Associates Program

   An exploration of the aspects of both professional and personal skills and characteristics. This course will help the student develop a strong, professional demeanor and ethics while also assisting them with their inter-personal skills.

   Introduction to the principles and terminology of the wind industry. The student will also be familiarized with the components and structure of both wind turbines and wind parks.

   An overview of OSHA standards, proper LockOut/TagOut procedures, safety tailboards, and many other techniques and procedures to help keep the student and their coworkers safe from harm while working in an industrial environment.

   A detailed look at electricity and how it is used. Principles such as Ohm's Law and Power theory will also be covered so that the student will not only be capable of working with electrical power systems, but will also understand the underlying mechanisms and their applications.

   An introduction to establishing, identifying, and solving relationships for known and unknown quantities and values. The student will be introduced to solving multi-variate equations, graphing relationships, and applying the knowledge gained to real world environments and problems.

   An overview of turbine electro-mechanical components and materials used during construction. The student will be introduced to a wind range of topics including alignment methods and techniques, blade composition and coatings, proper torquing techniques, and the various types of mechanical couplings and their usages.

   An overview of using fluid based systems, also known as hydraulics, to produce kinetic force in mechanical systems. The student will be fully grounded in the devices and terminology utilized in fluid power and its underlying principles such as Pascal's and Boyle's law.

   An introduction to basic computer hardware, software, and operating systems. Students will not only cover computers as individual processors, but will explore computer communities called networks and how they are structured to facilitate the sharing of information and resources.

   An in-depth study of the two basic types of electricity and their specific usage and applications. This course is an extension of Principles of Electricity in that it guides the student to an understanding of the practical applications of the principles they have already learned.

   A discourse on the proper techniques and style for constructing well written, grammatically correct papers and documentation. The student will be versed in proper draft techniques, structure, references, and documentation.

   A look at high voltage delivery systems. The student will be introduced to the concepts of high voltage delivery systems, substation structures, transformers, and electrical conditioning which relates to the delivery of power generated by wind turbine parks.

   A discourse on the structure and application of industrial robotics and automation. The student will be introduced to the concepts of robotic operations and automated system controls.

   A student selected elective that can include any humanties or fine art class of their choice. Such classes include photography, drawing, digital design, and many more.

   A brief overview and exploration of the techniques necessary to assist the student in locating a position and beginning their carreer. Students will cover topics such as job searching, resume creation, and interviewing techniques.

   A discourse on the techniques and procedures utilized in diagnosing and repairing operational issues on wind turbines. The student will be educated in the reading of schematics, referencing technical manual procedures, and consolidating knowledge learned previously in the degree with regards to their application in keeping a turbine operational.

   A look at the usage and operation of industrial computers. Students will utilize their acquired knowledge in industrial automation to explore the hardware and software that makes autonomous systems operation a possibility.

   A student selected elective that can include any behavioral or social science class of their choice. Such classes include psychology, sociology, government, and many more.

   A student selected elective that can include any communications class of their choice. Such classes include impromptu speaking, business communications, technical speaking, and many more.

   An internship with a wind industry contributor. This is the capstone for the certification that is not only intended to help the student both reinforce their attained knowledge and skills but to also, hopefully, help them establish a professional network for their upcoming carreer.