Wind Turbines in a field of sunflowers are maintained and repaired by graduates on Northeastern's Wind Technology program.
Area of Study

Wind Energy Technology

Get Qualified for a Career in the Renewable Energy Industry with Our Wind Technician Training Program

Industrial Electricity

TOTAL CREDITS
10
CIP:
150499
BANNER:
WIE2
Certificate

This certificate is designed to provide students the necessary skills to safely work in an industrial or commercial facility. The students will also have the ability to work safely while performing maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and motor control units.

Program Requirements

Total Credits 10
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
ELT106ELT1206
Fundamentals of DC/AC 4

Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting. Corequisite: Successful completion of MAT1140 or higher with a "C" grade or better. (1-5)

ELT252ELT2252
Motors & Controls 3

Enables the student to study, construct, test, and evaluate basic industrial control systems, including AC/DC motors, stepper motors, power sources, generators, tachometers, line diagrams, and logic functions. Covers safety standards and preventive maintenance. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELT1206 or EIC1201 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)

WTG110WTG1010
Wind Turbine Generator Power & Control Systems 3

Provides a comprehensive overview of the wind turbine generator systems. Focus will be on the power distribution and systems controls including theory, application, component identification, and schematics. Safety and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment will be emphasized in lab environment. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELT1206 or EIC1201 with a "C" grade or better. (1-3.5)

Degree & Certificate Options

Industrial Automation

Associate of Applied Science
60 Credits

Wind Technician

Certificate
42 Credits

Industrial Safety

Certificate
5 Credits

Industrial Maintenance

Certificate
11 Credits

Industrial Electricity

Certificate
10 Credits

Industrial Control

Certificate
10 Credits

Faculty

Charles Guernsey
Renewable Energy Faculty
970-521-6740
Applied Technology Campus
Charles Guernsey
Charles Guernsey
Renewable Energy Faculty
970-521-6740
Applied Technology Campus
Charles Guernsey
Jason Winter
Industrial Automation Faculty
970-521-6737
Applied Technology Campus
Jason Winter
Jason Winter
Industrial Automation Faculty
970-521-6737
Applied Technology Campus
Jason Winter

Staff

Dena Kerker Brunelle
Administrative Assistant II-Applied Technology Campus
970-521-6739
Applied Technology Campus