Wind Energy Training

Begin a career as a Wind Turbine Technician with renewable energy training at the Northwest Renewable Energy Institute. Students can expect an innovative approach to learning that will include classroom, computer-based and hands-on training. Our green energy training programs will teach students the technical skills necessary to service, repair, and maintain the demanding requirements of wind turbines. Students will become familiar with the basic concepts of rigging, multi-meters, AC/DC electrical systems, hydraulics, the techniques of computerized data collection, utilize solar energy training and more. Upon completion of this program students will understand the need to follow industry critical safety requirements. Students will also be able to confidently demonstrate their newly developed skills. Graduates of this program will be qualified for entry-level positions as wind turbine technicians.

Green Energy Training Program Information

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Length of Program: 6 Months Total Credits: 54.00

Additional Resources

 

Join us at one of our upcoming
information sessions: 

  • Saturday, August 7, 10:30am-noon
  • Tuesday, August 10, 6-7:30pm

    • 200 Grand Boulevard, Vancouver, WA 98661

 

 

 

 Northwest Renewable Energy Institute is a Proud Member of the following:

 AWEA LogoAmerican Wind Energy Association (AWEA)

AWEA Logo  Columbia River Economic Development Council

AWEA Logo   NW Energy Coalition

AWEA Logo   NW Wind Industry Alliance

AWEA Logo  Oregon Small Wind Energy Association

 

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Learn more about our program, enrollment and this exciting new industry!

"The Northwest Renewable Energy Institute (NWREI) and its Director, Tracy Rascoe, are providing a top-notch, truly professional wind technician education program that Suzlon has and will continue to benefit from. In a fairly short amount of time, the students look,
think, act and have the skill sets of a quality wind tech."

- Willem van der Ven, Regional Service Manager, Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation

“I’m a recent graduate from NW-REI. Shortly after graduation I was hired by GE for Installation & Receiving. During my time at GE's training facility I truly realized and greatly appreciate how much I had really learned at NW-REI to prepare me and provide me the opportunity to be ahead of the curve.”  

 - Johnathan Palodichuk, Graduate 4/2010, hired by GE