Texas State Technical College West Texas - Wind Energy Technology (AAS / Certificates)

http://www.westtexas.tstc.edu/index.cfm?Action=Programs&division_id=19&dept_id=37&short_dept_name=wet

Sweetwater, TX
Daniel Templeton
voice: 325-235-7403
daniel.templeton@sweetwater.tstc.edu

Have you thought that you would like to work outside where you could see the seasons change and the sun rise and set? Do you dream of a career that combines hands-on technical skills with your problem solving abilities? A career in the exceptionally high-demand wind energy field may be exactly what you are looking for. Here at TSTC West Texas, our instructors and staff are here to help you achieve your career goals.

In the Wind Energy Technology Program, you'll learn to operate and maintain the systems that make a wind turbine function whether it's an electrical, pneumatic, communications, computer, control or hydraulic system. Plus, at TSTC West Texas, we have our very own wind turbine! The TSTC West Texas turbine is the first, full-scale, 60 cycle, 2 megawatt turbine built by the DeWind Corporation. The turbine has a drive train that features a combination of a torque converter and a synchronous generator that is an industry first. The stylish nacelle was designed by Porsche. It will be part of your learning experience and an exciting hands-on training opportunity.

Your instructors will also emphasize the safety aspects of working in the wind energy industry and you'll be able to practice those principles throughout the program.

Retrieved from Texas State Technical College website on 12/23/2009.