Overview
Wind Energy is projected to grow substantially in coming years as a means to decarbonize the national grid. This will require a large number of trained technicians, engineers, and managers who possess the knowledge and skills to support this transition.
About the program
The Wind Turbine Maintenance Essential microcredential program offers a skills-based approach to the maintenance, inspection, and documentation of wind turbine components. The program consists of two courses – Essentials of Wind Turbine Maintenance, and Essentials of Wind Turbine Troubleshooting. Students are encouraged to register for both.
Who it’s for
This program is for anyone with a high school education who wishes to learn about the maintenance and troubleshooting of an advanced power production plant like a wind turbine farm. This program is beneficial for technical or trades students and professionals alike to gain valuable knowledge to transition into working in the wind energy industry. Management professionals will also find this course beneficial to understand the scope of work that goes into lowering the cost of electricity produced in wind turbines by maintaining a proper maintenance and troubleshooting program.
What grads can do
With previous trade tickets and engineering degrees, they can effectively work in the wind turbine industry. The graduates may also decide to take a full-fledged wind turbine technician program in BC or other provinces. The academic credits from this course are transferrable to other colleges and universities.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.Recommended for success
Students should have foundational technical knowledge, including basic Physics and Mathematics.International applicants
This program is available to international applicants who will complete the program from outside Canada or who currently have a valid status in Canada other than a study permit. International applicants accepted into this program are not eligible for a study permit.Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Courses
Class hours
Courses are typically scheduled on weekdays in the late afternoon or evening, as well as on weekends. For specific times and dates, please refer to the individual course page.Program matrix
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| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| POWX 1110 | Essentials of Wind Turbine Maintenance | 3.0 | |
| POWX 1120 | Essentials of Wind Turbine Troubleshooting | 2.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 5.0 | ||
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Digital badge information
For information on how to obtain your course and/or microcredential digital badge, please review our Frequently Asked Questions page.Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
This self-paced program can be completed in one year.Grading
The passing grade for each course is 65%.Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Faculty, Advisors & Staff
Sanja Boskovic, PhD Mechanical Engineering, PhD Educational Technology
Associate Dean
Tel: 604-451-6964
Email: sanja_boskovic@bcit.ca
Erika Ekeli
Program Assistant
Tel: 604-432-8521
Email: soepts@bcit.ca
Contact Us
Erika Ekeli
Program Assistant
Tel: 604-432-8521
Email: soepts@bcit.ca
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