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WTEC 1220: Advanced Maintenance and Project Management
Effective date
September 2026
Department
Wind Turbine Technician
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this capstone course, students will learn to manage comprehensive turbine maintenance programs and coordinate complex projects. They will develop work plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate maintenance activities. Learners will evaluate project outcomes, apply condition monitoring techniques, and document project progress.
Credits
2.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive maintenance programs for wind turbine systems based on manufacturer recommendations and operational data.
- Apply condition monitoring techniques to predict equipment failures, interpreting data trends to identify developing issues on technical assessments.
- Create detailed work plans for maintenance projects that include required resources, timelines, and contingencies according to project management best practices.
- Evaluate maintenance activities for regulatory compliance, identifying applicable regulations.
- Coordinate complex maintenance activities across multiple teams and systems, ensuring efficient resource utilization and minimizing turbine downtime.
- Manage project resources effectively, creating budgets and schedules that accurately reflect project requirements and constraints.
- Develop comprehensive project documentation systems that capture required information and facilitate effective communication among stakeholders.
- Evaluate project outcomes against established metrics, accurately assessing performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Methods of assessment may include a challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, simulations, problem solving, practical lab activities and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Percentages-STBC
Passing grade
70
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
|
|
Quizzes/Tests |
25 |
|
|
Lab Work |
30 |
|
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- Condition monitoring
- Project planning
- Resource management
- Quality control
- Regulatory requirements
- Environmental considerations
- Documentation systems
- Team coordination
- Risk management
- Performance optimization
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.