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Graduate with Honors

- Kyle Olson

Course Schedule

Our monthly wind energy training program is engineered to train tomorrow’s wind technicians today. To do this, our accelerated course is composed of six distinct units that build the skills needed to quickly enter the wind industry. The units that we cover include; Wind Power Systems, Wind Turbine Schematic Reading, Wind Turbine Circuit Troubleshooting, Fluid Power Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, and General Safety Certificates. To supplement each unit named above, students can reference the textbooks we used when developing our curriculum even though ownership of these texts is not required for our course. Texts referenced include; Wind Power by Paul Gipe, The Wind Energy Handbook by Tony Burton, Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity by Stephen Herman, Fluid Power Basic Training School Textbook by Parker, and How To Interpret Fluid Power Symbols by R.S. McLaren. Purchase of these textbooks is not necessary as all materials required for classroom participation will be provided. Classes are scheduled to start at 8:30 am and end at 4:00 pm Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. Please scroll down to view our course schedule.

Day 1

Welcome
Wind Turbine History
Meteorological Wind Conditions
Wind Turbine Site Selection

Day 2

Wind Turbine Energy Output Factors
External Wind Turbine Systems
External Wind Turbine Dynamics
Internal Wind Turbine Systems

Day 3

Internal Wind Turbine Subsystems
Control Systems: PLCs/SCADA
Fiber Optic Communications
Fiber Optic Cofactors

Day 4

Wind Turbine Fasteners
Wind Turbine Construction
Offshore Wind Turbine Design Factors
Wind Turbine Environmental Considerations

Day 5

Turbine Power Connections and Substations
Turbine Tips, Tools, and Troubleshooting
Fall Protection Components
Full Body Safety Harness Fit Test
Wind Power Systems Unit Test Review

Day 6

Wind Power Systems Unit Test
Medic First Aid CPR & AED Certification

Day 7

Introduction to Fluid Power Systems
Fluid Power Machine Factors
Fluid Power Force and Transmission Factors
Fluid Energy Transmission
Fluid Energy Controls

Day 8

Pump and Compressor Functions
Check Valves, Cylinders, and Motors
Flow Control Valves
Directional Control Valves

Day 9

Pressure Control Valves
Pilot Operated Pressure Control Valves
Hydraulic Fluid Conditioners
Air Preparation

Day 10

Fluid Conductors and Connectors
Fluid Power Schematics Lab
Fluid Power Unit Test Review

Day 11

Fluid Power Systems Unit Test
Introduction to Basic Electrical Systems
Electrical Circuits and Resistance
Capacitors and Capacitance
Inductors and Diodes

Day 12

Switches, Relays, and Contactors
Direct Current and Alternating Current
Magnetic Motors
Electrical Measurement and Meters
Basic Electrical Systems Unit Test Review

Day 13

Electrical Meter Practicals
Introduction to Schematics Reading
Turbine Schematics Lab Tutorial
PLC Functional Overview

Day 14

Electrical Meter Practicals
Turbine Schematics Reading Lab
PLC Functional Overview

Day 15

Basic Electrical Systems Unit Test
Electrical Meter Practicals
Wind Turbine Schematics Reading Lab
PLC Functional Overview

Day 16

Wind Turbine Schematics Reading Lab
Wind Turbine Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting Lab
PLC Functional Overview

Day 17

Wind Turbine Schematics Reading Lab
Wind Turbine Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting Lab
Course Review

Day 18

Final Exam: Individual Oral Tests
Commencement
*Classes are scheduled to begin at 8:30 am and end at 4:00 pm Mon-Fri unless noted otherwise.
**The above course schedule is subject to change without prior notice as some class lectures and labs may run shorter or longer than planned. This allows for a degree of flexibility when reviewing lecture quizzes, accommodating guest lecturers, and engaging students in supplemental materials. We thank you for your understanding. Continue on to view .