"I can say with certain enthusiasm that the course I took with HeatSpring was exactly what I was looking for. I've used the training and contacts that I made while attending to install 5 systems to date with more on the way and they are all working great. I now include geothermal HVAC systems with my Plumbing Heating and Cooling Business and take every opportunity I get to educate the public about the benefits of geothermal systems, especially Builders.
I've been asked by dozens of tradesmen like myself where I trained and I tell them that HeatSpring has this really great course, and then direct them to your website.
Thank you all for your efforts to bring this great old technology into the mainstream of America."
Richard Atchue
Grafton Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Sutton, MA
"As an attendee of several HeatSpring Learning Institute courses, I have found the presenters to be knowledgeable in their fields and very capable in their presentation of the material. I have used this knowledge to expand the services provided by my company and have even suggested new course subjects that I would like to have HeatSpring offer. These have been some of the most useful and practical courses that I have attended over the last twenty years."
Vince Guntlow
New England Solar & Green Solutions, Inc.
Williamstown, MA
www.guntlowassociates.com
"Great courses. Fantastic instruction! Priceless in the sense that they make sure you understand how many crucial components must be taken into account in order to properly design and size systems."
Ned Rozbicki
Terra Heat Systems
La Veta, CO
www.mojavewest.com
"Taking the HeatSpring courses was well-spent money. The course instructors were the real McCoy, people that have worked in this industry and helped develop the technology behind it. I've recently taken some other courses put on by suppliers and they nothing close to the HeatSpring courses."
Stacey Raymond
Geotherm Inc.
Biddeford, ME
"...it was probably one of the top three seminars I've attended in my 30 years in the HVAC industry - if not the best!"
Scott Teller
Account Manager - New England
REHAU Construction, LLC
"Before attending the HeatSpring Geothermal [Installer Certification] training, my distributer was giving me rules of thumb for system design. I found this to be unacceptable and decided to go get educated. After the HeatSpring class I am completely comfortable with design and knowledge of what kind of systems will work. I would recommend this class to anyone looking to learn more about geothermal systems."
JR West
Scandia Heating
Scandia, MN
www.scandiaheating.com
"We at Eco Air Inc. have always strived to stay up with technology and feel that the IGSHPA Installer Certification Training offered by HeatSpring Learning Institute was the best way for us to do just that. We, like many others in our industry, had been fooled by the "ease as pie" and "rule of thumb" mindset conveyed to us by those who just want to sell more equipment. After taking the course we are now able to take full control over the quality of systems that we provide to our customers.
Thanks, HeatSpring, for making us a better educated geothermal contractor."
Tony Ledo
Vice President
Eco Air, Inc.
Thank you for the very informative class. I have been in the mechanical business for over 25 years; we are a design and build company for HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, Boilers and process piping. The class was the most informative and challenging one that I have taken. This was time well spent.
Mike S.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I can?t make the course and need to cancel?
One benefit of enrolling in a HeatSpring course is the ability to transfer into another course. The earlier you can let us know the better, but transfers are free up until a week before the course begins. For a more detailed look at our cancellation policy click here.
Do you provide accommodations during the course?
We negotiate and set aside a discounted room block at all of our course locations, typically hotels, and provide details of that arrangement on your personal HeatSpring account page. Accommodations are not included in your tuition fee, so you are free to make all of your own travel arrangements.
How many people are typically enrolled in the Solar Installer Boot Camp Training?
Courses usually have 30-35 students. A group that size is big enough for great networking, but small enough so the instructor can answer all of your specific questions.
What time does the course start and end?
Our courses start at 8am and generally run until 5pm. We encourage students to come a bit earlier (7:45am) on the first day to leave enough time for registration and to get coffee.
What time does the course end on the third day?
Students will begin the open book exam after lunch, at around 1pm. The exam usually takes about an hour and a half to two hours to finish. Once you are finished you are free to leave.
How is the exam laid out?
The exam is comprised of 100 questions, both True/False and Multiple Choice. It is an open book exam, so students are allowed to use all of their course materials (minus the study guide) for the exam.
What happens if I don't pass the exam?
Don?t worry. You can contact the IGSHPA Training department at 1-800-626-4747 and retest for $75.
Instructor Bio
Charles Remund
PhD, CGD Geo-Connections, Inc
Dr. Remund has over 20 years of experience installing and designing geothermal systems. He has been a certified instructor for IGHSPA since 1994. He has been on the Mechanical Engineering faculty at South Dakota State University since 1988, where he teaches thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, design of thermal systems and applied laboratory courses. He is a co-author of the IGSHPA geothermal installer training manual titled "Design and Installation of Residential and Light Commercial GSHP Systems".
