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Diploma of Wind Turbine Technician
- Kingston, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year diploma covering the electrical and mechanical systems of wind turbines.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop understanding of wind turbine technician
- strengthen abilities in foundational concepts
- subject-specific inquiry
- critical analysis and applied problem-solving related to wind turbine technician
- communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Wind turbine technician (installing
- inspecting
- diagnosing and repairing industrial-scale turbines)
- mechanical
- electrical
- composite blade repair and electro-mechanical roles
Curriculum
- Semesters one and two: technical communications and maths
- electrical fundamentals
- code and drawing
- renewable energy
- electro-mechanical systems
- wind turbine systems and workplace safety. Semesters three and four: programmable logic controllers
- fluid power
- wind turbine hydraulics and electrical systems
- safety
- composite blade repair
- maintenance techniques and turbine construction.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with most Grade 11 and 12 courses at C
- U or M level
- normally Grade 12 English (C or U) and Grade 11 Math
- some programmes add science or other prerequisites. Non-Canadian transcripts are assessed by the college.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with programme prerequisites (typically Grade 12 English at C/U level and Grade 11 Math at C/U/M level; some programmes add science or other prerequisites); non-Canadian transcripts are assessed by the college
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry requirements and apply at least four months before the start date Apply online through the SLC International Application Service with an OCAS account (international.ocas.ca) and pay the 100 CAD application fee through Flywire Upload passport
- certified and translated transcripts
- diploma or degree
- proof of English proficiency Receive the Letter of Acceptance and pay the amount on it by its deadline (tuition deposit 2
- 350 CAD
- non-refundable) Apply to IRCC for the study permit with the Letter of Acceptance and upload the approval to the portal.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,936 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $18,936 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $17,059 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, IELTS Academic 6.