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Wind Turbine Technician Training Program
7 months
4 campuses
Wind Turbine Courses
In this program, you’ll take a variety of courses to build your skill set:
- Energy Industrial Fundamentals and Safety Compliance
- Math, OSHA-10 and First Aid
- Applied Physics and Precision Measuring
- DC and AC Basic Electricity
- Advanced Electrical Theory
- Renewable Energy Sources
- Wind Technology and Components
- Wind Turbine Operation
- Climb and Rescue
Wind Turbine Service Technician Training
Wind turbine technicians inspect and service wind turbine towers. This is typically done by climbing a ladder inside the turbine or riding an elevator to the desired working height. In some cases, they’re lifted by helicopter!
Students in this program learn the skills they need to feel confident working in entry-level positions. Our grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77
Entry-level
- Wind Turbine Technician
- Installation Technician
- Field Service Technician
Advanced
- Troubleshooting Technician
- LOTO I & II Specialist
- Wind Farm Support Specialist
- Electrical Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Materials Engineer
Wind Technician School Locations
The Future of Wind
Renewable, clean energy has become more of a focus in today’s climate, and we can train you to help meet the demand for wind turbine technicians.
$61,770
60%
70,000+
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, there’s a demand for skilled wind technicians. They play an important role in our world and economy, especially with an increased focus on clean energy.
- A career as a wind technician can be fulfilling for those looking for a career full of adventure. These techs are often traveling to new locations and spend many of their days suspended several hundred feet in the air! They play an important role in the industry, which creates a demand for those trained for this profession.
- Becoming a wind turbine technician may require the completion of a formal training program. Completing a program like the one offered at UTI can give a comprehensive view of the industry and teach the skills required by the industry today.1
- The time it takes to become a wind turbine technician can vary, depending on the path you take. At UTI, you can train and graduate in just seven months.1