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WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
When looking at wind turbine technician schools, consider training in Lisle, Illinois, right by Chicago, also known as the Windy City. Our Wind Turbine Technician training program at Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, offers hands-on learning in state-of-the-industry labs and supportive instructors experienced in the industry who can provide useful insight. In just 30 weeks, you could be prepared to pursue an entry-level career in the wind industry!1
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING
What Makes Wind Turbine Technician Training Different With Us?
- Relationships with employers1
- Complete the program in just 30 weeks
- No prior experience needed
- Hands-on learning that mirrors real-world experience
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN COURSES IN LISLE, IL
With a curriculum built hand-in-hand with industry leaders, students enrolled in our Wind Turbine Technician school can gain industry-needed skills to help them feel confident when pursuing entry-level careers in the field. Here are some of the course titles in the program:
- Energy Industry Fundamentals
- Safety Compliance
- DC Electrical Theory
- AC Electrical Theory
- Renewable Energy and Control Devices
- Wind Turbine Components
- Wind Turbine Operations, Climb & Rescue
- Metrology
- Advanced Electrical and Industrial Controls
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR ME
With Chicago just 27 miles away, UTI Lisle’s location offers plenty of entertainment while you train. Plus, ,Illinois ranks sixth for states with the most amount of wind turbines and seventh in generating electricity from wind, so you’ll be in a great place to train! And most importantly, students at UTI Lisle are equipped with knowledge and hands-on experience to help prepare them for entry-level careers in the wind industry.11
CAMPUS LOCATION
2611 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, Illinois 60532
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
630-529-2662 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
* If you wish to post a job please click here.
The demand for wind technicians is growing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), wind technician employment is expected to grow 60% from 2023 to 2033.63
Also according to the BLS, the median annual salary for wind power technicians in the United States was $61,770 in May 2023.61 This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.
Photo from UTI's Canton campus.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Completing training to pursue an entry-level career depends on the school and program you attend. With our Wind Turbine Technician program coming to UTI Lisle, you could complete training in just 30 weeks.
- It can depend on the job and position, as not all wind careers require travel. But there are wind technicians who travel to different sites throughout the country to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair wind turbines.
- Education requirements vary by employer. Many want to see some sort of formal training. That’s where our program at the Lisle, Illinois, campus can be beneficial, as we have industry relationships to ensure our training is fit to prepare students for the field’s needs.
- To many, the wind industry is considered a good field for a career because of the sense of adventure, the ability to travel, hands-on work and variety in the day-to-day.
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN TRAINING NEAR ME
With Chicago just 27 miles away, UTI Lisle’s location offers plenty of entertainment while you train. Plus, Illinois ranks sixth for states with the most amount of wind turbines and seventh in generating electricity from wind, so you’ll be in a great place to train! And most importantly, students at UTI Lisle are equipped with knowledge and hands-on experience to help prepare them for entry-level careers in the wind industry.1
CAMPUS LOCATION
2611 Corporate West Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
Campus Tours
TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm
W | 10 am & 2 pm
F&SAT | 10am
& 1pm
630-529-2662 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
866-246-2111 | Financial Aid
800-441-4248 | Student Services
630-529-2662 | Career Services
* If you wish to post a job please click here.