Take your career to new heights in Vulcan. Join one of the world’s fastest-growing technologies as a Wind Turbine Technician. of this initiative, in southern Alberta or around the globe. In addition, you’ll be doing your part in maintaining the infrastructure for a vital source of alternative energy. Course Date: January 7, 2013 Location: Tuition: Estimated cost - $6,600 + fees Registration Deadline: October 15, 2012 Admission Requirements: High School Diploma with 50% Math 20 and 50% English 30-1 or 30-2 and a minimum of 10 high school science credits; or successful completion of Alberta Apprenticeship First Period Electrical pre-entrance exam with a minimum of 70% Apply Now - Seats are Limited The course is eligible for Alberta Works or Canada Alberta Works grant funding, and student loans. In Lethbridge, visit us in person at TR1806 Industrial & Technical Training at Lethbridge College Deadline for Funding is October 12, 2012 (More information on reverse.)
International Wind Energy Academy 403.320.3202 ext. 5464 • iwea.ca
Is our Wind Turbine Technician program right for you? • • • •
Are you comfortable working at heights? Do you have good hearing, eyesight and manual dexterity? Do you possess mechanical aptitude and interest? Do you want to keep up-to-date with changing technology?
We train wind turbine technicians through our International Wind Energy Academy in a nationally recognized program our campus. hired within days after graduating. If you’re willing to travel, you’ll be able to work in the wind-turbine industry,
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Wind turbine electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems Blade inspection and repair Wind-farm construction Turbine manufacturing Electrician/lineman
Curriculum Year I Term I WHS 110 WTT 101 WTT 102 WTT 103 WTT 104 WTT 110 WTT 112 WTT 114 Year I Term II COM 112 WTT 115 WTT 122 WTT 116 WTT 117 WTT 118 WTT 119 WTT 124 WTT 120 WTT 126
Workplace Safety DC Circuit Fundamentals Sources of Electromotive Force DC Laboratory Fundamentals Canadian Electrical Code and Blueprint Reading Wind Turbine Safety I Wind Turbine Electrical I Wind Turbine Mechanical Workplace Planning and Computer Application Wind Energy Theory Wind Turbine Electrical II Motor Control & Programmable Controllers Wind Turbine Hydraulics Wind Park Construction Wind Turbine Rotor Blades Wind Turbine Maintenance Wind Turbine Safety II
International Wind Energy Academy 403.320.3202 ext. 5464 • iwea.ca