Train To Become a Wind Technician
Get hands-on with the systems and equipment that help power homes, businesses and communities through renewable energy. Learn to maintain and troubleshoot wind turbines, electrical systems and industrial equipment used across the wind energy industry.
- Hands-on training
- Real industry tools and tech
- Be career-ready in less than a year
Program Highlights
Program Length: 7–8 months
Build real-world skills through hands-on and classroom training led by experienced instructors.
Electrical-Focused Training
Gain knowledge of wind energy systems including turbine technology, troubleshooting and electrical applications.130
Industries That Need Techs
Train for careers in renewable energy, utilities, power generation and other industries that rely on skilled wind turbine technicians.1
Multiple Schedule Options
Morning, afternoon and some evening classes may be available to help fit your schedule.Expand Into the Energy Industry
Students at UTI Canton can obtain an AAS degree upon completion of our Energy Technology program focusing on power generation, electrical systems and energy infrastructure.
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Jobs Graduates Pursue77
Entry-level roles
- Wind turbine technician
- Installation technician
- Field service technician
Advanced roles
- Troubleshooting technician
- Wind farm support specialist
- Electrical engineer
- Environmental engineer
- Materials engineer
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What You’ll Learn
- Energy industry fundamentals
- DC and AC electrical theory
- Advanced electrical and controls
- Wind turbine components
- Renewable energy and control devices
Resources
You’ll have dedicated support from enrollment to graduation and beyond. Visit the Campus Locations page to find help with:
- Financial aid guidance10
- Housing assistance
- Career services1
- Military & veteran support20
- Admissions requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
- UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
- For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.
- Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.
- VA benefits may not be available at all campus locations.
- UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.
- UTI’s electrical programs do not prepare graduates for employment as electricians, and graduates will not be eligible for certification as an electrician without additional training and meeting state licensing requirements. These programs prepare graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. Possible career paths, by program, may include: Electrical, Electronics, & Industrial Technology – electrician’s assistant, security + access control systems technician; Electrical, Robotics + Automation Technology – control systems technician, robotics & automation technician; Electrical, Wind Turbine Technology – field service technician, wind turbine technician; Electrical, Industrial Maintenance Technology – maintenance technician, field service technician. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.