Offshore Wind Power Technician
Degree offered
Certificate of Recognition in Offshore Wind Power Technician
Credits required 28
Dean
Sarmad Saman, sarmad.saman@bristolcc.edu
Program contact
Anthony Ucci, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Offshore Wind Power, anthony.ucci@bristolcc.edu
Program Code:OW
Program Goals Statement
This certificate prepares students as technicians for the offshore wind power industry. Students learn aspects of applied technology such as electrical machinery, fluid systems, materials science and gain hands-on experience with assembly, installation, operation and maintenance of wind power systems.
Student Learning Outcomes
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Program Information
- Students develop practical skills associated with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanisms, and wind power devices).
- EGR 162, EGR 182 and many marine and wind industry careers require good physical health and the ability to swim and/or climb. Students with issues in these areas should discuss them with the program coordinator before enrollment.
After BCC
- Graduates work as turbine and foundation installers and operation and maintenance (O&M) technicians in the land-based or offshore wind industry or in a variety of marine trades professions at the technical level.
Program Requirements
Certificate Courses
EGR 151 | Electrical Machinery | 3 credits |
EGR 162 | Marine Safety | 1 credit |
EGR 171 | Fluid Systems | 4 credits |
EGR 172 | Material Science | 4 credits |
EGR 182 | Wind Industry Safety | 2 credits |
EGR 282 | Wind Power Technology | 4 credits |
EGR 283 | Wind Power Operations and Maintenance | 4 credits |
ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
MTH 152 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
EGR 151 | Electrical Machinery | 3 credits |
EGR 162 | Marine Safety | 1 credit |
EGR 171 | Fluid Systems | 4 credits |
EGR 182 | Wind Industry Safety | 2 credits |
MTH 152 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
EGR 172 | Material Science | 4 credits |
EGR 282 | Wind Power Technology | 4 credits |
EGR 283 | Wind Power Operations and Maintenance | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |