This course emphasizes the basic understanding of mechanical drives and transmissions. The inspection of equipment to include gears, bearings, seals, shafts and other mechanical components are covered. These skills are necessary to troubleshoot and diagnose problems that occur within the Wind Turbine field. This course is recognized as an Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) ISPQ Accredited Training Program for curriculum covering the Job Task Analyses for Small Wind Installer (NABCEP). (3 Cr - 1 lect, 2 lab)