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DEGREE TYPE
A.A.S. | Certificate
 

LOCATION
On Campus
 

FACULTY
Jay Johnson, Assistant Professor
Jay.r.Johnson.2@lrsc.edu
701-662-1586


Wind Energy Fact Sheet

Wind Energy Technician

Wind Energy Technician students may complete a one-year certificate or continue to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree.

The Wind Energy Technician program at Lake Region State College was the first in North Dakota. Growth in the wind industry has increased demand for skilled technicians. Lake Region State College partnered with industry leaders to design training that prepares students for wind energy careers.

Students in the program will learn:

  • Safety in the workforce
  • Fix and maintain wind turbines
  • A hands-on educational experience by working on actual turbines.
  • Working in high areas
  • Working in confined spaces

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Students must be able to climb and have manual dexterity. Wind energy technicians must also be able to work in confined spaces. Working on wind towers may be indoor or outdoor in a variety of weather conditions.

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

A.A.S. Curriculum 

CIS 224Networking I3
CIS 243Networking II3
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
CSCI 101Introduction to Computers3
ENGL 110 or ENGL 125, or ENGL 105College Composition I or Introduction to Professional Writing or Technical Communications3
HPER 165First Responder2
PSYC 100Human Relations in Organizations3
WNDT 100Electricity I3
WNDT 101Introduction to Wind Operations3
WNDT 110Wind Turbine Safety I5
WNDT 115Wind Turbine Safety II2
WNDT 150Hydraulic Fundamentals2
WNDT 200Electricity II3
WNDT 201Wind Operations: Troubleshooting and Maintenance3
WNDT 215Operation and Maintenance Site Support3
WNDT 240Programmable Logic Controllers2
WNDT 230Advanced Troubleshooting3
WNDT 235Fault Analysis and Quality Improvement4
*General EducationHumanities or Social Sciences3
*ElectivesWork closely with an advisor to choose electives2
TOTAL AAS CREDITS60

CERTIFICATE

Certificate Curriculum

CSCI 101Introduction to Computers3
HPER 165First Responder2
WNDT 100Electricity I3
WNDT 101Introduction to Wind Operations3
WNDT 110Wind Turbine Safety I5
WNDT 115Wind Turbine Safety II2
WNDT 150Hydraulic Fundamentals2
WNDT 200Electricity II3
WNDT 201Wind Operations: Troubleshooting and Maintenance3
WNDT 205Motors and Generator Control2
WNDT 215Operation and Maintenance Site Support3
WNDT 240Programmable Logic Controllers2
TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS33
Wind Energy Quote: I learned a lot about safety and operations from LRSC’s amazing wind instructor. Life at the college was a lot of fun, and I made a bunch of good friends that I’m still in touch with. The whole area is very accepting, and I highly recommend taking the time to check everything out! The lab LRSC has is top of the line, and everything is super hands on.