North American Wind Research and Training Center

Wind Energy Technology Program

For more Wind Energy Technician Training  Program information call (800) 261- 4877 or click here.

 

Certificate and Degree Programs

The high demand for wind turbines is creating a shortage of trained and qualified wind energy technicians who provide maintenance on the turbines.  NAWRTC at Mesalands Community College provides instruction in wind turbine technology, turbine maintenance, tower safety, and wind economics.  Completion of first-year courses will result in an Applied Science Certificate in Wind Energy Technology.  Completion of the two-year program will result in an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Wind Energy Technology.  Students in these programs will be prepared for rewarding and profitable careers in this growing field. 

 

 

First Year

 

Fall

 

 

Credits

ACS

100

Student College Success

3

ENG

102

English Composition

3

WET

101

Introduction to Wind Energy

2

WET

105

Electrical Theory I

4

WET

112

Monitoring and Communications Technology

2

WET

115

Field Safety and Experience

4

 

 

Credits

18

Spring

 

 

CIS

101

Introduction to Computers

4

WET

103

Basic Technical Algebra

3

WET

110

Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance

4

WET

116

Introduction to Motors and Generators

3

WET

121

Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems

3

 

 

Credits

17

 

 

 

 

Summer

 

 

WET

190

Internship in Wind Energy Technology

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Year

 

Fall

 

 

Credits

COM

102

Public Speaking

3

GEOL

141

Introduction to Environmental Science

4

 

 

Social Science/Humanities Requirement

3

WET

202

Power Generation and Distribution

3

WET

204

Introduction to Hydraulics

3

MATH

107

Intermediate Algebra

3

 

Credits

19

 

 

 

 

Spring

 

 

WET

205

Electrical Theory II

4

 

 

Social Science/Humanities Requirement

3

WET

210

Wind Turbine Siting and Construction

3

WET

215

Wind Turbine Diagnosis and Repair

3

WET

216

Digital Electronics

4

 

 

Credits

17

 

 

 

 

Summer

 

 

WET

290

Optional International Internship in Wind Technology

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Credits

77-83

Customized Training

Customized training is available to meet industry demands. Programs can be designed for specific needs of wind technology firms. Training can range from three days to eight weeks depending on the complexity of the topics to be covered. Contact the College for specific information.

Facilities

Below is an artists conceptual drawing of North American Wind Research and Training Center. The General Electric 1.5 Megawatt turbine will be installed Fall 2008 and preliminary construction on these facilities should be in progress late 2009.