Geoexchange drillers set up and operate mobile equipment used to drill vertical closed-loop borehole heat exchangers, which provide a heat source/sink for geoexchange heating and cooling systems in residential, commercial and industrial applications. They must have familiarity with the geological formations in the area they are working to enable selection of the most appropriate type of drilling.
Geoexchange
Driller
Geoexchange
Driller
Program Updates
Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.
For further information on this trade and for a detailed list of learning materials please contact BC Ground Water Association on 604-530-8934 (Toll free within BC: 1-855-530-8934) and at secretary [at] bcgwa.org
Exam Breakdowns
Program Information
Program Information
Challenge the
Trade
Challenge the
Trade
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.
OR
If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.
Instructions
How to Apply
Application Form
Personal information and exams scheduling information (for challenge option)
Employer Declaration
Document of relevant work experience
Statutory Declaration
Attestation for self-employment/work experience when employer cannot be contacted