Water Well Driller - Earth Loop Technician

• The term of apprenticeship for an earth loop technician is 2 years (two 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1800 hours of on-the-job training and 6 weeks of classroom instruction each year.
• Classroom instruction for period 2 in this apprenticeship program is currently suspended. 
  • Apprentices can register for 1st period due to common training with Water Well Driller.
  • To complete period 2 of this apprenticeship program, you may challenge an exam.
• Apprentices are expected to demonstrate progress in their apprenticeship program within 18 months by engaging in an activity that will lead to the completion of a period of the program.
• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will receive a journeyperson certificate and an educational credential (Certificate).

You can earn a Journeyperson Certificate based on:

Work Experience

The requirements for a Water Well Driller - Earth Loop Technician are:

• A minimum of 36 months AND 5,400 hours of work experience. 
• A successful theory exam.
• An Employer Declaration Letter (EDL).

Recognized Credentials

The requirements for a Water Well Driller – Earth Loop Technician are:

• A valid recognized credential from another jurisdiction.
• A successful theory exam.

• A high school student can become an apprentice through the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and gain credits toward apprenticeship training and a high school diploma at the same time.
• A student involved in the Career and Technology Studies (CTS) stream in high school may be eligible for credit towards their apprenticeship first period training.