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Wind energy companies are growing exponentially to meet America's demand for clean, renewable, and domestic energy. This entry level Wind Energy Apprentice course prepares you for a career in the wind energy industry.

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Description

Wind energy companies are growing exponentially to meet America's demand for clean, renewable, and domestic energy. This entry level Wind Energy Apprentice course prepares you for a career in the wind energy industry. Students will learn the basics of wind energy principles including wind technology, wind energy anatomy, wind farm design, wind business, and characteristics of energy sources. This course covers the fundamentals of hydraulics and basic theory and practice of electrical circuits, including calculations as applied to alternating and direct currents.

Upon successful completion of this program, you’ll be able to:

  • Describe the evolution of wind turbine technology
  • Discuss air flow characteristics and blade efficiencies
  • Assess Human Resources and business planning policies, procedures, and processes
  • Explain contract management, fulfillment, and liability to the landowner and manufacturer
  • Discuss wind business policies and procedures
  • Explain atomic structure and basic values such as voltage, current, resistance, and power
  • Summarize the principles of magnetism
  • Utilize electrical measuring instruments
  • Display competence in principles and operation of basic hydraulic systems
  • Interpret schematics and troubleshoot both open- and closed-center hydraulic systems



 

Outline

  1. Wind Energy Principles
    1. Wind History
    2. Wind History Knowledge Check
    3. Wind Turbine Components
    4. Wind Turbine Components Knowledge Check
    5. Aerodynamics
    6. Aerodynamics Knowledge Check
    7. Meteorological Factors Knowledge Check
    8. Wind Farms
    9. Wind Farms Knowledge Check
    10. CRM
    11. CRM
    12. Six Sigma
    13. Six Sigma Knowledge Check
    14. Root Cause Analysis
    15. Root Cause Analysis Knowledge Check
    16. SWOT
    17. SWOT Knowledge Check
    18. Inventory Chain
    19. Inventory Chain Knowledge Check
    20. Supply Chain Management
    21. Supply Chain Management Knowledge Check
    22. Lease Agreements
    23. Lease Agreements Knowledge Check
    24. HR and Company Policies
    25. HR and Company Policies Knowledge Check
  2. Basic Electrical Theory
    1. Program Introduction
    2. Fundamentals of Electricity
    3. Principles of Magnetism
    4. Circuits
    5. The Mathematics of Electricity
    6. Using Electrical Measuring Instruments
    7. Inductance and Capacitance
  3. Hydraulics and Pneumatics
    1. Welcome
    2. Safety
    3. The Principles of Hydraulics
    4. Symbology
    5. Components: Intro
    6. Components: Pumps
    7. Components: Flow Control Valves
    8. Components: Solenoid Two-way Valves
    9. Components: Spool and Directional Valves
    10. Components: Logic Valves
    11. Components: Pressure Control Valves
    12. Components: Pressure Relief Valves
    13. Components: Pressure-reducing Valves
    14. Components: Cylinders
    15. Components: Motors
    16. Components: Actuators
    17. Storage
    18. Hydraulic Plumbing
    19. Fluids (Petroleum-based)
    20. Miscellaneous Components

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Additional Info

Languages
English
Course Length
240.00 hours
Duration of Access

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available

Instructor

Keith Plantier is the Program Director for the Texas Wind Energy Institute at Texas State Technical College (TSTC). Keith began his career in the US Navy as a nuclear mechanic and received an Associates of Science in Nuclear Technology from Thomas Edison State College. Keith left the Navy after nine years of service to continue his education at Texas Tech University and received both his Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, Keith became a design/project engineer at Northrop Grumman working with manned/unmanned undersea systems. Keith returned to West Texas to become Program Director for the Texas Wind Energy Institute at Texas State Technical College. He has over nineteen years experience in power plant operation, maintenance, and design.

Prerequisites/Audience

There are no prerequisites for this program.

This program is for you if you’re seeking an entry-level technician position in the wind energy industry.

Requirements/Materials Included

To take this program, you’ll need an Internet connection (high-speed is preferred). Your computer should run on a Windows or Mac operating system. You’ll also need a Web browser. You may use FireFox 3, Safari 3, or IE 7 or better.

All materials are available online