Small-Wind Technology, Certificate
KCC offers a Small-Wind Technology certificate and specialization track in the Electrical Technology program
The Introduction to Small-Wind Technology course, ELTR 2324, explores the design, installation and use of small-wind electrical generator systems for consumer and commercial applications. Students will be given theory and hands-on lab experience sizing, installing and maintaining small-wind electrical generating systems.
Course outcomes
Students successfully completing this course will:
- Understand atmospheric wind dynamics, wind-harvesting principles, small-wind generator construction and operating characteristics
- Perform a site analysis and system performance estimates for a small-wind power system
- Properly size a small-wind system to a specific application, and select appropriate system components for the system
work safely when installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining small-wind power systems
- Earn CITCA Wind Tower and Nacelle Climb Safety and Rescue certification
CITCA certification
This certification includes climbing and rescue training for the wind turbine industry.
Communications Industry Training and Certification Academy (CITCA) is a nationally recognized training academy, developed by a group of communications industry specialists, offering a complete line of college accredited tower erection and safety training programs directly related to the communications industry.
ELTR.CRT.C39B
Outcomes
Understand atmospheric wind dynamics, wind-harvesting principles, small-wind generator construction and operating characteristics.
Perform a site analysis and system performance estimates for a small-wind power system.
Properly size a small-wind system to a specific application, and select appropriate system components for the system work safely when installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining small-wind power systems.
Earn CITCA Wind Tower and Nacelle Climb Safety and Rescue certification.
Program Requirements
Major courses
| ELTR 1004 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1174 | Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
| ELTR 1503 | Survey of Renewable Energy | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 2074 | DC & AC Rotating Machines | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2324 | Introduction to Small-Wind Technology | 4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |