Technical Training

Crowder College
Crowder College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association. Specifics about Crowder’s current accreditation can be accessed at the Higher Learning Commission website or by clicking on the HLC link to the left.

Crowder College is also affiliated with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and seeks approvals through the Coordinating Board of Higher Education. Information can be accessed on the Missouri Department of Higher Education website at  http://dhe.mo.gov/.

Quick Facts:

2-year state community college
Approximately 5,845 students enrolled at Crowder College in the Fall 2013.
Offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science degrees in addition to many Certificates.
Approximately 200 students live on campus.
State-of-the-art YMCA facility within easy walking distance.
Mission and Vision

Crowder College: Building a civil, serving, literate, learning community of responsible citizens.

Values

As a college family, Crowder is continuously engaged in:

Caring: Honoring the inherent worth of each individual

The Pursuit of Learning: Putting into practice the best that is known about how people learn.

Fostering Creativity and Innovation: Exploring new ideas, trying new approaches, encouraging calculated risks when the potential results merit risk.

Ethical Behavior: Demonstrating through personal action that people should relate to each other ethically.

Collaboration: Ensuring that every person in the organization shares in shaping the college’s future.

Serving Others: Helping each person become freer, wiser, and better able to serve.

Board of Trustees
Andy Wood, President, Neosho
Vickie Barnes, Treasurer, Neosho
Rick Butler, Vice President, Neosho
Diane Andris, Neosho
Al Chapman, Ph.D., Secretary, Anderson
Larry Vancuren, Southwest City

Organization Chart

Executive Officers
Dr. Jennifer Methvin, President
Amy Rand, Vice President of Finance
Dr. Glenn Coltharp, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs

An Introduction to Crowder College

Mission
IT is our mission and purpose to serve the needs of people by actualizing each person who chooses Crowder College in terms of his or her self-worth and ability to function in society as a responsible citizen.

WE believe that access and quality are compatible; and that both can be more fully realized through a proactive stance seeking to make the public aware of and interested in opportunities available.

WE believe in strong ties and relationships between the college and other educational institutions, both secondary and post-secondary, the community, and the businesses and organizations that support our community.

WE view the college as having an active role in economic and social development through continuing education and customized training, directed toward improving work skills and productivity, creating a more desirable work and social environment, and adding to the general quality of life within the region.

IN each course and program, all endeavors will be concerned about and committed to the development of each individual’s ability to master the content of offerings, make ethical decisions, develop analytical skills, cultivate physical health and well-being, develop self-worth and learn the value of working together and serving others.

THE college recognizes a two-fold responsibility in its commitment to student growth and development. The first is to assist in acquiring the skills and awareness needed to function as productive and responsible citizens. The second is to evaluate this progress so that both the student and the institution are able to measure the growth.

Philosophy and Policy on Values and Rights
It is the policy of Crowder College to convey certain fundamental values, insofar as possible, to all those enrolled as students. Emphasis, in all course work, extra-curricular activities and social contact, is given to developing a growing awareness in the individual of the importance of integrity, lawfulness and other characteristics of maturity, such as respect for the rights of others as individuals and the value of work and productivity in the lives of everyone. This policy takes recognition of economic self-reliance as a cherished priority. It strongly embraces character building as a proper function of education. The sanctity of the family is to be encouraged as we recognize the family as a cornerstone of a healthy society. Reference is made to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 which led to the establishment of land grant colleges which states, religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall be forever encouraged.ö This policy in no way takes away from the established goal of competency in and mastery of course content in all offerings at Crowder College. We the undersigned members of the board of trustees of Crowder College, hereby reaffirm this policy for continued implementation by the administration and faculty of Crowder College.

The Wind Energy and Turbine Technology Program offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science program that provides hands-on, real-life experiences. This academic program for wind turbine service technicians is one of just seven programs nationwide to receive the American Wind Energy Association Seal of Approval.

With the number of wind turbines in the state of Iowa growing quickly, Iowa Lakes Community College is working to help meet the growing demand for skilled technicians who can install, maintain, and service modern wind turbines not only in this region, but internationally as well.

