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Training for Wind Turbine Technicians
Electromechanical Systems Technology

Electromechanical Systems Technology is an Associate in Applied Science Degree Program designed to prepare the graduate for immediate employment as electronic, electrical, and mechanical maintenance personnel in manufacturing settings.

Entrance Requirements

Students must either have completed Essentials of Math or higher OR score 16 or higher on ACT math OR have a COMPASS score at the Beginning Algebra level.

Self-Paced Courses

Several courses in the Electromechanical Systems Technology Program are offered in an instructor-supervised/student-paced format. See course descriptions for details concerning specific course status. Much of the instruction in these courses is computer-based using software available only in the Electromechanical Systems Technology Labs on campus. Students enrolled in such courses should expect to spend 25-30 hours in the Electromechanical Systems Technology Lab for each semester hour of the course. For example, ELT-382, Electronic Circuit Analysis is a 3-semester-hour course. The student enrolled in that course should expect to spend 75-90 hours (5-6 hours per week) in the Electromechanical Systems Technology Lab to complete the course. While a suggested schedule appears on this page, the use of instructor-supervised/student-paced course work allows the student much more flexibility in scheduling.

College Transfer Option

Through an articulation agreement with the University of Northern Iowa, graduates of the Electromechanical Systems Technology Program may continue their education by transferring to baccalaureate programs in such industrial technology fields as manufacturing, electromechanical systems, engineering technology, or supervision and management. Help of a NIACC counselor or program instructor is advised.

Through proper course selection, students may tailor their course selection to meet Wind Industry standards to obtain a position as a wind turbine technician. See your counselor for additional information.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

First Year

First Term (Fall Semester)

BUS-161 Human Relations..........................................................3 s.h.
OR PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
ELT-190 Introduction to Tech Computing & CAD ...........................3 s.h.
ELT-382 Electronic Circuit Analysis .............................................3 s.h.
ELT-790 Fluid Power ..................................................................3 s.h.
ENG-701 Communications I ........................................................3 s.h.
OR ENG-105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT-770 Applied Math ...............................................................2 s.h.
MAT-771 Applied Math II .............................................................2 s.h.
OR MAT-121 College Algebra (4 s.h.)
................................................................................................19 s.h.

Second Term (Spring Semester)

ELT-210 Motor Control Circuits ....................................................3 s.h.
ELT-550 Analog Devices .............................................................4 s.h.
ELT-309 Digital Circuits ..............................................................3 s.h.
ENG-702 Communications II .......................................................3 s.h.
OR ENG-106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
................................................................................................13 s.h.

Third Term (Summer)

ELT-895 Electromechanical Internship ..........................................2 s.h.

Second Year

Fourth Term (Fall Semester)

ELT-124 Advanced PLCs and System Integration .........................3 s.h.
ELT-133 Electric Motor Drives .....................................................2 s.h.
ELT-170 Introduction to PLC's .....................................................3 s.h.
ELT-734 Industrial Instrumentation ...............................................4 s.h.
PHY-162 College Physics I .........................................................4 s.h.
OR PHY-106 Survey of Physics (4 s.h.)
OR CHM-122 Introduction to General Chemistry (4 s.h.)
................................................................................................16 s.h.

Fifth Term (Spring Semester)

ELT-710 Computer Automated Manufacturing ...............................3 s.h.
ELT-745 Maintenance Shop Operations .......................................3 s.h.
ELT-750 Facilities Maintenance....................................................4 s.h.
PHY-172 College Physics II ........................................................4 s.h.
OR PHY-106 Survey of Physics (4 s.h.)
OR CHM-122 Introduction to General Chemistry (4 s.h.)
SDV-135 Job Seeking Skills ........................................................1 s.h.
................................................................................................15 s.h.

Total Program Hours ...............................................................65 s.h.

Career Opportunities

Completion of this program prepares graduates to enter the following occupations:

Wind Turbine Technician
Electromechanical Technician
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Electronics Technician
Industrial Process Control Technician
Instrumentation Technician
Control Systems Technician
Computer Automated Process Control Technician

For specific information contact the Career and Internship Center or the NIACC Industrial Division.

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Training for Wind Turbine Technicians Electromechanical Systems Technology

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Career Opportunities

Training for Wind Turbine Technicians
Electromechanical Systems Technology