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Residential Wind Turbine: (Small Wind Energy Systems) - Type 1 Training


Description

The following are basic requirements that must be met to participate in this grant program, the participant must:
 
      1.      Must have a valid Colorado/Wyoming driver’s license or State ID
      2.      Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident
      3.      Must be enrolled at a Workforce Center or be a Union Member
4.   All male participants must be registered with Selective Service
 
Please refer all parties interested in enrolling in a GREEN CAREERS FOR COLORADANS grant course to:
Mary Broderick, GCC Recruitment Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 303-477-6111 x23
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Training Provider: Advanced Energy Systems, LLC
 
Residential Wind Turbine Course Description: The course covers all elements of planning, siting, designing and installing small wind energy systems. The course will make sure to address each element of the current NABCEP task analysis in anticipation of potential certifications in the future. A special section on large wind energy systems will be included, and hands-on segments will be incorporated throughout as practicable.
Upon successful completion of the course, Advanced Energy Systems, LLC, will issue a Certificate of Wind Energy Technology and Small Wind Installation.
 
Pre-requisites include:
  • High school education or GED
  • English language proficiency (reading, writing and speaking)
  • Mathematics and science basic proficiency
  • Preferred capability in basic algebra, trigonometry and geometry
  • Preferred capability in electricity and circuits
  • Preferred capability in basic construction and tool usage
Course Outline Hands-On Component
Introduction and Basics Local Classroom Site Review
Site Assessment Local Classroom Safety Station
Safety for Small Wind Energy Systems Docs: Site Plan, Equipment List, and Install Manual
System Design and Project Plan Docs: Permit Rules, Soils Report, Fdn Design 
Mechanical and Structural Design Docs: Xcel IA, NEC, Wiring
Electrical Design Docs: Component Layout Transit
Installation Docs: Tapes, SMarT Kit, Turbine Assembly
System Checkout and Inspection Docs: Winch Energize Skystream
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Docs: Watch on PC with Skyview Nacelle Components
Large Wind Energy Systems - Intro Oral Quiz
 
 
















Scheduled Course Date(s) – Subject to Change
Classes are held in Denver unless otherwise noted below.

January 9, 2012 - January 13, 2012, Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

January 30, 2012 - February 3, 2012, Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

February 20, 2012 - February 24, 2012, Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This is a 40-hour course.

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