Wind Turbine Maintenance

CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

Has a permanent office in Dakar, Senegal since 2020
Offers international scholarships for students from Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal
Partners with UQAR on maritime and coastal adaptation projects
Hosts the International Youth Forum for Ocean Conservation annually
Engaged in climate change adaptation projects across West Africa

About Wind Turbine Maintenance

Applications for the Oct 2026 intake are due by Sep 30, 2026; tuition is Additional costs include $750 for learning materials and personal protective equipment, variable costs for certifications, and approximately $300 for other expenses..

This programme is designed for individuals seeking to enter the wind energy sector. Students learn to operate, maintain, and repair wind turbines. They gain skills in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. The programme includes safety training and a work placement in the industry.

960 hours over approximately 11 months; includes 3 months online, 4 months in person, and a 6-week internship; full-time, 25 to 35 hours per week.

Graduates work as wind turbine technicians in industrial and energy production settings.

Mathematics 4th year secondary school or equivalent; Science and Technology or Applied Sciences 4th year secondary school or equivalent; good physical and mental health; no vertigo or claustrophobia; successful interview; English knowledge is an asset.

On-campus and online, full-time, 11 months.

About Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

The Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles hosts a diverse student community of over 1,000 learners annually, with nearly 10 percent from outside Canada. Students engage in hands-on learning across three campuses and the École des pêches et de l’aquaculture du Québec, supported by faculty committed to practical, work-connected training. The campus environment blends natural beauty with academic focus, situated near forests, beaches, and the sea.