Accredited Driller Workshops

IGSHPA announces its Accredited Driller Workshops —Applications of Production Drilling and Borehole Construction for GeoExchange Systems course. This workshop will train individuals on proper construction and completion methods for vertical GeoExchange boreholes. Currently, drilling contractors searching for industry training on GeoExchange heat pumps must attend a full Accredited Installer workshop. Because certain topics covered within the Accredited Installer course do not pertain to drilling contractors, IGSHPA has formed this training course to provide drilling contractors with information that’s unique to them on a GeoExchange job site.

Who should attend?

Current Drilling Contractors, Drilling Company Owners, Drilling Company Project Managers, Drilling Company Administrators

Accreditation:

Accreditation as an “Accredited Vertical Loop Installer” will be awarded with successful completion of the course and exam. You will receive a vertical loop installer's card and a certificate.Also, you will receive a membership with IGSHPA after you have completed the training class. Membership in IGSHPA is required to be an Accredited Vertical Loop Installer and maintain accreditation.

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Topics:

  • GSHP System Design and Layout Basics
  • System Materials
  • Pressure Drop Calculations
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Drilling Processes
  • Containment Procedures
  • Grouting Concepts
  • Air and Debris Purging
  • Pipe Joining Techniques
  • Project Bidding
  • Partnerships


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Registration information:

Register directly through the organization offering training. For information on classes held at the new IGSHPA training facility and headquarters in Stillwater, Oklahoma see below. For a complete list of courses click here.

Classes

Next class:

Accredited Driller Workshops
June 19-21, 2013
Location: IGSHPA, Stillwater
Trainer:
Fee: $595

Class Times:
Wednesday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Registration begins at 7:45 am)
Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch and breaks are provided Wednesday and Thursday


October 7-10, 2013
Location: IGSHPA Technical Conference and Expo, Las Vegas, Nevada
Trainer: TBA
Fee: $875

Class Information:
Breakfast, lunch and breaks on course days and conference days are included in the course registration fees. Registration begins at 7:30 am.

Registration:

After you register you will be sent a confirmation of registration. You will also be sent a reading list and your manuals. International students and those registering less than two weeks prior to class will pick up their manuals at the class.

To register online click here -OR- call our office at 800-626-4747

A group discount is available if five or more people attend from your company or organization.

Cancellation policy:

The full tuition fee will be refunded if you cancel your registration at least two (2) weeks prior to the first day of the confirmed workshop. The full fee will be charged if you do not attend and do not cancel the registration at least fourteen (14) days before the workshop. You may 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 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date. Contact IGSHPA to verify if a course has been cancelled before making any non-refundable travel arrangements.

Click here for travel and lodging information for Stillwater classes.