Wind technology instructor Steve Malavolti uses a multimeter to check a circuit on a Turbine Control Unit in Illinois Valley Community College's wind lab. (Photo provided by Fran Brolley)

Wind Turbine Control and Maintenance will be offered at Illinois Valley Community College beginning Jan. 12. Horizontal Wind Turbine

Students in the 5 p.m. Thursday course (WND 2200) will learn electrical, hydraulics, computer control, blueprint and schematic reading and hands-on troubleshooting, said instructor Steve Malavolti.

“Students will learn the basic wind turbine system and how to troubleshoot potential problems,” Malavolti said.

The course will take students through Amatrol learning system machines including:

Malavolti has taught part-time at IVCC for 15 years. A Hennepin native, he retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years including 15 as a Master Training Specialist. He is the owner of Industrial Semiconductor, Inc., in Peru.

Enroll in admissions (CTC101) or call 815-224-0447. For information on the 4-credit Wind Turbine course, contact Dean of Workforce Development Shane Lange at 815-224-0219 or shane_lange@ivcc.edu.

Wind technology instructor Steve Malavolti adjusts a hose on the Hub Learning System/Manual Blade Operator. (Photo provided by Fran Brolley)

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