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Wind Energy Technology - Associate Degree

Program Code : 104821

The wind energy industry is the fastest growing segment of renewable energy production . The U . S . and Canadian commercial wind farms are experiencing annual growth of 25 percent . Employers seek skilled technicians for operation and maintenance activities in local wind farm settings . Within U . S . and international wind turbine manufacturers , there is also intense demand for upper-level technicians including installation technicians , quality control technicians , and warranty and commissioning technicians . Operation and maintenance positions remain with wind farm locations ; other technicians travel extensively with the development of new wind farms and repair / retrofitting of wind farms around the world .

Delivery

Day Full-time Online : You will attend online LTC classes . Some online courses may be delivered at specific times each week . Plus , you ’ ll participate in real world , hands-on training . Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 11,885 , Books : $ 736 , Supplies : $ 200 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,821

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

This program is eligible for financial aid through the partner college .

Requirements for Program Entry

Completed application at Lakeshore Technical College - www . gotoltc . edu or ( 888 ) 468-6582 .

Program Outcomes

Install , test , service and repair wind turbine components . Troubleshoot and maintain control and PLC systems . Wear PPE for climbing and identify safety practices for climbing . Practice safe wind turbine tower climbing skills .

Curriculum

The Wind Energy Technology Associate Degree is a two-year six-semester collaborative program between Lakeshore Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . Students will attend classes on the Green Bay campus during the fall and spring semesters and will take part in summer semester courses at LTC . Students following the study plan below will complete the Wind Energy Technology associate degree in the number of semesters shown .

Semester Total 21

Semester Total 11