Wind Turbine Technician 

The Flex Education approach to becoming a wind turbine technician

PCI’s Flex Education approach to wind turbine technician training allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience while also enjoying the convenience of online education. This is great for students who want to put their hands to work in classroom but also want the convenience of learning online in their other courses.

Become a professional with potential

The aim of this wind energy program is to help students start a career and gain the skills to move up as well. That’s why PCI’s Wind Turbine Technician training program also focuses on professional development courses to compliment your technical knowledge and abilities.

The wind turbine program can teach students how to use common office software applications, workplace conduct and psychology. Offering employers a broad range of knowledge and skills can help you move beyond the entry level and into supervisory and management positions.

Courses in PCI’s Flex Education Wind Turbine Technician training program focus on:

• AC & DC Fundamentals
• Computer Fundamentals
• Basic Fluid Power (Hydraulics)
• Technical Mathematics
• Principles of Wind
• Safety Theory
• Electromechanical/Safety Practicum
• Applied Wind Physics

Power your learning at Wind Turbine Technician Boot Camp!

After students complete their wind turbine technician coursework, they complete their tower climb and ENSA certification at a 1-week boot camp  in the midst of Roscoe Wind Farm, which is one of the largest wind farms in the nation. To give students the most out of this experience, we partnered with Texas State Technical College, whose instructors are experts in the field of wind energy.

Your Wind Turbine Technician program cost covers the expenses of travel, lodging and meals for the entire weeklong experience.

In addition to hands-on turbine work, other highlights of boot camp include:

• Tower climb
• Rescue training
• American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid
• ENSA North America Inc. Safe Access and Rescue Wind Energy Certification
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Card: Occupational Safety & Health Administration 10 Hour Training

Versatile career options

If you want a wind turbine school that can prepare you for a variety of careers, contact PCI about our Wind Turbine Technician program.

As a graduate, career opportunities include:

• Wind farms in wind energy-producing states
• Energy investment companies worldwide
• Energy marketing companies
• Other utility companies

Graduates can also qualify for positions in other related areas with the versatile skill set that this program teaches. Contact PCI today to learn more about our Wind Turbine Technician program!