Career Details

Certified Residential Geothermal Designer

Description

Learn how to properly design a residential system, starting with the benefits and types of ground source heat pumps. Attendees will also learn about the design process, energy loads and requirements, and how to calculate loads; how to select mechanical systems; site, geology and soil conditions; ground heat exchanger design; pumping, interior piping and header design; economics of the design; and calculate a sample problem. Attendees will also take a certification test to become and IGSHPA Certified Residential Geothermal Designer.

Certifying Organization

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified GeoExchange Designer

Certifying Organization

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified GeoExchange Designer

Certifying Organization

Association of Energy Engineers

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Vertical Closed Loop Driller

Certifying Organization

National Ground Water Association

Type

B - Advanced

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