Major: Career Studies Certificate: Off-Shore Wind Energy Technician at Tidewater Community College


The Career Studies Certificate in Career Studies Certificate: Off-Shore Wind Energy Technician is part of the Electrician program at Tidewater Community College

The Career Studies Certificate in Off-Shore Wind Energy Technician introduces students to the theory of
operating a large commercial wind turbine. Students will be exposed to the mechanical and electrical
components of the system and will learn how programmable logic controllers direct the operation of a
wind turbine. The capstone class will provide students with hands-on experience in operating a wind
turbine simulator and troubleshooting wind turbine issues.

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VCCS Plan Code:221-706-11
CIP Code:46.0302

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