Boot Camp

Would you like to train hard and fast to get into the Wind field? Then our Wind Tech Boot Camp is just the thing for you! Fill out a Student Registration Form today. Additional details are available through our Community Education page. The Wind Boot Camp is a non-credit community education program.

Wind Technician Boot Camp

8 week program
Date: Now taking applications for Jan. 2010 session.
Days/Times: Mon-Thurs (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Cost: $2250
Location: California City High School

Boot Camp Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?:

1. Select and complete Student Registration Form above.
2. Fax or Mail Payment to Cerro Coso.

• Wind Boot Camp enrollment is limited to 30 to ensure student safety.
• Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Boot Camp: List of topics
 

Series 100		16 hours
	100 Introduction to the Wind Industry	2
	OSHA Required Safety	14
	101 Electric Safety 102 Back Injury Prevention 103 Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls 104 Fall Protection 105 Crane Rigging, Chains, Slings & Hoist Safety 106 Fire Prevention 107 Hand and Power Tool Safety 108 Confined Space Safety 109 Machine Guarding Safety 110 Hearing Safety 111 Respiratory Safety 112 Blood Borne Pathogens 113 Lock Out Tag Out 114 Hazardous Materials 115 Personal Protective Equipment 116 Accident Investigation
Series 120		16 hours
	120 First Aid and CPR	6
	121 Tower Rescue	6
	122 Safety in the Wind Park	4
Series 130		16 hours
	130 Electrical Measurement Safety	2
	131 Multimeters	2
	132 Amp Clamps	2
	133 Voltage Pens	2
	134 Megohmeters	2
	135 Infrared Testers	2
	136 O Scopes	4
Series 140		16 hours
	140 Schematics	4
	141 Direct Current Theory	8
Series 150		16 hours
	150 Alternating Current Theory
Series 160		16 hours
	160 50 Volts and Higher Safety	4
	161 ElectroStatic Discharge	2
	162 Compressed Gases	2
	163 Basic Hydraulics	8
Series 190		16 hours
	190 PLC's and Control Algorithms	8
	191 Substations and Transformers	8
Work Preparedness		16 hours
	Work Behavior	4
	Resume & Cover Letter	4
	Interview Prep	4
	Airstreams - Interviews
	Work Behavior	4
	Resume & Cover Letter	4
	Interview Prep	4
	Interviews	4

 

 

Contact

For more information:
Cheri Plett
(760) 384-6151
windtech@cerrocoso.edu
 

since 3-2-2009