Geothermal Energy Training and Education Programs
Geothermal Drilling
Drilling Training is offered in Ontario by Flemming College.
Geothermal Drilling Fundamentals is a certificate program, designed to prepare individuals to work as drillers in the highly specialized field of geothermal energy systems. Topics covered in this unique program include drilling and so much more, including:
- Air Based Flushing Media Fundamentals
- Construction Methods
- Drill Equipment Hydraulics Fundamentals
- Drilling Equipment Maintenance
- Geology and Hydrogeology
- Safety in Geothermal Drilling
- Sealing the Borehole
- Site Maintenance in Geothermal Installations
- The Business Side of Geothermal Drilling
- Utility Locates
- Vertical Loop Installation and Testing
- Water Based Flushing Media Fundamentals
Online Geothermal Training
Building and expanding upon the curriculum initially developed by Natural Resources Canada's RETScreen division, the Clean Energy Institute of GPEKS delivers 9 clean energy courses via an e-learning format. Click here to learn more.