trade skill set initiatives that provide structured training.
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