Training
Consumers
Edmonton Public Schools Metro Continuing Education department has two classes designed to educate residential consumers on the basics of our technology.
- Geothermal Systems
course #0011539
Leigh Bond, AGEA Chairman
Feb 11 and Apr 14 - Thermal Energy Storage
course #0011540
Jan 22 and Apr 18
Both are excellent general interest courses that can help consumers, builders and developers understand these emerging technologies and grasp the practical opportunities they present.
Technicians
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
for those experienced in refrigeration technologies
Journeyman Level
- BCIT two-year apprenticeship
due Sept 2008
Learning Credit Courses
- CESA 8224 & 8225 at BCIT Centre for Energy Systems Applications
Optimizing and Specifying Geoexchange Systems
2 credits
April and May 2008
Degree
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering Technology
Taught at the BCIT Campus in Burnaby, BC this degree level course will contain a number of classes in emerging environmental sciences including modules in commissioning and quality control/quality assurance in the installation of geothermal systems.
Spring 2008
Contact Donna Natale at (604) 432-8316
Non-Accredited Training
Optimizing Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
A two day course developed by Ed Lohrenz and Terry Proffer taught periodically in Canada and the USA. Contact Ed Lohrenz at GeoXergy in Canada or Terry Proffer at Major Geothermal in the USA for course dates and locations.