SAFE-1005

PEI Occupational Health and Safety

An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act...

BLPR-1015

Blueprint Reading and Sketching

This course introduces students to blueprint~reading and sketching. Reading of construction~and engineering drawings is a core skill for~technicians in the wind energy sector. Students~work with various types of technical drawings and~specification packages, and estimate materials~and timelines from drawing packages. In~addition, students create simple sketches using~standard drawing implements.

COMM-1005

Workplace Communications

This course is designed to allow students to~develop preparatory skills for securing and~retaining employment including; workplace~communication, time management, critical thinking~and problem-solving, and customer service. Upon~successful completion of this course students are~able to use oral communications techniques, and~create a variety of written documents and reports~used in the workplace. Methods and strategies~for job search, preparation and retention are~also incorporated.

COMP-1000

Computer Essentials

Students learn productivity software and explore~digital environments with practical applications~for various workplaces and educational~institutions. The main areas of focus include word~processing, spreadsheets, presentation software,~email and other electronic communication tools,~various digital environments, and~industry-specific applications.

ELEC-1405

Wind Energy Electrical Fundamentals

This course introduces Wind Turbine Technician~students to the basic principles required to~solve alternating current (AC) and direct current~(DC) circuits. The relationships among voltage,~impedance, and current are analyzed and~reinforced with theory and practical lab~activities.

ELEC-1410

Wind Turbine Electrical Equipment and~Distribution

Students are introduced to electrical equipment~used in wind turbine generators and how those~generators are connected to the distribution~grid. Students become familiar with electrical~generation and distribution equipment, and AC/DC~machines, with attention paid to monitoring,~testing and maintenance of equipment and systems.

ELEC-1415

Wind Turbine Controls

This course is designed to introduce students to~the basic theory and operation of common~industrial control systems used in the wind~energy industry. Networking principles,~protocols, and commonly used hardware types are~examined. Students practice common~troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques.

FLUD-1070

Wind Turbine Hydraulics

This course is an introduction to fluid power~technology as it relates to hydraulic systems.~Topics covered include; the theory of hydraulics,~types of fluids, conductors and seals,~reservoirs, hydraulic actuators, control valves~and pumps. Students focus on the fundamentals of~hydraulic system components, and skills are~reinforced through laboratory work.

MATH-1040

Wind Turbine Trade Math

This course is designed to enable the student to~develop trade related math skills. Students~acquire competency in the math skills as they~relate to their trade and future career. ~Emphasis is placed on developing problem solving~and critical thinking skills that are used in~trouble-shooting. Students are challenged to~continually make connections between math and the~electrical field, as well as every day~applications.

MATH-1045

Wind Energy Science

This course provides students with an~understanding of the scientific principles behind~the generation of energy from wind. Through~practical applications and mathematical analysis,~students will explore topics such as aerodynamics,~force, work, energy, power, gears and pulleys,~fluid movement, and heat transfer in the context~of wind turbine operation.

MECH-1110

Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems I

Students are introduced to basic mechanical theory~and standard work practices with mechanical~systems. Use of hand tools, tool inspection,~fastener selection and application, lubrication~techniques, and leveling and alignment procedures~are explored.

MECH-1120

Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems II

Students build on their theoretical knowledge to~assemble drivetrain systems. Students learn about~bearing systems, and assemble shafts with~anti-friction bearings. Emphasis is placed on~leveling and alignment of machines with both~traditional hand tools and electronic laser~equipment. The role of vibration analysis as a~diagnostic and predictive tool is also explored.

NCPR-1001

Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C

A comprehensive two-day course offering standard~first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)~skills from a certified trainer. As required by~regulation, this course covers CPR and the~management of other breathing, airway and~circulation emergencies, as well as, the control~of bleeding, treating shock, stabilizing~fractures and dislocations, head and spine~injuries, and more. Also, includes automated~external defibrilators (AED). This certification~expires in 3 years.

NCPR-1002

Workplace Hazardous Materials~Information Systems

Students complete Workplace Hazardous Materials~Information System (WHMIS) training and~certification.

NCPR-1066

Certified Fall Protection

Students are trained and become certified in the~application and use of fall protection equipment.~ Students explore hazards, legislative~requirements, as well as various types of fall~protection systems and their components. ~Demonstration of the proper application and use~of fall protection is required in order to pass~this course.

NCPR-1070

Lock Out Tag Out - Workplace Electrical~Safety

Students are trained in lock out tag out~operations for working on and around sources of~potentially hazardous energy. Students become~familiar with the requirements as outlined in CSA~Z462 - Workplace Electrical Safety.

NCPR-2003

Wind Turbine Confined Space Training

This course provides students with the knowledge~and practical skills required to work safely in~and around confined spaces found in wind turbines.~Topics include hazard identification, legislative~requirements, roles and responsibilities, permits,~documentation, and the selection and use of safety~equipment and PPE. Learners develop hands-on~competence in site preparation, hazard controls,~safe entry and exit, communication, and emergency~and rescue procedures.

WIND-1011

Wind Turbine Work Practices I

Students are introduced to industry best practices~in terms of safety and planning for field work to~ensure the continued health and safety of workers~while completing work tasks. Students are trained~in emergency rescue procedures and learn how to~use risk assessment tools in the completion of~simple tasks and the development of job safety~analysis for complex tasks. Occupational Health~and Safety (OHS) legislation is explored and~incident investigation techniques are introduced.

WIND-1021

Wind Turbine Work Practices II

A continuation of Wind Turbine Work Practices I,~students apply industry best practices in terms of~safety and planning for field work to ensure the~continued health and safety of workers while~completing work tasks. Students use risk~assessment tools in the completion of simple tasks~and the development of job safety analysis for~complex tasks and apply workface planning concepts~as they participate in a variety of workplace~tasks.