Wind Turbine Technology, Diploma
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.
This program 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 to have an 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.
Students are expected to conform to Rules for Programs with Required Drug and Alcohol Testing while enrolled in this program.
Note: Students are required to use a laptop computer for this program. Students may purchase a laptop from Mitchell Tech or bring their own device that meets Mitchell Tech specifications.
Award: Diploma
First Semester (Fall)
| EC 112 | Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| WTT 103 | Introduction to Wind Energy | 3 |
| WTT 106 | Electronics and Schematic Reading | 3 |
| WTT 109 | Turbine Safety and Rescue | 2 |
| CPR 100 | First Aid, CPR AED | 0.5 |
| OSHA 101 | OSHA 10 Construction | 1 |
| SSS 100 | Student Success | 1 |
| Math Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16.5 |
Second Semester (Spring)
| WTT 108 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| WTT 130 | Field Training I | 2 |
| WTT 150 | Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| WTT 214 | Theory of Power Generation | 3 |
| WTT 225 | Utility Safety | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Total Credit Hours: 33.5
