Wind Turbine Technician

Let wind work for you

Be at the forefront of a global phenomenon with the Wind Turbine Technician program. Our 32-week certificate will teach you the secrets to capturing wind and turning it into power. You’ll learn how to diagnose and maintain both mechanical and electrical wind turbine equipment while gaining practical experience through our very own training tower located right on campus. You’ll also be trained to BZEE certification, a standard recognized by major wind manufacturers in Europe and North America.

Wind Turbine Technician is right for you if you:

  • are comfortable working at heights
  • have good hearing, eyesight and manual dexterity
  • possess mechanical aptitude and interest
  • can keep up to date with changing technology.

Harness opportunity

You’ll receive the perfect mixture of theory and practical training to get you started in this innovative industry. You can decide whether you want to continue a career in the wind turbine industry, or you can continue working towards the journeyman electrician certification. As an added bonus, completion of the program means you will have opportunity to complete the BZEE qualification examinations to receive the BZEE certification. Ultimately, this means you’ll be able to use your skills for employment all over the world.

Wind Turbine Technician: At-a-Glance
32 Weeks
September and January
Wind Turbine Technician Certificate

Training on our campus training tower.

Prepares students to write BZEE exams for certificate of competence.

For detailed information please see the official Academic Calendar
Wind Turbine Technician - Cost Overview
TuitionFeesBooks & Supplies
Year 1$6,623$1,098$775*
Year 2Not ApplicableNot ApplicableNot Applicable
• This program is eligible for grant funding - please check our "Grant Funding" page for more information.
* International students pay a differential tuition fee but all other costs are the same as those charged domestic students, see detailed costs.
* Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
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Contact Us

Program Office:
•  403.320.3319
Program Administrator: Greg Peterson
• 403.320.3202 Ext 5391
Office of the Dean:
• 403.320.3411

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