Gamesa Puns

Hi everyone. It's no secret that Wind Power has went through a massive rise over the past 10 or so years. That's why I'm hosting this little Q & A for anyone who is interested in the industry and has any questions.

Ask away in the comments below :)

Hi Wind. I posted this in the Wind Turbine reddit as well, so if I am violating some double-posting rule, let me know, and I do apologize. More visitors here, and I think relevant. Appreciate any responses and insight. This program is a lot of money, and this is one of the more important decisions I've had in my life, so thank you!

About me: I have no industry experience in this field, as I currently work as a delivery driver and am serious about doing whatever it takes to make this career change. I choose wind power, and am considering being a wind tech, because I like being outside, like working with my hands, and doing some research, found that Wind Turbine Technicians will be one of the fastest growing and highest demand jobs over the next decade. Feels good to potentially be part of the cleaner energy wave.

Siemens Gamesa is a wind turbine manufacturer, and have a wind academy school in Florida that I am strongly considering. Having spoken to them, I was impressed with the program, the industry knowledge that my teachers should bring, and did buy them at their word that three weeks was enough time to learn the basic skills I need to be an entry-level wind tech. However, I am wondering now if this is just wishfully thinking. For the sake of a quicker program, am I sacrificing quality?

Most other programs go 1-2 years, which is what I saw at the Community College near me. The second-lowest period of time I noticed for a program like this, was six months at Northwest Renewable. Do you think it should realistically take that amount of time to gain certification, or is three weeks not unrealistic at all?

Thanks ahead of time!

Hi wind turbine, and thank you for reading this question!

Real quickly about me. I have no industry experience at all I currently work as a delivery driver and am serious about doing whatever it takes to make a career change. I choose this industry to look at because I like being outside, like working with my hands, and doing some research, found that Wind Turbine Technicians will be one of the fastest growing and highest demand jobs over the next decade. Feels good to potentially be part of the cleaner energy wave.

As you know, Siemens Gamesa is a wind turbine manufacturer, and they have a wind academy school in Florida that I am strongly considering. Having spoken to them, I was impressed with the program, the industry knowledge that my teachers should bring, and did buy them at their word that three weeks was enough time because having been in this industry, they knew exactly what most wind power companies were looking for their technicians to have. But should I be? Is this really enough time to learn the needed things about overall electricity, hydraulics and how to stay safe.

Most other programs go 1-2 years, which is what I saw at the Community College nearby me, with the second lowest period of time being six months at Northwest Renewable. I just want your opinion on if you think this can really be done in three weeks, as three weeks is all Wind Academy claims I need, to be ready to be hired.

Thanks again for reading and for any insight you can share.