Advanced Certificate in Wind Turbine Maintenance

Students in the Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician program explore the theory supporting wind turbines and the practical maintenance procedures required to maintain turbine output. Safe work practices are stressed throughout the training. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to enter the field as wind turbine technicians and to progress to higher levels of certification within the industry.

The program starts with the Electrician Foundation training, Wind Turbine specific job site safety, and Electrician level 1 training. Students then go on a six-week practicum through the summer months and return in the fall for Millwright Foundation training, and a final two-week practicum

Grade 11 English, or Career and College Preparation English 040 (Advanced English), with C+ or higher;
Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus 11), or Career and College Preparation Math 040 (Advanced Algebraic Mathematics), with C+ or higher;
Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), with C+ or higher;
OR
ESTR 047 (Advanced-Level Essential Skills or Trades) with 67% or higher;
OR
Complete the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):
- Reading Comprehension: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Number Operations: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Problem Solving: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
- An above average score (51/70; 6th Stanine) required for Mechanical Reasoning
- A score of 70% or higher in the Electrical Math Assessment.

Dual Credit
- Grade 11 level completion that includes Grade 11 English, Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus 11) and Grade 11 Physics with C+ or higher.