A student successfully completing this program will be able to do the following: Function successfully as technicians on wind farms and/or in other energy settings. Demonstrate an understanding of conceptual foundations of wind energy and the terminology used within the power industry. Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for proper siting of wind turbines including physical, environmental, and public policy issues. Demonstrate good math, writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate specific and in-depth understanding of electricity, electronics, mechanical systems, and fluid power systems common to modern wind turbines. Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Code requirements. Demonstrate an understanding of NFPA 70E, OSHA, & ANSI standards with focus on electrical safety programs, HRC, PPE, LOTO, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Fall Protection, and safe chemical handling. Demonstrate an understanding of trouble shooting techniques utilizing PLC information, electrical, mechanical, fluid power schematics and technical manuals. Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of PC and PLC installations, trouble shooting skills, and software transfer. Demonstrate a working knowledge of PC software used for email, data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet browsing. Demonstrate an understanding of communication systems such as Ethernet, fiber-optic, and Serial. Demonstrate the safe handling and proper use of hand tools, power tools, power bolting, and rigging equipment. Demonstrate safety concepts used with high voltage systems, high angle work sites, and tower rescue procedures.