Building & Construction
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional engineer or master tradesperson. Study draft only.
Wind Turbine Technician
6–12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-29): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE fundamentalstrade mathematics and measurementtechnical reading, writing, and workplace communicationcareer readiness and professionalismwind turbine mechanical systems and drivetrain componentshydraulic systems theory and maintenanceelectrical systems, wiring, and turbine controlstower climbing techniques, fall protection, and rope rescuecomposite blade inspection and repaircapstone project integrating program competenciessupervised externship and worksite placementpreparation for GWO Basic Safety Training, NCCER Wind Turbine Tech, and OSHA 10 credentialing exams
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition $23,880 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| GWO Basic Safety Training | Industry certification | Global Wind Organisation |
| NCCER Wind Turbine Tech | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
| OSHA 10 | Industry certification | U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Program |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Renewable Energy: Electrical → Solar / PV Installation → Wind Turbine Technician
