Accredited Drillers Training

IGSHPA announces its Accredited Drillers Training—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. In most instances, 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.

Stillwater Classes

Next class:

Check back for dates
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

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.

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You can register via mail or fax using this downloadable form click here.

You can type directly on this forms and then print it out then mail or fax it to IGSHPA office.

 

You must use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 (or higher) to open our downloadable pdf files. The Reader is free to download from Adobe's website.

 

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.
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Travel and location:

Stillwater is conveniently located halfway between Tulsa and Oklahoma City airports providing a large number of flights daily.

We are located at:

1201 S. Innovation Way Drive
Stillwater, OK 74074

Lodging:

The following hotels offer discounts to those attending IGSHPA training classes:

Holiday Inn
715 S. Country Club Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-372-2445
www.holidayinn.com/stillwaterok
Company Name:  IGSHPA
Rate Code:  ILCORIGS

La Quinta Inn
5285 W. 6th Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-564-0599
www.lq.com
*Ask to speak with Keli Reid or tell the front desk you will be attending IGSHPA Training.

Residence Inn by Marriott
800 S. Murphy St.
Stillwater, OK 74074
405-707-0588
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pncri-residence-inn-stillwater/
Rate Code:  IGSHPA
*Or ask to speak with Chelsea Gilliam or email her at cgilliam@aghospitality.com. 
Tell her you will be attending IGSHPA training.

In addition to those listed above, Stillwater has a variety of other hotels and motels. You can find a listing of available lodging, restaurants and activities by visiting the Stillwater Convention and Visitors Bureau's website at www.visitstillwater.org/. Many of the hotels accept reservations online.
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