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Building Operator Certification® (BOC) teaches building operators to find practical, low-cost and no-cost efficiency solutions by working with existing systems. Independent research shows that BOC operators consistently save money and energy in their facilities – up to $20,000 a year – thanks to energy conservation projects, air quality improvements and other initiatives. Plus, the savings are instant and continuous.
Courses
Three courses to meet your training goals:
Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations
Fundamentals of Energy Efficient Building Operations is a three-day course designed for individuals who are new to commercial building operations and energy management – as well as those in management and supervisory roles. Participants will be introduced to principles for optimizing building efficiency, the interdependencies of key building systems, and the basics of measuring and benchmarking energy performance. This class lays a foundation for individuals to pursue an advanced career pathway focused on energy efficient building operations.
Course topics include:
- Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Overview
- Fundamentals of HVAC Systems
- Fundamentals of Efficient Lighting
- Energy Conservation Opportunities
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance
Eligibility for Training:
It is highly recommended that program participants have the following:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Interest in pursuing a career in building operations and maintenance; energy management; facilities management or related field
Course Fees: $995 person
Building Operator Certification Level I
This eight-week course teaches building operators to find practical, low-cost and no-cost efficiency solutions by working with existing systems. Students apply the material that they have learned to five hands-on projects within their commercial facilities. These projects require participants to demonstrate competence in locating building equipment, distribution pathways, and control points; calculating facility energy consumption; critiquing HVAC systems operations; and, sketching the facility’s electrical distribution system.
Course topics include:
- Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems
- Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance
- Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
- HVAC Controls Fundamentals
- Indoor Environmental Quality
- Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement
Eligibility for Training:
It is highly recommended that applicants for the training credential have a high school diploma or GED, and must have one of the following:
- Two or more years of experience working in operations and maintenance of a commercial, industrial or institutional facility,
OR
- A minimum of one year of experience working in operations and maintenance of a commercial or institutional facility AND BOC Fundamental of Energy Efficient Building Operations certificate or one year of technical college level education in a facilities engineering related program,
OR
- Two or more years of experience in energy management of facilities with a focus on operations and maintenance.
Course Fees: $1,895 per person
GSA Preferred Pricing (federal employees and military veterans only)
$1,535 for the first person
$1,335 for the second person
Building Operator Certification Level II
Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level II prepares building operators to evaluate the operational performance of their buildings with a focus on improving energy efficiency. Operators learn how to collect and analyze building data in order to prepare a building walk-through plan to identify opportunities to improve performance. Participants are required to complete five hands-on projects, including a building walkthrough, and a presentation to their peers highlighting key findings from the walkthrough. This is a seven-week class designed for experienced and trained operations and maintenance personnel employed in a commercial facility.
Course topics include:
- Building Scoping for Operational Improvements
- Optimizing HVAC Controls for Energy Efficiency
- Introduction to Building Commissioning
- Water Efficiency for Building Operators
Eligibility for Training:
It is highly recommended that applicants for the training credential have a high school diploma or GED, and must have one of the following:
- A technical degree and three years of experience working in operations and maintenance of a commercial or institutional facility,
OR
- A union membership at journey level and three years of experience,
OR
- BOC Level I Training Certificate of Completion or Certification and four years of experience.
Course Fees: $1,895 per person
GSA Preferred Pricing (federal employees and military veterans only)
$1,535 for the first person
$1,335 for the second person
Earn the Credential
Candidates who have earned the BOC Level I Training Certificate of Completion are eligible to sit for the BOC certification exam. Upon passing the exam, candidates can begin using Certified Building Operator (CBO) credential.
The Certified Building Operator (CBO) Exam is scheduled through the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC), the national BOC administrator, upon successful completion of the course series.
Exam fee: $285
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Training Schedule
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Courses may be customized to meet your company's needs. Contact Clean Energy Center at cleanenergy@pct.edu for more information.
BOC Questions & Answers
The continuing education of building operators improves their ability to adapt to changing building equipment, practices, and technologies. To remain certified, a building operator must accumulate maintenance points following the date of certification. Five points per year are required to maintain the Level I TCOC or BOC Certification, and 10 points per year are required to maintain the Level II TCOC. Renewal notices are issued annually in January for re-certification. The fee is $75. Please visit BOC’s website for more information on maintaining your certification.
Please visit BOC's website to learn more about Building Operator Certification, or email cleanenergy@pct.edu for more information.
Yes, private course can be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Please email cleanenergy@pct.edu for more information.