Certified GeoExchange Designer Course
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Become a Certified GeoExchange Designer (CGD) with training brought to you through the combined efforts of the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA), the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium (GHPC), and the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
Take advantage of this opportunity via our new distance learning course option. You will receive all course materials, including lectures on CD, prior to attending a one-day Q&A/ review seminar. Having the lectures on CD ensures that you will have a professional instructor at your desktop for life! No more trying to remember exactly what the instructor said; instead, see for yourself by referring back to the lectures on CD. You should view all of the CD lectures, make notes, and record questions prior to attending the one-day Q&A/review that will be presented at various times and places throughout the year. Following your attendance of a review session, the certification exam will be available to take on-line at the student’s convenience.
As an architect or engineer, you have specific questions about GSHP
systems that you want answered. IGSHPA has designed a program to offer
advanced training towards certification as a GeoExchange Designer (CGD).
From an introduction to the technology to a complete review of the design
process, participants learn the specific information they need to know.
IGSHPA has entered into a cooperative endeavor with the Association of
Energy Engineers (AEE) and the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium (GHPC)
to provide training for the Certified GeoExchange Designer Program. Participants
will receive a copy of the Closed-Loop/ Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems
Installation Guide, as well as other manuals in the CGD Notebook.
Who should attend?
The Certified GeoExchange Designer course is designed for professional engineers, registered architects, installers, and contractors. This course is essential for individuals wanting advanced training and experience in designing GSHPs, and required for experienced individuals who wish to earn certification.
Topics:
- Ground Source Heat Pump Design
- Loop Systems, Open Systems
- Soil/Rock Classification and Conductivity
- Grouting Procedures
- Commercial Ground Loop Heat Exchanger Software
- Performance of Ground Source Heat Pumps in Housing Units
Eligibility requirements:
Each candidate for certification must meet one of the following four sets of criteria:
- Be an engineering graduate and/or Professional Engineer or Registered Architect with three years of verified, combined experience in geothermal heat pump design, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.
- Have a four-year, non-technical degree with five years of verified, combined experience in geothermal heat pump design, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.
- Have a two-year technical degree with eight years of verified, combined experience in geothermal heat pump design, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.
- Have ten years or more verified, combined experience in geothermal heat pump design, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning.
Certification Process:
Certification is accomplished by application to AEE. To become certified the candidate must:
- Determine if eligible under the Eligibility Requirements listed.
- Register for and attend the IGSHPA CGD Workshop.
- Pass the IGSHPA CGD exam.
- Complete a separate application to be submitted to AEE, initiating the certification process.
- Certification will be awarded by AEE after the CGD Board's evaluation of the candidate's qualifications.
Attending the CGD Workshop and passing the CGD exam are only a part of the certification process and will not automatically lead to certification. Contact AEE at 1-770-447-5083, ext. 223 for certification information.
Important Information:
Online Testing Procedures for Certified GeoExchange Designer Course:
Students Who Are Ready to Apply for CGD:
If you have sufficient experience and are ready to make application for
CGD, you must complete the long application form and submit it to the
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) after completing the CGD course. After you have made application, you need to contact
the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association to obtain your online
testing User ID and Password. You can email our Training
Coordinator. After you pass the exam, the CGD board will review your
application and make the decision for awarding certification.
Students Who Are Not Yet Ready to Apply for CGD:
If you do not currently have the experience necessary to meet the qualifications
for the CGD, you can become a CGD in training. You need to complete the
short application form and submit it to the Association of Energy Engineers
(AEE) after completing the CGD course. Doing this will enable you
to take the exam now and your results will be kept on file until you are
ready to make full application. During the interim you will be designated
as a CGD in training.
After submitting the short application form, you need to contact
the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association for your online
testing User Id and Password. You can email our Training
Coordinator.
Please Note: No Student will be given online testing
User ID & Password until IGSHPA has verified that your application
is on file with AEE.
Registration information:
After you register, a confirmation letter, hotel listings, an agenda, and a necessary course supplies list will be sent to you. If you pay when you register, you will also be sent a reading list and your manuals.
Fee:
The fee for this course is listed on the registration form.
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Cancellation policy:
The full tuition fee will be refunded if you cancel your registration prior to the shipping of course materials (approximately 30 days before the Q&A Session). The full fee will be charged if you do not attend and do not cancel the registration. You may not designate another individual as your substitute.
Note: All courses are subject to cancellation by IGSHPA. IGSHPA will give all registrants notice in the event of a course cancellation at least 3 weeks prior to the scheduled date. Contact IGSHPA to verify if a course has been cancelled before making any non-refundable travel arrangements.
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