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Entry Level Wind Technician

Global Wind Organization

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GWO solar training standards have been developed in association with Global Solar Council. Like all our standards, they describe learning objectives that have been agreed by GWO Member Companies and are recommended for renewable energy technicians working in construction, installation, operations and maintenance phases.

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GWO training standards describe learning objectives that have been agreed by GWO Member Companies and are recommended for renewable energy technicians working in construction, installation, operations and maintenance phases.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply mechanical and electrical fundamentals to interpret system diagrams, schematics, and symbols in wind turbine operations
  • Maintain physical fitness and employer-required duty standards to perform demanding work at height and in confined spaces
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and technical proficiency using computers, software, and mobile devices in field environments
  • Collaborate with team members and stakeholders under supervisor direction to complete assigned wind turbine tasks
  • Document and report inspection, testing, and repair results through routine service logs and written correspondence
  • Follow health, safety, and operating procedures during daily job task planning and field activities
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Wind Turbine Service Technicians49-9081.00
  • Power Plant Operators51-8013.00
  • Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other49-9099.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Variable pitch and variable speed control systems — troubleshoot common faults using diagnostic checklists and industrial control software with reduced oversight at a wind farm.
  • Electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes and infrared testers — apply independently to diagnose wiring and component faults in converter systems during scheduled maintenance cycles.
  • Routine preventive maintenance tasks — perform oil changes, filter replacements, and bolt torque checks on wind turbine drivetrains according to manufacturer intervals at assigned sites.
  • Underground transmission system components — inspect, test, and document condition findings using facilities management software during periodic field maintenance rounds.
  • Wind turbine generator control systems — diagnose recurring operational faults and apply corrective actions using site-specific service bulletins with minimal supervisor involvement.
  • Tower climb inspections — conduct solo ascents to visually assess blade, hub, and nacelle conditions and log findings in a database interface at an operational wind facility.
  • Hydraulic system malfunctions — identify root causes and execute standard repair procedures on pitch actuators and braking systems during scheduled downtime at a utility wind site.
  • Fiber optic sensing and control systems — perform routine functional tests and connection checks using specialized fiber optic equipment during substations maintenance visits.
  • Spare parts inventory accuracy — maintain real-time stock levels in ERP software and generate replenishment requests to sustain uninterrupted repair readiness at a multi-turbine site.
  • Safety and quality control checks — apply post-maintenance verification steps to confirm system integrity before turbine restart in accordance with site test plans.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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