Admission Requirements
ADMISSIONS
New students are accepted into the Wind Turbine Technician program in the Fall (September) and Winter (January) terms. Contact the Program Chair for other possible intakes.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum grade of 50% in Math 20P (Pure) or Math 20A (Applied), English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 30-2, plus a minimum of 10 high school science credits or equivalents.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Applicants completing the new Alberta high school math curriculum will require a minimum grade of 50% in Math 20-2 or a higher level math.
ALTERNATE ADMISSION
Alternate admission applicants must successfully complete the Alberta Apprenticeship first period Electrical pre-entrance exam with a minimum of 70%.
NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Students are to supply the following program-approved personal safety equipment: side impact hard hat with chin strap, cotton coveralls, steel-toed boots with ankle covered, safety glasses, and tight-fitting work gloves.
Students are required to write the BZEE exam and are responsible for the exam fee.
Students will also be responsible for the exam fee if writing the First Period Electrician Apprenticeship.
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
This program requires applicants to be in good physical condition, not weighing more than 113.5 kg (250 lbs.). This weight restriction is due to safety reasons. A safety harness has a 141 kg (310 lbs.) weight restriction which includes 22.5 kg (50 lbs.) of equipment carried by the climber.
Applicants must possess the ability to perform the physical duties of a Wind Turbine Technician. Applicants may be required to provide a physician’s medical report at the request of the program to determine suitability for the industry.
Applicants who lack the required academic admission requirements can apply to the College and University Preparatory Program to upgrade for your program.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.
