Wind Turbine Technology Courses
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Health Safety and Environmental Practices
Health Safety and Environmental Practices
This course will introduce learners to the best practices used in industry today to assure the continued health and safety of workers and the public at large and the protection of the environment. Changes in provincial and federal legislation require diligence on the part of employers and workers to assure work is completed with the minimum of acceptable risk. Learners will use risk assessment tools in the completion of simple tasks and the development of job safety analysis for complex tasks. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation will be explored and incident investigation techniques will be introduced. Students will also learn basic First Aid, CPR and WHMIS.
Hours: 45
Course Code: WINTEC-1150
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1150 Health Safety and Environmental Practices
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Elevated Work Practices
Elevated Work Practices
Workers in the wind energy industry are required to work at heights during their normal duties. This course will allow students to develop this key skill set. Students will understand the theory of fall protection, be introduced to the equipment required for safe work, and will demonstrate competency with the equipment while performing work. Students will also be involved with developing a rescue plan and demonstrate competency in the extraction of an injured worker using the rescue plan.
Hours: 45
Course Code: WINTEC-1160
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1160 Elevated Work Practices
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Wind Turbine Technician OJT
Wind Turbine Technician OJT
On-the-job training provides students with an opportunity to relate what they have learned in the classroom and lab to a work environment. Students will be expected to assume the duties normally expected of an entry-level person in a similar position with appropriate supervision. The exposure to and interaction with the various trades and professions within the wind energy sector provides students with an invaluable experience that will serve to enhance their overall learning.
Hours: 240
Course Code: WINTEC-1170
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1170 Wind Turbine Technician OJT
Academic Year: 2011-2012
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Wind Turbine Controls
Wind Turbine Controls
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic theory and operation of common industrial control systems used in the wind energy industry. Networking principals, protocols, and commonly used hardware types are examined. Students will practice common troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.
Hours: 30
Course Code: WINTEC-1000
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1000 Wind Turbine Controls
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Blueprint Reading and Sketching
Blueprint Reading and Sketching
This course introduces students to blueprint reading and sketching. Reading of construction and engineering drawings is a core skill for technicians in the wind energy sector. Students will work with various types of technical drawings and specification packages. Students will be able to estimate materials and timelines from drawing packages. In addition, students will be able to create simple sketches using standard drawing implements.
Hours: 30
Course Code: WINTEC-1010
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1010 Blueprint Reading and Sketching
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy
This course is designed to provide learners with a basic introduction to computer hardware and commonly used software systems. Upon completion, learners will be able to effectively use electronic mail and word processing software and apply file management techniques. Learners will also be introduced to spreadsheet software to create, track and update data. Using the spreadsheet's calculating functions, learners will create estimates, invoices, financial tables and various charts.
Hours: 30
Course Code: WINTEC-1020
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1020 Computer Literacy
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Electrical Distribution
Electrical Distribution
This course is designed to give students an understanding of modern electrical distribution systems. Students will explore metering methods and the technologies used by utilities to track electrical energy generation and demands. Electrical energy consumption by different types of loads (capacitive, inductive, resistive) and their effects on distribution system frequency, voltage, and losses will be explored. Distribution architectures are compared and contrasted as well as switching configurations used in the wind energy sector.
Hours: 30
Course Code: WINTEC-1030
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1030 Electrical Distribution
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Wind Turbine Electrical Equipment
Wind Turbine Electrical Equipment
This course is designed to introduce learners to the electrical equipment used in wind energy generation. Students will become familiar with generation and distribution equipment used in industry, with attention paid to installation techniques, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), theory of operation, testing and maintenance of equipment and systems.
Hours: 45
Course Code: WINTEC-1040
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1040 Wind Turbine Electrical Equipment
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Electrical Fundamentals
Electrical Fundamentals
This course will introduce the learner to the basic principals of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). The relationships among voltage, impedance, and current are analyzed and reinforced with theory and practical lab activities. Students will apply the governing physics of power transmission, utilization and efficiency monitoring losses from electrical circuits. Exploration of electromagnetic theory gives students a basic understanding of modern electrical systems.
