Course in Onshore Wind Farm Engineering
Online 300-hour course in onshore wind farm engineering. 6 modules covering IEC 61400-1 (wind turbine design requirements), IEC 61400-12-1 (power curve measurement) and WindPRO. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Onshore Wind Farm Engineering — studying from Australia
Australia's energy sector is undergoing major transition, with significant growth in renewable generation, grid-scale storage and transmission upgrades. The National Electricity Market and the Wholesale Electricity Market in Western Australia are key frameworks shaping investment and operations. Engineers work on network planning, power system analysis, asset management and integration of distributed energy resources. Employers include network operators, generators, retailers, the Australian Energy Market Operator and engineering consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,270 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies and regulators cover energy and networks engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and the Australian Energy Regulator and the Australian Energy Market Operator oversee the national electricity market. State network regulators also apply. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is decided by employers or the regulator.
What energy and network careers in Australia could this training support?
Australia has electricity network operators, renewable energy developers, grid planners and utilities that employ engineers in these fields. Employers usually prioritise accredited qualifications, licensing and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may add to your profile, but its value depends on each employer.
Is the course workable with a job, and does employer funding exist?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses are 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, though it is arranged case by case.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse wind measurement campaigns and extrapolate the resource to the long term.
Optimise the layout of wind turbines using flow and wake models.
Select the appropriate wind turbine according to the site class.
Design the civil works and electrical infrastructure of the wind farm.
Estimate P50 and P90 production with its uncertainty.
Plan the permitting, construction and commissioning.
Prepare the basic design of an onshore wind farm.
Who it's for
- Wind resource engineer wishing to specialise in Onshore Wind Farm Engineering.
- Wind farm design engineer wishing to specialise in Onshore Wind Farm Engineering.
- Wind construction manager wishing to specialise in Onshore Wind Farm Engineering.
- Civil engineer wishing to specialise in Onshore Wind Farm Engineering.
- Renewables electrical engineer wishing to specialise in Onshore Wind Farm Engineering.
- Environmental permitting technician wishing to specialise in Onshore Wind Farm Engineering.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the wind sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61400-1 (wind turbine design requirements)
- IEC 61400-12-1 (power curve measurement)
- IEC 61400-24 (lightning protection)
- IEC 61400-25 (communications for monitoring and control)
- IEC 61400-21-1 (power quality characteristics)
- MEASNET procedures for resource assessment
- Law 21/2013 (environmental assessment)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Measurement with met masts and LiDAR1.2Vertical profile and wind shear1.3Weibull distribution1.4MCP correlation with long-term data1.5Turbulence and extreme conditions1.6Terrain complexity1.7Wind rose1.8Site classes1.9Resource uncertainty1.10Case study: measurement campaign in complex terrain
2.1WAsP and CFD flow models2.2Wake effect models2.3Layout optimisation2.4Turbine spacing2.5Environmental and noise constraints2.6Shadow flicker study2.7Energy losses in the wind farm2.8P50 and P90 yields2.9Wind turbine selection2.10Laboratory: layout and yield in WindPRO
3.1Wind turbine components3.2Power curves3.3IEC wind turbine classes3.4Fatigue and extreme loads3.5Site suitability3.6Pitch and yaw control3.7Braking systems3.8Condition monitoring3.9Trends in large rotors3.10Practice: assessing the suitability of a site
4.1Access roads and assembly platforms4.2Wind turbine foundations4.3Geotechnical survey of turbine positions4.4Blade transport4.5Medium-voltage network4.6Wind farm substation4.7Earthing and lightning protection4.8Fibre optics and SCADA4.9Crane assembly4.10Workshop: 30 kV collector network
5.1Permits and environmental assessment5.2Birds and bats5.3Access and grid connection5.4TSA and BoP contracts5.5Quality control5.6Commissioning of wind turbines5.7Power curve tests5.8Grid requirements5.9Acceptance of the installation5.10Case study: construction plan for a wind farm
6.1Resource analysis6.2Wind turbine selection6.3Optimised wind farm layout6.4Yield estimation6.5Basic civil works6.6Power evacuation electrical infrastructure6.7Environmental permitting strategy6.8Budget and scheduling6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is WindPRO, WAsP, WindSim, Openwind, AutoCAD Civil 3D, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures: analysis of met mast and LiDAR data, layout optimisation and wake calculation, and power curve tests. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse wind measurement campaigns and extrapolate the resource to the long term.
Optimise the layout of wind turbines using flow and wake models.
Select the appropriate wind turbine according to the site class.
Design the civil works and electrical infrastructure of the wind farm.
Estimate P50 and P90 production with its uncertainty.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with WindPRO, WAsP, WindSim, Openwind, AutoCAD Civil 3D. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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