This Program is offered at the following campus locations: Dawson Creek
Description:
Students in the Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician program explore the theory supporting wind turbines and the practical maintenance procedures required to maintain turbine output. Safe work practice is stressed throughout. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to enter the field as wind turbine technicians, or to progress to higher levels of certification in the industry.
Graduates also have the opportunity to gain international certification that will allow them to work around the world. Graduates are eligible to write the BZEE Certification Examination (at an additional cost). Then, to qualify for a permanent BZEE certificate, graduates must provide Northern Lights College (NLC) with a letter from their employer indicating they have completed a minimum of 160 hours employment (paid or unpaid) within the wind turbine technician field along with an application for the BZEE certificate.
As well, upon successful completion of the Electrical portion of the program, students will write the NLC Electrical Level 1 Apprenticeship exam. Recognition from the Industry Training Authority of British Columbia will be granted to students who achieve a minimum of 70 per cent on the exam.
Certification: Certificate in Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician
Program Contact: Duane Mitchell and Mark Heartt
Dean: Jeff Lekstrom
Admission Requirements:
Applicants will fit one of three specific groups:
1) High school dual credit students:
Grade 11 level completion that includes:
Grade 11 English, or Career and College Preparation English 040 Advanced English, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus 11), or Career and College Preparation Math 040 Advanced Algebraic Mathematics, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), with 67% (C+) or higher
2) Adults – Submission of a high school transcript indicating:
Grade 11 level completion that includes:
Grade 11 English, or Career and College Preparation English 040 Advanced English, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Math (Applications, Principles or Pre-Calculus 11), or Career and College Preparation Math 040 Advanced Algebraic Mathematics, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), with 67% (C+) or higher
3) Adults or high school dual credit students – Completion of assessment:
An applicant who does not have the above academic background is required to write an assessment in Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning; and an Electrical Math Assessment A minimum Grade Equivalent (GE) score of 12.0 or higher is required for Reading Comprehension; 11.0 or higher is required for Number Operations and Problem Solving; an above average score (51/70; 6th Stanine) required for Mechanical Reasoning; and a score of 70% or higher in the Electrical Math Assessment. Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interview may be conducted via teleconference if necessary.
Program Length (Weeks): 40 (2 five month terms/no classes during summer break)
Program Length (Hours): 1267.5
Program Intake Start: February
Program Intake Finish: January
Available Seats: 16
Application Deadline: All completed applications must be received one month prior to start of the program. Completed applications received after this date will be reviewed based on seat availability.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required one month prior to program start date to hold a seat in the program.
Career Prospects:
Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician. Demand is strong not only in North America, but in Europe as well.
Affiliations:
- Lethbridge College
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Vestas America
- BZEE-International
- Great Plains College
- Industry Training Authority
Additional Requirements and Supplies:
- Assessment Fee (if applicable)
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Textbooks
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Safety Gear (CSA approved steel toe boots and glasses)
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Instruction Related Fees (panel, electronics, and fluid mechanics kits)
Eligibility for Canada Student Loans: Yes
Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
Required Minimum Grade: 70% within each course
Residency Requirements: 60%
Important Information:
• Program graduates are responsible for paying to write the BZEE Certification Examination. Cost is approximately €250 (250 EUROs), subject to change without notice.
• A time notified interim certificate will be issued by BZEE upon successful completion of the program. Then, to qualify for a permanent BZEE certificate, graduates must provide Northern Lights College (NLC) with a letter from their employer indicating they have completed a minimum of 160 hours employment (paid or unpaid) within the wind turbine technician field along with an application for the BZEE certificate.
Courses:
Term One:
Term Two:
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