Hours: 60
Course Code: WINTEC-1050
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1050 Electrical Fundamentals
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Workplace Communications
Workplace Communications
This course is designed to allow learners to develop preparatory skills for integration into the workplace. Upon successful completion, learners will be able to incorporate essential communications skills into daily operations of business and maximize their success in the workforce. The learner will also be introduced to informal report writing.
Hours: 45
Course Code: WINTEC-1060
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1060 Workplace Communications
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Wind Turbine Hydraulics
Wind Turbine Hydraulics
This course is an introduction to fluid power technology as it relates to hydraulic systems. This course covers the theory of hydraulics, types of fluids, conductors and seals, reservoirs, hydraulic actuators, control valves and pumps. Students will focus on the fundamentals of hydraulic system components reinforced through laboratory work.
Hours: 45
Course Code: WINTEC-1070
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1070 Wind Turbine Hydraulics
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Workface Planning
Workface Planning
This course will introduce students to the importance of planning work and projects before dispatching to the worksite and coordinating the arrival of materials and workers on site in a timely manner. Students will learn the basics of estimating time and materials required for work and projects as well as in what sequence work must be performed. Students will complete a Field Instruction Work Package (FIWP) with special attention to safety, availability of resources and the required government regulations.
Hours: 30
Course Code: WINTEC-1080
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1080 Workface Planning
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Introduction to Wind Turbine Systems
Introduction to Wind Turbine Systems
This course will introduce students to the basics of wind energy. Students will learn the history of wind power, the different types of turbine designs used in modern industry, the components of turbine systems, turbine aerodynamics and site selection. The differences between the small scale wind market and utility, or large wind projects will be outlined.
Hours: 45
Course Code: WINTEC-1090
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1090 Introduction to Wind Turbine Systems
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Materials Handling
Materials Handling
In this course students will become familiar with the equipment and materials used in modern industry for the transport and placing of apparatus in the field under a variety of conditions and locations. Students will demonstrate the use of industry best practices in the execution of hoisting and rigging of equipment and materials.
Hours: 30
Course Code: WINTEC-1100
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1100 Materials Handling
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems
Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems
This course will introduce students to basic mechanical theory and standard work practices with mechanical systems. Use of hand tools, tool inspection, fastener selection and application, bearing types and lubrication techniques are explored. Students will also be introduced to best industry practices for machine alignment and troubleshooting techniques.
Hours: 120
Course Code: WINTEC-1110
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1110 Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Physics
Physics
This course is designed to introduce students to mechanical physics. Topics in this course include kinematics, statics, energy, states of matter and waves. Emphasis will be placed on developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills as the students relate the physics' concepts to their program of study and their future career.
Hours: 45
Course Code: WINTEC-1120
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1120 Physics
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Wind Turbine Rotor System Inspection and Repair
Wind Turbine Rotor System Inspection and Repair
This course will allow students to develop the skill sets necessary to perform inspections and repairs on a variety of blade materials used on modern wind turbine rotor systems. Students will practice non-destructive testing (NDT) on blades as well as complete minor repairs using a variety of polymer and fiber sheet materials. Heat and chemical curing techniques will be explored as they apply to wind turbine rotor systems.
Hours: 30
Course Code: WINTEC-1130
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1130 Wind Turbine Rotor System Inspection and Repair
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Trade Math
Trade Math
This course is designed to enable the student to develop trade related math skills. Students will acquire competency in the math skills as they relate to their Electrical Construction Wiring trade and future career. Emphasis will be placed on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills that the student will use in trouble-shooting. Students will be challenged to continually make connections between math and the electrical field, as well as every day applications.
Hours: 45
Course Code: WINTEC-1140
Detailed Course Outline: WINTEC-1140 Trade Math
Academic Year: 2011-2012
