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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
Level I Certification Session: Date and Location

BOC 101-Building Systems Overview: Sept. 15, Brookfield, Wis. +

  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.

BOC 107-Facility Electrical Systems: Sept. 29, Brookfield, Wis. +

  BOC 107-Facility Electrical Systems (one day). Learn how electricity is distributed throughout a facility and discuss common electrical distribution problems.

BOC 102-Energy Conservation Techniques: Oct. 13, Brookfield, Wis. +

  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.

BOC 103A-HVAC Systems and Controls: Oct. 27, Brookfield, Wis. +

  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.

BOC 103B-HVAC Systems and Controls: Oct. 28, Brookfield, Wis. +

  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.

BOC 104-Efficient Lighting Fundamentals: Nov. 10, Brookfield, Wis. +

  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.

BOC 105-O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings: Dec. 1, Brookfield, Wis. +

  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.

BOC 106-Indoor Air Quality: Dec. 15, Brookfield, Wis. +

  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.


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.

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)


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 Date and Location
BOC 201--Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting Principles for Building Systems To be announced for 2011
BOC 202--Advanced Electrical Diagnostics To be announced for 2011
BOC 203--HVAC Troubleshooting and Maintenance (two consecutive days) To be announced for 2011
BOC 204--HVAC Controls and Optimization To be announced for 2011
BOC 214--Introduction to Building Commissioning To be announced for 2011
BOC 216--Enhanced Automation and Demand Reduction 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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