The diploma program consists of the first three terms. In addition to the coursework listed in the first three terms Business Communications is also required for the diploma. To prepare for entry-level positions in the industry, you will receive training in:

– construction
– maintenance
– operation of wind turbines

Earning the Associate in Applied Science degree consists of completing the second year of the program. You will receive additional training on:

– diagnosis of turbines
– computerized control and monitoring systems
– wind turbine siting
– data acquisition

As a graduate of the two-year degree program you qualify for entry-level positions and also have the skills and education background to become a wind turbine technician and potentially a supervisor.

Algebra and basic trigonometry skills are essential to successful completion of the program. Assessment scores must indicate readiness for Intermediate Algebra.

Two-year, one year, or one week training options for turbine technicians!

Clinton Community College offers three options for turbine technician training: a 2-year associate degree program, a one-year certificate program, and a one-week intensive training course (which includes Ropeworks Certification for Safety at Height and Rescue). You can get your start in the field, or get the professional development you need to advance in your career. Benefit from hands-on training in our state of the art wind lab, while learning from industry experts.

Quick Facts about Wind Technology at Clinton:
• 2-year Degree Programs: Wind Energy and Turbine Technology A.A.S, Renewable Energy Technologies A.A.S.
• Cover topics such as DC/AC Circuits, Networking, Meteorology, Digital Electronics, Environmental Health and Safety, Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Principles of Fluid Power Systems, Power Generation & Delivery, Turbine Troubleshooting & Repair, Industrial Electricity, Environmental Technology,

Internship / Field Training
• Graduates are prepared to find immediate employment. Nearly 100% of Clinton technology graduates successfully find positions in their field.
• As part of the State University of New York system, Clinton credits transfer easily to bachelor degree programs.
• Call (800) 552-1160 or visit www.clinton.edu for information.
• 1-year Certificate Programs: Wind Turbine Service Technician, Renewable Energy Technologies.
• Wind Turbine Service Technician Certificate graduates will be prepared with a  background in industrial electricity and mechanical systems in order to safely and competently work in the wind industry.
• Renewable Energy Technologies Certificate graduates will be prepared for entry level positions constructing, installing and maintaining solar and wind electricity generating systems for both residential and light commercial applications.
• Graduates find entry-level employment or to transfer into the associate degree programs.
• Call (800) 552-1160 or visit www.clinton.edu for information.
• Wind Rising: a one-week intensive training course, which includes Ropeworks Safety at Height and Rescue Certification. This course is designed for industry professionals seeking advancement, as well as technicians seeking specialized skills to enter the field.
• Covers installation, troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of turbine mechanical systems and blades; troubleshooting and repair of failed mechanical and electrical equipment; electric/electronic/mechanical equipment using switches, fuses, breakers, interlocks, isolating valves and proper grounding techniques.
• Ropeworks Certification for Safety at Height and Rescue covers general wind turbine safety, fall protection and work positioning systems, equipment use and inspection, vertical lifeline systems, shock-absorbing fall arrest vs. work positioning lanyards, mitigating harness-induced suspension trauma, proper anchoring methods, rescue and evacuation protocol, Automatic Descent Control Devices, personal escape and rescue systems (e.g. PDQ, I’D), load raising and transfer methods, fall recovery and rescue (e.g. from nacelle or nose cone), ladder Rescue, hub & yaw rescue.
• Call (518) 562-4139 or visit www.clinton.edu/windrising for information
• Contract Training: Connect with our Workforce Development professionals to develop a customized training program for your company’s needs. Call (518) 562-4139 or visit www.clinton.edu/ccwd for information.

For more information about these and other programs, visit www.clinton.edu.

Attention: GE Wind Technicians

You Are Eligible for Tuition Discounts and College Credit for Your GE Training

Did you know that, as a GE Power & Water employee, you can receive special discounts on tuition and fees at Excelsior College?

