Polytechnic’s Wind Turbine Technician safety training agreement extended

Lethbridge Polytechnic has signed a renewal agreement with TEAM-1 Academy Inc. for their Wind Turbine Safety Training.

This will extend the current agreement that’s been in place since 2019 for another four years, giving students world-class safety, rescue and technical training experiences and certifications. The partnership is valued at over $250,000 per year, plus TEAM-1 Academy will provide equipment and financial support.

The partnership ensures that students learn and train at a Global Wind Organization approved site, and their certifications can be utilized around the world. The Centre of Trades and Technology says their program graduates are in high demand nationally and globally.

The Wind Turbine Technician program takes in about 32 students every year for the one-year certification.