Basic Technical Training

This course is the standard for technical work in wind turbine generators. Upon completion, technicians will be able to perform basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic tasks with the supervision of an experienced technician. This course can benefit entry-level candidates and experienced technicians as well and consists of three modules: Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulics.

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Students will learn the following skills in each module.

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Mechanical:

• Identify the main components, mechanical systems, and the basic operation of wind turbines

• Explain risks and hazards associated with mechanics

• Understand the principles of bolted and welded connections and their inspection

• Demonstrate practical skills to use manual tightening and measuring tools

• Demonstrate the correct use of hydraulic torque and tensioning tools

• Explain the principles of a gearbox

• Explain the function of the brake systems and demonstrate how to inspect them

• Explain the function of the yaw system and explain how to inspect it

• Explain the function of the cooling system and demonstrate how to inspect it

• Explain the function of the lubrication system and demonstrate how to inspect it

Electrical:

• Explain the basics of electricity.

• Explain risks and hazards associated with electrical work

• Explain the function and symbol of electrical components

• Explain the function of different types of sensors

• Explain and interpret a simple electrical diagram and demonstrate how to assembly it on a circuit

• Demonstrate how to make correct and safe measurements

Hydraulics: 

• Explain the basics of hydraulics

• Explain risks and hazards associated with hydraulic work

• Explain the function of different types of pumps and demonstrate how to check the start/stop pressure of a pump

• Explain the function of different types of actuators

• Explain the function of different types of valves

• Explain the function of accumulators and demonstrate how to check and pre-charge them

• Explain the function of different types of sensors

• Identify the components which transfer the oil

• Describe the handling of oil procedures

• Identify and find different components on a hydraulic diagram

• Demonstrate how to measure the hydraulic pressure accuratel