Also, as a GE Wind Technician, you can receive up to 49 credits for your job-related training toward these online technology degrees:

• Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) in Technology Management with area of focus in Electrical Technology

• Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) in Technology Management with area of focus in Renewable Energy Technology

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Technology with area of focus in Electromechanical Technologies

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Technology with area of focus in Electronics/Instrumentation Technologies

GE Wind Technician Transfer Credit Breakdown

• Up to 35 Credits for Level One Training
• 5 Credits for Level Two, Electrical Simplification Systems
• 7 Credits for Level Two, Advanced Troubleshooting Seminar
• 1 Credit for Level Three/Site Lead Training
• 1 Credit for Site Manager Training

To learn more:

Visit www.partnership.excelsior.edu/ge.

Call (888) 647-2388, ext. 134.

Or contact:

Andrew Wheeler, Assistant Dean
Excelsior College School of Business & Technology
Phone: (518) 608-8332     Email: awheeler@excelsior.edu.

Have you considered a career where you can work outside and enjoy the change of seasons instead of being stuck behind a desk or limited to only one view all day long? If you’ve been considering such a change, then the Wind Industry may be exactly what you’re wishing for. This industry offers the individual a career in utilizing hands-on skills coupled with specialized technical training and a developed sense of technical problem solving.

This career is in high demand the world over with both land -based and off-shore operations. Should you choose to travel, you can find wind turbines operating in more than 160 countries around the globe. If your interest is more focused here at home, you can still find numerous opportunities. There are thousands of standing turbines working throughout the United States located at wind farms from one end of this country to the other.

Our instruction here at the MARET Center located on the campus of Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, will offer you the opportunity to operate and maintain a working turbine as part of your learning experience and wind energy education. Your courses of study will include electronics and electrical systems equipment. Coupled with this, you will be learning about hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC’s and computer controls. At the heart of this, you will study the specific functions and operations of modern utility-scale wind turbines operated at hundreds of wind farms across the nation.

At our facility we will emphasize safety first and all of the necessary concerns that will be needed to successfully enter the wind industry. We will encourage and train you in every reasonable measure to practice these skills and realize their extreme importance for a long and satisfying career. You will be trained in tower access and expected to go up-tower for inspections, repair and general maintenance under the supervision of trained and experienced professionals. You will be trained in OSHA rules and regulations, working at height, CPR, First Aid and AED.

Examples of different courses that will be taken throughout your experience here at the MARET Center will be such class material as:
• Introduction to Wind Principles
• Wind Turbine Troubleshooting and Repair
• Hytorc Bolting and Tensioning
• DC and AC Circuits
• Programmable Logic Controllers and Computer Applications

What does this mean? The variety of courses studied here at Crowder College will enable you to seek a wide range of opportunities, not only in the wind field but several other related fields in the utility industry as well. It might surprise you to know that many well-known corporations worldwide are involved in this industry such as G.E., Siemens, Shell, BP, Westinghouse, Mitsubishi, just to name a few.

We believe that this program has a great deal of appeal, and we would be extremely pleased to have the opportunity to help you realize one of the best career decisions you’ll ever make. Come join us at Crowder College and see the bright future that lay just ahead of you.
 

Keeping Wind Energy Workers Skilled in Electrical Safety and more. NTT Workforce Development Institute’s mission is to help America maintain a highly safe and proficient skilled workforce. For nearly three decades, we’ve successfully trained 1,000,000 employees at thousands of companies, including wind energy, and government agencies in locations around the world. We continually expand our curriculum of two to five-day instructor-led courses, conducted at public locations and on-site at our clients’ facilities. We offer over 60 courses within our seven disciplines:

• Electrical Safety for Wind Energy
• National Electrical Code®
• Electrical and Electronics
• Compliance
• HVAC
• Fluid Power and Mechanical Systems.

NTT partners with large multi-national wind energy companies to develop and implement cutting edge electrical qualification programs including hands-on demonstrations, custom procedures and qualification documentation specific to the wind energy industry.

NTT is the only provider that integrates instructor-led classroom training, computer-based training, training management services, electrical qualification training and workplace safety practices consulting. Our comprehensive and holistic approach to training, safety and compliance reduces workplace accidents and increases productivity.

