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Association Office

Box 1648
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 2Z6
Phone:
204.479.3777




Available Certification

Drilling Technician Certification
Certification Examination Information (Groundwater Drilling Technician)
Application Form
 
Pump Technician Certification
Certification Examination Information (Groundwater Pump Technician)
Application Form

Certification Examination Information

GROUNDWATER DRILLING TECHNICIAN

150 Questions in Total
     
Section A Ground Water/Hydrogeology/Geology 50 questions
Section B Drilling Systems  
    - Cable Tool 20 questions
    - Rotary Air/Mud/Air Hammer/Reverse Circulations 30 questions
Section C Well Construction/Development/Maintenance 35 questions
Section D Safety 15 questions

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES in preparing for CGWA Certification Examinations

  1. GROUNDWATER & WELLS:
    Check with water well supply firms in your locale. Also available from the Red Deer College Bookstore at:
    Red Deer College
    Box 5005
    Red Deer, Alberta
    T4N 5H5

    Phone: (403) 342-3245
    Or you can ask for Pat Yates, the Program Coordinator Extension Services
    Also available from:
    Mower House
    508-10 Street N.E.
    Austin, Minnesota  USA
    55912

    Phone: (507) 433-8079
    Fax: (507) 533-1069
  2. RED DEER COLLEGE:
    Water Well Driller Theory - Distance Education - Modules 1-2-3
    Red Deer College
    Box 5005
    Red Deer, Alberta
    T4N 5H5

    Phone: (403) 357-3663
    Fax: (403) 342-3278

    Email: pyates@rdc.ab.ca
    Website:extension.rdc.ab.ca
 
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