Associate of Applied Science│Shared with Lakeshore Technical College│Eligible for Financial Aid
WI Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $68,894
Experience high-level wind turbine training to prepare for a career in the renewable energy sector through the two-year Wind Energy Technology program.
As the wind energy industry continues to grow, employers are seeking skilled technicians for operation and maintenance activities in local wind farm settings. Moraine Park’s Wind Energy Technology program trains students in the latest trends and practices needed to become a successful wind turbine technician.
The Wind Energy Technology program is offered through Lakeshore Technical College (LTC), and students can also complete general studies courses and a number of core program courses at the Moraine Park campus. Wind Energy Technology program courses are held at LTC. For more information, please visit the Lakeshore Technical College Wind Energy Technology page.
What You’ll Learn
Through interactive classes led by highly skilled wind professionals, students learn how to install, test, service, and repair wind turbine components and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Students also learn how to apply safety practices required on the job and teach safe wind turbine climbing skills.
Program Outcomes
- Install, inspect, test, service, and repair wind turbine components.
- Wear proper Personal Protection Equipment, identify hazards, mitigate said hazards, and safely climb towers.
- Cognitively think and use deductive reasoning as well as manufacturer information while troubleshooting or maintaining a wind turbine.
- Clearly and responsibly communicate appropriate information with stakeholders under minimal supervision.
- Practice the basics of self-evaluation and rescue.
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Installation Technician
- Operation and Maintenance Technician
- Wind Farm Maintenance Manager
- Wind Turbine Technician/Mechanic/Tower Climber
For course requirements, please visit Lakeshore Technical College’s Wind Energy Technology page.
The admission process for a shared program should be completed at Lakeshore Technical College.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
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