LTC offers wind turbine access and rescue training seminar in March
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/16/2012
CLEVELAND, WI –
Lakeshore Technical College is offering a Wind Turbine SAFER Program at the Cleveland campus. SAFER stands for “Safe: Access, Fall protection, Evacuation, and Rescue.”
The seminar will be held March 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is recommended for individuals who work at height on wind turbines and need a method of rescue and evacuation.
The program will focus on wind power generation, including industry specific case studies, fall protection systems, and regulations.
Participants will learn to identify and assess industry hazards and implement control measures to provide a SAFER working environment.
Participants also will perform a variety of hands-on exercises from equipment inspections to actual rescue scenarios using LTC's High Angle Rescue Training Tower and Outdoor Wind Lab.
All participants who successfully complete training will receive certification valid for two years.
The class number is 24277. The fee is $699 (higher for out-of-state students). To register, call 888-468-6582, ext. 1366, or visit www.gotoltc.edu/seminars. For more information, contact LTC Seminar Planner Ruth Semph at 888-468-6582, ext. 1167, or Ruth.Semph@gotoltc.edu.
About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.
Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; Community Education Centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.
