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Welcome, and congratulations on your acceptance into the Wind Turbine Technician program at the Summerside Waterfront Campus.

You are about to begin a very exciting and busy new chapter of your life! The information provided here is intended to help you prepare for the upcoming semester. Please read through it carefully, and contact us if you have any questions.

Essential Information

Below is the list of required courses for year 1 of your program. To complete your course registration, log in to Self Service. For further information and step-by-step instructions, please visit our course registration guide. 

2026 PS Fall

  • BLPR-1015-WINTE
  • COMP-1000-WINTE
  • ELEC-1405-WINTE
  • FLUD-1070-WINTE
  • MATH-1040-WINTE
  • MECH-1110-WINTE
  • WIND-1011-WINTE
  • NCPR-1001-WINTE
  • NCPR-1002-WINTE
  • NCPR-1066-WINTE
  • NCPR-1070-WINTE
  • SAFE-1005-WINTE

2027 PS Winter

  • COMM-1005-WINTE
  • ELEC-1410-WINTE
  • ELEC-1415-WINTE
  • MECH-1120-WINTE
  • MATH-1045-WINTE
  • WIND-1021-WINTE
  • NCPR-2003-WINTE

Holland College - Key Dates:

  • First Day of Classes (Fall Semester): September 8, 2026
  • Last Day of Classes (Fall Semester): December 18, 2026
  • First Day of Classes (Winter Semester): January 5, 2027
  • Last Day of Classes (Winter Semester): April 23, 2027
  • February Break (No Classes): February 22-26, 2027

For a complete list of important dates, please consult the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://www.hollandcollege.com/student-experience/registrars-office/academic-calendar.html

Program Key Dates:

  • The program includes an optional 3-week on-the-job training (OJT) placement in March. Additional details about how to participate will be provided in class.

Required Books

Students should wait until the program begins before purchasing their textbooks from the Waterfront Campus Bookstore.

Required Materials & Tools

Students will be required to provide their own work boots, work gloves, safety glasses, and clothing suitable for indoor and outdoor work. Please wait until our orientation before making these purchases.

Required Technology

Some students benefit from using a laptop or tablet, but this is not required-as students have access to desktop computers at our campus.

Your First Day

  • Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location: Room 102, Summerside Waterfront Campus
  • What should I bring? Please bring a pen and stationary for the first day. If you already possess work boots and safety glasses, please bring them. If you do not already have these items, please wait until our orientation before purchasing.

A Message from the Program

Welcome to students of the Wind Turbine Technician program! We are glad you choose to enroll in our program and learn how to repair, service and construct industrial wind turbine generators. Historically, employment has been strong out of our program with the majority of our students finding employment as travel technicians. We look forward to meeting you and sharing a fun, rewarding and busy 8-months together! If you have any questions about the program or the wind industry we serve, please connect with us via email. We look forward to meeting you in September!

Contact Information

Welcome Hub
Find everything you need for September, from event schedules to resources and helpful checklists.
College Kickstart
Complete our online pre-arrival program to get ready for the year ahead and learn about available support services.