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WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM LOCATIONS

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Wind Technician Training Program Overview

More emphasis is being placed on generating cost-efficient, environmentally friendly energy sources. Wind is one of those renewable energy sources, which is in need of technicians to install turbines and keep them running.

Wind turbine technicians service wind turbine towers by climbing a ladder inside the turbine or riding an elevator to the desired working height. In some rare cases, like off-shore wind, they’re lifted by helicopter! To prepare to enter the wind industry, we offer a wind technician training program that’s hands-on, interactive and has instructors experienced in the field to provide support and important insight.

Wind Technician Training Program Goals and Length

In just seven months, you could have the skills needed to enter the field as an entry-level wind turbine technician.1

We want our students to acquire the skills needed to pursue a career in the wind industry, which is why we have relationships with employers and industry leaders to develop a curriculum that provides relevant, real-world knowledge. To see more information on careers in the wind industry, head here.

Wind Technician Training Program Locations

No matter the location you choose, you’ll get to work hands-on in labs with experienced instructors. Wind technician training is offered at 4 locations:

Canton, MI

Right by Detroit, our campus in Canton offers programs ranging from Wind Power to Robotics & Automation, which are designed to give you the knowledge and skills required by the industry.

Houston, TX

As the world’s fifth largest wind power producer in the world, Texas is a great place to study. Universal Technical Institute can give you the knowledge and skills required by this evolving industry.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Wind Turbine Technician training prepares students for careers in the transportation, skilled trades and energy industries. Also home to the country’s largest wind farm, California can be a great place to train.

Lisle, IL

With Illinois being a top state for wind electricity generation, UTI Lisle can be a great place to train in wind energy. Lisle is just 27 miles from Chicago and has its own beautiful downtown district, offering plenty of things for students to do when they’re not busy training.

Wind Technician Training Program Information

To be eligible to apply for the Wind Technician training program, students need to supply one of the following:

  • Standards-based high school diploma
  • State-issued GED certificate or state-authorized equivalent exam
  • Successful completion of a degree program at the post-secondary level or evidence of having previously attended a Title IV-eligible program
  • Completion of an officially recognized home-schooling program

For more information, head here. Talk with an Admissions Representative for details on all Wind Technician program requirements.23

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In less than a year, you could be prepared to pursue a career path in the wind power industry. Come participate in training that’s hands-on, developed with employers and led by experienced instructors ready to support you and provide insight. Apply today!

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.23) Prior to starting or re-enrolling, Tennessee residents attending the Orlando or Houston campus must provide official high school transcripts, GED scores or state-authorized equivalent exam scores. In addition, all students attending the Mooresville campus must provide official high school transcripts, GED scores or state-authorized equivalent exam scores prior to starting or re-enrolling.61) The Wind Technician training program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as wind power technicians. Estimated annual salary is for Wind Turbine Service Technicians as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as wind power technicians, such as installation technicians and field service technicians. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is available at https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageSpecificOccupations#. Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled wind turbine technicians in North Carolina is $34.35 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Wind Turbine Service Technicians). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $32.45 and $31.97, respectively.

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois, Inc. is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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