Basic Technical Training (BTT)
Contact
Evan Kissel
Advanced Manufacturing Trainer/Instructor
ekissel@newcollegeinstitute.org
276-403-5689
New 2022 Class Dates:
June 13-17, July 25-29, August 15-19, September 19-23, October 17-21
Residents may be eligible for reduced rates for NCI’s GWO training courses. To find out if you qualify, please fill out the Workforce Credential Grant Application HERE. Upon submitting the application, you will receive an email with additional steps required to complete the process.
GWO Electrical
The aim of this BTT Electrical Module is to give the Delegates the knowledge and skills to carry out basic electrical tasks (supervised by an experienced technician) using safe working procedures and the correct PPE.
The BTT Electrical Module shall ensure Delegates are able to:
- Explain the basics of electricity (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain risks and hazards associated with electrical work (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain the function and symbol of electrical components (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain the function of different types of sensors (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain and interpret a simple electrical diagram and demonstrate how to assembly it on a circuit (L2 – Knowledge / L3 – Skill).
- Demonstrate how to make correct and safe measurements (L3 – Skill).
GWO Mechanical
The aim of this BTT Mechanical Module is to give the Delegates the knowledge and skills to carry out basic mechanical tasks (supervised by an experienced technician), using safe working procedures and the correct PPE.
The BTT Mechanical Module shall ensure Delegates are able to:
- Explain the main components, mechanical systems and the basic operation of wind turbines (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain risks and hazards associated with mechanics (L2 – Knowledge).
- Understand the principles of bolted and welded connections and their inspection (L2 – Knowledge).
- Demonstrate practical skills to use manual tightening and measuring tools (L3 – Skill).
- Demonstrate the correct use of hydraulic torque and tensioning tools (L3 – Skill).
- Explain the principles of a gearbox (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain the function of the brake systems and demonstrate how to inspect them (L2 – Knowledge / L3 – Skill).
- Explain the function of the yaw system and explain how to inspect it (L2 –Knowledge).
- Explain the function of the cooling system and demonstrate how to inspect it (L2 – Knowledge / L3 – Skill).
- Explain the function of the lubrication system and demonstrate how to inspect it (L2 – Knowledge / L3 – Skill).
GWO Hydraulic
The aim of the BTT Hydraulic Module is to give the Delegates the knowledge and skills to carry out basic hydraulic tasks (supervised by an experienced technician), using safe working procedures and the correct PPE.
The BTT Hydraulic Module shall ensure Delegates are able to:
- Explain the basics of hydraulics (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain risks and hazards associated with hydraulic work (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain the function of different types of pumps and demonstrate how to check start/stop pressure of a pump (L2 – Knowledge / L3 – Skill).
- Explain the function of different types of actuators (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain the function of different types of valves (L2 – Knowledge).
- Explain the function of accumulators and demonstrate how to check and precharge them (L2 – Knowledge / L3 – Skill).
- Explain the function of different types of sensors (L2 – Knowledge).
- Identify the components which transfer the oil (L2 – Knowledge).
- Describe the handling of oil procedures (L2 – Knowledge).
- Identify and find different components on a hydraulic diagram (L2 – Knowledge).
- Demonstrate how to measure the hydraulic pressure accurately (L3 – Skill).
