ESTM 145 - Tower Rescue and Climbing Competency

Credits: 1.2
LEC hours per week: .8
LAB hours per week: .8
Provides students with the knowledge and skill sets needed to be able to ascend a wind turbine tower, work on the unit, descend the unit, and perform self-rescue and partner rescue in emergency conditions. This is a two day course which exceeds the minimum requirements set by OSHA and NIOSH for the tower erection industry. Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in the Wind Energy Technology program. Formerly: EST 175.
Course Attribute(s): Work-Based