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Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Technical Training (BTT)

If you're trade qualified, and have a passion for the renewable energy sector, and you have completed this course, you will be globally certified to work on a wind turbine as a technician.

Please email or call direct for enrolment or course enquiry.
Email: apretc@federation.edu.au
Ph: 03) 5327 8071

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Course overview

This 5-day BTT Training prepares participants for further company specific training by providing them with the necessary training to perform basic hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, bolt tightening and installation tasks. Considered as either a starting point for technicians new to the Wind Energy sector. This course also adds value to trade qualified Electricians and Mechanical fitters by relating their existing trade skills to the context of a Wind Turbine Technical role. Modules: Mechanical | Electrical | Hydraulic | Bolt Tightening

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Student support

The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.

The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Federation TAFE

Career paths

Wind Turbine Technician

Fees and scholarships

Course Fee: $3781.20

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

Course details

Start dates

Information

SMB Campus, Building

Course dates:
March 16th-20th
April 13th-17th
May 18th-22nd
June 22nd-26th
July 20th-24th
Aug 17th-21st
Sept - N/A
Oct 19th-23rd
Nov 23rd-27th
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Contact hours

5 full days

Explore our training centres

The Asia Pacific Renewable Energy Training Centre (APRETC) is a central hub for renewable energy training, education and research across regional Victoria.

APRETC Ballarat boasts the southern hemisphere’s first wind turbine training tower and APRETC Gippsland is located in the power generation heartland of the Latrobe Valley.

See APRETC in action

Entry requirements

Must hold a Post Trade qualification in Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical.

How you apply will depend on the short course you're interested in.

If your course is open for applications, click 'Apply now' then complete and submit the PDF or online form.

Some short courses are delivered based on interest.

Select the 'Register interest' button, and we'll get in touch with the start date and application information.

 
Direct application
Yes
Federation University code
406063

Credit for previous study

Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Check your eligibility to find out if that’s the case.

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