Dr. Remund has been principle investigator on many research projects associated with ground source heat pumps, specifically addressing heat transfer characteristics of grouting materials, soil and rock. He worked with regional electric utilities and the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium through the Northern Geothermal Support Center at SDSU, through which hundreds have been trained in various aspects of ground source heat pump design and installation. Training and outreach activities continue in a limited capacity at SDSU, while Dr. Remund has become involved in private efforts to promote ground source heat pumps through design assistance, soil and rock formation thermal conductivity testing, and technical support for thermally-enhanced grouting materials.
HeatSpring Learning Institute Entry Level Geothermal Professional Certificate
The HeatSpring Learning Institute Entry Level Geothermal Professional Certificate demonstrates a fundamental level of competence in geothermal heat pump design and installation. Students must pass an exam testing knowledge of industry best practices and standards in order to recieve the entry level geothermal professional certificate.
The exam is reviewed by Heatspring's Board of Technical Advisors to ensure high educational quality.
The entry level certificate is not a professional license issued by a government agency, and does not authorize a certificate holder to practice. Certifcate holders must comply with all legal requirements related to practice, including licensing laws.
Accredited Installer Certification Agenda
Day 1
07:45 am
Registration - Coffee and Light Breakfast Served
08:00 am
Introduction and Overview
10:00 am
Break
10:15 am
Economics, Marketing and Demand Reduction
08:00 am
Installation of the Ground Heat Exchanger
09:15 am
Break
09:30 am
Flushing and Purging the System
10:45 am
Heat Pump System Startup and Checkout
12:00 pm
Lunch
01:00 pm
Certification Test - IGSHPA Certification Test- Open Book (Allowed Two Hours)
Accredited Geothermal Installer Certification
Tuesday - Thursday, 8am-5pm each day This training course is a three day comprehensive course focused on the installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems. The course includes an open book exam to become an IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer.
Course content includes the following:
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Three days of expert instruction from trainers who want to help you get into the industry
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Fundamentals to build a strong foundation in the how and why of properly designed and installed geothermal heat pump systems
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Progression into advanced topics to teach selecting, sizing and designing the GSHP system adeptly
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A directory listing of your contact details on both the IGSHPA and HeatSpring websites
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Access to networking opportunities with professionals in a range of supporting areas of service
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Books, field guides and system calculators
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Hands On Pipe Fusion Lesson
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Coffee, breakfast and lunch on all three seminar days
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A one-year IGSHPA membership
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Discounted room rates at site hotel
Who should attend: (click here to view)
Attendance is generally made up of HVAC contractors, drillers, builders, plumbers, engineers and contracting business owners looking to take advantage of the huge market growth happing in the geothermal industry. If you have little to no background in a comparably skilled building trade but are interested in joining the industry, you might consider taking one of our beginner online trainings in advance of this classroom training.
What people like most about the course:
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Learning to design & install geothermal heat pump systems for homes and buildings from A to Z.
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In-class exercises and hands-on activities to teach selecting, sizing & designing the heat pump system.
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Earning an important industry accreditation (IGSHPA) that gives you access to markets where the accreditation is required.
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Receive books, field guides and system calculators to take on your next job.
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Taking away best practices from an instructor with real, on the job experience.
Meet the instructor:
Charles Remund
PhD, CGD Geo-Connections, Inc
Dr. Remund has over 20 years of experience installing and designing geothermal systems. He has been a certified instructor for IGHSPA since 1994. He has been on the Mechanical Engineering faculty at South Dakota State University since 1988, where he teaches thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, design of thermal systems and applied laboratory courses. He is a co-author of the IGSHPA geothermal installer training manual titled "Design and Installation of Residential and Light Commercial GSHP Systems".
Dr. Remund has been principle investigator on many research projects associated with ground source heat pumps, specifically addressing heat transfer characteristics of grouting materials, soil and rock. He worked with regional electric utilities and the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium through the Northern Geothermal Support Center at SDSU, through which hundreds have been trained in various aspects of ground source heat pump design and installation. Training and outreach activities continue in a limited capacity at SDSU, while Dr. Remund has become involved in private efforts to promote ground source heat pumps through design assistance, soil and rock formation thermal conductivity testing, and technical support for thermally-enhanced grouting materials.
Training cost and location:
TRAINING COST
Regular Price:
$ 1399
Discount:
$ 0
Early Bird Price:
$ 1399
Early Bird Discount Price Expires February 19, 2010
TRAINING LOCATION
Doubletree Hotel
4355 US Route 1
Princeton, NJ 08540
(866) 602-6516
A discounted room block has been set up with this hotel. The "HeatSpring" room rate of $105.00 per night expires 2/17/10.
