ET10-111: Wind Turbine Operations, Climb & Rescue

In this course, the student will learn the operations and design of wind turbines in the energy technology and power generation industries. Students will demonstrate what they have learned by identifying the major components and their relationship to the wind turbine operation. With the use of the correct equipment manuals, and electrical schematics, the student will properly disassemble, test, and/or inspect and reassemble wind turbine components and systems crucial to systems operation. Students will also learn proper torquing procedures and complete torquing procedures per equipment manual instruction. Identification of and adherence to proper technical and safety procedures will be emphasized to establish a culture of safety.

Students will learn the hazards involved in working at heights. Each student will learn the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Global Wind Organization (GWO), safety standards, and safety regulations relating to safe and accurate climbing and rescue operations. The student will be taught and properly demonstrate correct equipment inspection techniques and proper use of the equipment. Demonstration and use of the approved equipment and correct rescue techniques will be completed in compliance with standards of GWO – Basic Safety Training for certification, in the modules of; Fire Awareness, First Aid, Working at Heights and Manual Handling.