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Wind Turbine Technician Training Program
7 months
4 campuses
Wind Turbine Courses
In this program, you’ll take a variety of courses to build your skill set. Topics covered include:
- Energy industrial fundamentals and safety compliance
- Math, OSHA-10 and first aid
- Applied physics and precision measuring
- DC and AC basic electricity
- Advanced electrical theory
- Renewable energy sources
- Wind technology and components
- Wind turbine operation
- Climb and rescue
Wind Turbine Technician Training
Wind turbine technicians, also known as wind plant technicians, inspect and service wind turbine towers. This is typically done by climbing a ladder inside the turbine or riding an elevator to the desired working height. In some cases, they’re lifted by helicopter!
Students in this program are taught the skills they need to feel confident working in entry-level positions. Most of our grads start out prepared to work as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, they may be able to advance in their career with experience and hard work. Some entry-level and advanced roles could include:77
Entry-level
- Wind turbine technician
- Installation technician
- Field service technician
Advanced
- Troubleshooting technician
- LOTO I & II specialist
- Wind farm support specialist
- Electrical engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Materials engineer
Wind Technician School Locations
The Future of Wind
Renewable, clean energy has become more of a focus in today’s climate and we can train you to help meet the demand for wind turbine technicians.
$61,770
60%
70,000+
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the demand for wind technicians is growing… in fact, it’s one of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. They play an important role in our world and economy, especially with an increased focus on clean energy.
A career as a wind technician can be fulfilling. These techs are often traveling to new locations and spend many of their days suspended several hundred feet in the air! They play an important role in the industry, which creates a demand for those trained for this profession.
Becoming a wind turbine technician may require formal training. Completing a program like the one offered at UTI can give a comprehensive view of the industry and teach the skills needed to become a wind turbine technician.
The time it takes to become a wind turbine technician can vary, depending on the path you take. At UTI, you can train and graduate in just seven months.