1. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  3. Associate-degree
  4. Associates in Wind Energy Technology

Associates in Wind Energy Technology

2 Years On Campus Associate-degree Program

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Program Overview

The wind energy industry is the fastest growing segment of renewable energy production. The U.S. and Canadian commercial wind farms are experiencing annual growth of 25 percent. Employers seek skilled technicians for operation and maintenance activities in local wind farm settings. Within U.S. and international wind turbine manufacturers, there is also intense demand for upper-level technicians including installation technicians, quality control technicians, and warranty and commissioning technicians. Operation and maintenance positions remain with wind farm locations; other technicians travel extensively with the development of new wind farms and repair/retrofitting of wind farms around the world

Program Key Stats

$12602 (Total cost)
Rolling


100 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official copies of high school and/or college academic transcripts, Cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. Proof of English Proficiency ( TOEFL test requirements: 480 (paper-based test), 157(computer-based test), and 54 (Internet-based test). IELTS test requirement: 5.5.), Submission of test scores (Accuplacer 80 , ACT 17, TABE 12.5, COMPASS 77)

Career Options

  • Wind Turbine Technician/Mechanic/Tower Climber
  • Installation Technician
  • Operation and Maintenance Technician
  • Wind Farm Maintenance Manager

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