This 2 day course is designed to provide the Well Pump Installer Challenger the technical information to compliment the experiential knowledge and prepare the candidates for certification. Based on the ITA Need to Know criterial, there are 11 modules covering topics such as: Regulatory requirements; principles of well pump installation; geological properties; factors influencing aquifers; selection, sizing, troubleshooting and repair of pumps. This session will be followed by the ITA Well Pump Installer Certification exam (ITA prerequisites will need to be met)

Industry Overview and Work Practices

Workplace Safety

Well Drilling Methods

Geology

Ground Water

Aquifer Potential

Ground Water Quality

Pumping Systems

Pumping System Electricals

Pumping System Troubleshooting and Repairs

Water Well Systems

The MTS training center has a well pump simulator 37’ deep with a live pump and controls

Various cut-away’s pumps, pitless adapters etc.

Electrical equipment and instruments

Chlorination systems

This course is designed to help prepare well pump installers to write the ita examination. Some review will be provided on basic safety, well drilling methods, geology, ground water quality, and Aquifer potential. But the primary focus is on the technical and practical aspects of selecting, applying and troubleshooting well pumps. Electrical and motor controls will also be covered with the understanding that Safety Authority certification as an FSR well pump installer must be obtained separately. It is understood that the challenge candidate will have completed the trade related work experience for water well drilling, geo-exchange drilling and geotechnical and environmental before applying to the ita.