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Builder Operator Certification
Earn a respected credential in building operations!
Learn how to increase the safety, comfort, and energy efficiency of your facility.
Building Operator Certification (BOC©) is a hands-on training and certification program offering
building operators, managers, and consultants an in-depth look at the best ways to manage a
facility, from the latest technologies to tips, techniques, and best practices.
Attendees earn certification by attending a series of training sessions and completing project
assignments at their facilities. BOC certification enables recipients to distinguish themselves
to employers through improved job skills and a commitment to their profession.
BOC participants save an average of $12,000 per facility, per year, and more than 90 percent of
participants and their supervisors say that BOC training has improved comfort, saved energy, or
saved money in their facilities!
BOC LEVEL I
BOC Level I is designed for building engineers, stationary engineers, maintenance supervisors,
maintenance workers, facility coordinators, HVAC technicians, electricians, operations supervisors,
operations technicians, and others in the facility operation and maintenance field. Training
topics include facility electrical, HVAC, and lighting systems, indoor air quality, environmental
health and safety, and energy conservation.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Increase the safety, comfort, and air quality of their facilities
- Reduce energy costs and unscheduled maintenance
- Improve customer service to building occupants
- Comply with environmental regulations in a timely manner
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BOC 101-Building Systems Overview (one day). This session provides an overview
of all Level I certification courses. It includes an overview of preventive maintenance,
energy-efficient principles, and the fundamentals of building systems, equipment, and operations.
It also includes an introduction to heating, cooling, ventilation, and control systems, as well
as water, lighting, and indoor air quality.
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BOC 107-Facility Electrical Systems (one day). Learn how electricity is distributed
throughout a facility and discuss common electrical distribution problems.
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BOC 102-Energy Conservation Techniques (one day). Learn how energy is used in
commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic
principles of energy accounting, evaluating fuel options, and operation and maintenance strategies
to improve efficiency and energy-management planning techniques.
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BOC 103A and 103B-HVAC Systems and Controls (two consecutive days). Learn about
the operation and maintenance of equipment and components typically found in commercial buildings,
including central heating, cooling, and ventilating systems, as well as automatic control systems
and equipment.
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BOC 103A and 103B-HVAC Systems and Controls (two consecutive days). Learn about
the operation and maintenance of equipment and components typically found in commercial buildings,
including central heating, cooling, and ventilating systems, as well as automatic control systems
and equipment.
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BOC 104-Efficient Lighting Fundamentals (one day). Discover the principles of
efficient lighting, including evaluating lighting levels, quality, and maintenance. Other topics
include lighting fixture and control technologies, common upgrades, retrofit and redesign
options, and management strategies as they apply to space use and function.
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BOC 105-Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Practices for Sustainable Buildings (one day).
Explore O&M best practices that create and sustain high-performance green buildings. Topics include
practical O&M measures for exterior sites, water efficiency, cleaning products, material and supply
purchasing, energy, and indoor environmental quality. Also covered are national green building rating
systems and ENERGY STAR® evaluation tools.
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BOC 106-Indoor Air Quality (one day). Learn about the dynamic components of
indoor air quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity, and ventilation, with
an emphasis on communications with building occupants that achieve reliable investigations
without aggravating existing issues.
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Register today at the special rate! This eight-day course, which is valued
at $1,075, includes all materials plus continental breakfasts and lunches. Thanks to the
generous support of our utility partners, this series of courses is brought to you for just
$875. PLUS, we will reimburse you $500 when you implement a qualifying energy-efficiency
or renewable energy project with Focus on Energy within six months.
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Classes begin September 15, 2010, Brookfield Suites Hotel, Brookfield | Register now
Additional 2010 class dates in this series: Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Oct. 28, Nov. 10, Dec. 1, and Dec. 15.
Map and directions (Register by August 28)
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BOC LEVEL II
This class will be offered in 2011. Date and location announcement will be coming soon.
BOC Level II training is designed for building operator, building manager, or maintenance
professional who meets one of the following requirements:
- Current BOC Level I certification
- Technical degree and three years of experience working in operations and maintenance
of a commercial or institutional facility
- Union membership at journey level and three years of experience
Participants will learn advanced equipment troubleshooting and maintenance through 49 hours of
training. This series includes six classes, three projects, and in-class exams administered at
the end of each day of training. Classes consist of lecture, discussion, and small-group
exercises.
| Level II Certification Session |
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| BOC 201--Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting Principles for Building Systems
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| BOC 202--Advanced Electrical Diagnostics
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To be announced for 2011 |
| BOC 203--HVAC Troubleshooting and Maintenance (two consecutive days)
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To be announced for 2011 |
| BOC 204--HVAC Controls and Optimization
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To be announced for 2011 |
| BOC 214--Introduction to Building Commissioning
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To be announced for 2011 |
| BOC 216--Enhanced Automation and Demand Reduction
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To be announced for 2011 |
Special rate! The cost for this eight-day course, valued at $995, including
all materials plus continental breakfasts and lunches, is $775. PLUS, we will reimburse you
$500 when you implement a qualifying energy-efficiency or renewable energy project with Focus
on Energy within six months.
BOC RENEWAL
To remain certified, a building operator must accumulate re-certification hours. Renewal notices
are issued annually in January for re-certification. The notice includes an application form to
complete and return with the required documentation and payment. Renewal application forms must
be received by March 31. Visit the official BOC Web site
for more information or contact Amy Price at 407.256.2757.
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