Global Quality GeoExchange™ Program®
The Canadian GeoExchange™ Coalition (CGC) is pleased
to present its Canadian GeoExchange™ Coalition Installers’
Course. The course is offered by one of our
qualified trainers.
This training is part of an ongoing market transformation
initiative started in 2001 by the CGC and aiming at creating
a unified and strong Canadian geoexchange industry. This
installers’ training is one of the six training modules developed
by the CGC as part of its CGC Global Quality Geo-
Exchange Program.
The three-day comprehensive workshop is designed for
geoexchange developers, architects, manufacturers, distributors,
dealers, installers, engineers, plumbers, designers,
homeowners, excavators, geologists, contractors involved
with HVAC, trenching/drilling, ducting, sheet metal,
persons involved with environmental issues or sustainable
energy, and individuals who desire a working knowledge of
this innovative technology. Representatives from public
utilities, private utilities, and rural electric cooperatives can
also benefit from this training.
Upon successfully passing the examination, you will receive
a CGC Installers’ Training Certificate which is the
pre-requisite to apply for CGC Accreditation for industry
professionals. Installer accreditation will help you open new
markets and offer your customers an increased level of
confidence knowing their system is installed by a qualified
installer knowledgeable of Canadian standards, regulations,
and geology.
The instructor, Eric Dickie, is President and Director of
Delta Geothermal Ltd. Eric has been involved with installations
of a variety of geoexchange designs – vertical, horizontal,
lake or ocean-based, and open loop.
His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree
in math and physics, an education certificate, interprovincial
journeyman’s papers in carpentry, a master’s
degree in educational leadership, and of course his training
and ongoing learning to certify him as an instructor in
heat management.