We do more than training. We develop your skilled workforce. Our training is the best value because skilled workers learn with their hands. Employees that take our hands-on courses get to learn on their own full-sized lab equipment. Most other providers don’t have equipment – or they only provide a few sets of small prototype equipment that students must share.

• Public training courses available at sites nationwide
• On-site training at your location – on your schedule – for your production challenges
• Skill Circuit™ Online manages your training and helps employees retain knowledge
• Electrical Qualification Training helps companies produce qualified electrical workers
• NTT Professional Services consults with clients to develop custom training and compliance programs

Call us, 800.922.2820 or visit our website, www.nttinc.com/wind to find out more about our instructors, classes and dates.

Join the nation’s leading training program for wind turbine technicians. Focused on specific, hands-on competencies, our unique training model moves students from the classroom to the learning labs and into the field quickly.

Trainee success requires a self-directed learning style, a desire to learn through hands-on practice, and a dedication to become a world-class technician in the wind industry.

Our graduates work all across North America for these leading companies:

Availon Avangrid                        Gemini Energy Services
Broadwind Energy                      General Electric
Duke Energy Renewables            Heron Wind Manufacturing
EDF – Renewable Services           Infigen Energy
Gamesa                                     Ingeteam, Inc.

Mitsubishi Power Systems           Sky Climbers Wind Solutions
Next Era Energy Resources         Suzlon
Nordex                                       Upwind Solutions
Northern Power Systems            Vestas Wind Systems Wood Group
Repower USA Corporation          Xtreme Power

The Wind Turbine Technician Academy provides a fast track to jobs that are in demand and pay high wages. Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers this course as a non-credit full time program allowing men and women the chance to be job ready in less than 6 months. Students attend Monday through Friday, 8 hours each day for 24 weeks. Training is held at Kalamazoo Valley Groves Campus.

Location

7107 Elm Valley Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern)

General Inquiries

careeracademies@kvcc.edu
269.353.1253

Program Contacts

Delia Baker, Program Coordinator
dbaker2@kvcc.edu
269.353.1554

Mailing Address

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Groves Campus
PO Box 4070
Kalamazoo MI 49003-4070

FAX

269.353.1299

High Plains Technology Center

We have the wind

Northwest Oklahoma is right in the middle of wind development in the United States, and in 2009, High Plains Technology Center became the first career tech center in the state to offer a wind technician training program, leading the renewable energy training initiative in Oklahoma.

Safety is embedded throughout each module taught at High Plains, and is our highest priority. We guarantee our students leave with the skills necessary to become an entry-level wind energy technician. Our niche is to provide potential wind techs with a hands-on, fast track training experience.

The program is taught in English. Students must be in excellent physical condition, weigh 265lbs or less; have a verifiable clean background; ability to climb, work and repel from heights; work within confined spaces and willingness to work in arduous environmental conditions.

Duration
20 weeks, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Topics Covered:

• AC/DC Electricity
• Electronics
• Motors
• Motor Controls
• PLC’s
• Mechanical Drive Systems
• Rigging
• Hydraulics/Pneumatics
• Schematics
• Bolt Torquing & Tensioning
• Wind Turbine Systems Troubleshooting

Certifications
Each student receives the following certifications: Medic First Aid, OSHA 10 HR, NFPA 70E High and Low Voltage Qualified Worker, Basic Evacuation and Rescue, Confined Space, Defensive Driving, Rough Terrain Forklift, Electrical Metering Safety, Fall Protection/Tower Rescue/Competent Climber, and WorkKeys assessments. In addition, students build resumes and receive assistance in downloading resumes to industry websites.

Enrollment
The next wind technician class is tentatively scheduled for January 14th, 2013. Click below to complete the application process. The training is very intense and class size is limited; therefore only the best qualified applicants will be accepted. If you have what it takes you’re encouraged to complete and submit the application immediately so your name can be placed on the call list.

Financial assistance may be available from your local WorkForce Investment office. For questions related to wind program, please contact Taryn Johannesmeyer at 580-571-6167.