Industrial Electrician, Wind Turbine Technician Certificate
The Industrial Electrician with Wind Turbine Technician Certificate program offers hands-on training in industrial electrical work and specialized skills for maintaining and repairing wind turbines. This program prepares you for a vital role supporting both industrial operations and the fast-growing wind energy industry.
What Can You Do with a Industrial Electrician, Wind Turbine Technician Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as an industrial electrician maintaining, troubleshooting,
and repairing electrical systems in manufacturing plants and industrial facilities.
Simultaneously, you will be qualified to install, service, and maintain wind turbines,
supporting renewable energy projects. This combination of skills makes you a versatile
professional capable of supporting traditional industrial operations and the expanding
wind energy industry, ensuring a sustainable and rewarding career path.
The demand for skilled wind turbine technicians is rapidly increasing as wind energy
becomes a key component of sustainable power generation. Additionally, industrial
electricians are essential in manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure industries.
Graduates can pursue careers as wind turbine technicians, industrial electricians,
maintenance specialists, or automation support technicians. The field offers competitive
wages, strong job stability, and numerous opportunities for advancement in renewable
energy and industrial sectors.
Suggested Curriculum
The wind turbine certificate program prepares students to install, inspect, maintain,
operate, and repair wind turbine systems. Turbine construction and operation will
be discussed.
- COL 101 First Year Seminar
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COL 102 Career Development Seminar
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ELEC 101 Fundamentals of Electricity
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ELEC 102 Alternating Current, Polyphase Circuits and Transformers
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ELEC 110 Electronic Principles
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ELEC 120 DC and AC Motors and Generators
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ELEC 130 Electric Wiring
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ELEC 140 Industrial and Electrical Safety
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ELEC 141 National Electrical Code
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ELEC 212 Programmable Logic Controllers
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ELEC 221 Alternative Energy
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ELEC 223 Wind Systems Fundamentals
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ELEC 224 Wind Systems Advanced
Math Options: (3-4 credits)
- IT 106 Mathematics for Computers or
- MATH 151 College Algebra or
- TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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Award Year: 2024-2025
During the 2024–2025 award year, no students were enrolled in or completed this Gainful Employment (GE) program.
General program information, including program length, tuition and fees, books and supplies, and other applicable program disclosures, is provided below.
Industrial Electrician, Wind Turbine Technician Certificate (APP.WIND.TCE)
Industrial Electrician, Wind Turbine Technician Certificate (APP.WIND.TCE)
This program is designed to be completed in 18 months.
This program (Tuition and Fees) will cost $6,912 if completed within normal time. Book and Supplies $900. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Because there were no students enrolled or completing the program during the applicable award year, student outcome-based GE metrics are not available for this reporting period and are therefore omitted.
Faculty Contact Information
Martin Wolfe
Professor/Coordinator, Welding and Industrial Manufacturing
Email: mwolfe@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708)709-7807
Office: T-145
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