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.
Learn how to:
Increase the safety, comfort, and air quality of your facilities
Reduce energy costs and unscheduled maintenance
Improve customer service to building occupants
Comply with environmental regulations in a timely manner
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 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 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 (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-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 (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.
BOC 107-Facility Electrical Systems (one day). Learn how electricity is distributed
throughout a facility and discuss common electrical distribution problems.
This eight-day course, which is valued at $1,250, includes all materials plus continental breakfasts
and lunches. Thanks to the generous support of our utility partners, this course series is brought
to you for just $999. PLUS, we will reimburse you $500 when you implement a qualifying energy-efficiency
or renewable energy project with Focus on Energy within six months.
Fall 2011 BOC Level I classes began October 12, 2011 | Brookfield Suites Hotel, Brookfield | Map and directions
Additional class dates in this series: October 27 (BOC107), November 10 (BOC102), December 8 (BOC103A), December 9 (BOC103B), January 12, 2012 (BOC104), February 2 (BOC105), and February 23 (BOC106).
For more detailed information, download the BOC Training flyer.
Upon completion, this course series earns attendees 7.4 continuing education credits.
Winter 2011 - 2012 BOC Level I classes begin December 7, 2011|Register Today!
Great Wolf Lodge, Wisconsin Dells | Map and directions
Additional class dates in this series: January 11, 2012 (BOC 107), February 1 (BOC 105), February 29 (BOC 103A), March 1 (BOC 103B), March 21 (BOC 104), April 18 (BOC 102), and May 9 (BOC 106).
For more detailed information, download the BOC Training flyer.
Upon completion, this course series earns attendees 7.4 continuing education credits.
BOC LEVEL II
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, or
Technical degree and three years of experience working in operations and maintenance
of a commercial or institutional facility, or
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.
BOC 201-Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Principles (one day).
Learn the step-by-step process for starting and operating a preventive maintenance program that
produces energy savings and equipment reliability. The primary focus is using the system that is
set up to manage and implement preventive maintenance. A system review will be conducted from
the work orders that are generated to the tools selected by maintenance staff. Emphasis is on
effective troubleshooting methods for problem identification, testing procedures, problem solving
and operational analysis, including developing troubleshooting service records.
BOC 202-Advanced Electrical Diagnostics (one day).
Learn to locate and repair electrical opens, shorts, overloads, and high resistance. The use of
digital electric meters is taught along with maintenance and operational procedures to prevent
electrical problems and evaluate power quality issues for the facility.
BOC 203A and 203B-HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance (two consecutive days).
Learn how to troubleshoot and improve the efficiencies of the primary heating, cooling and
ventilation systems of commercial buildings. This intensive two-day class will focus on system
performance evaluation and efficiency optimization of central boiler and chiller systems,
vapor-compression cycles of AC and heat pump systems, and distribution and ventilation systems.
BOC 204-HVAC Controls & Optimization (one day).
Learn energy efficient operation, maintenance, and service of HVAC controls and related devices for
central air systems commonly found in commercial buildings. The course will cover control principles,
components, computerized controls, and calibrating the controlled sub-systems.
BOC 214-Introduction to Building Commissioning (one day).
This course introduces the building commissioning process for new and existing buildings with an emphasis
on existing building commissioning and the building operator's role. Topics include an overview of
commissioning types, the elements of a successful project, working with a commissioning service provider,
and the building operator's role in a commissioning project. At the completion of this class, attendees
will understand the range of commissioning; when, where, and what type of commissioning may be appropriate
for their building or project; how building operators can reduce commissioning costs through active
participation in the process; establish a list of expected work products (deliverables) from a third
party commissioning service provider; and access the available resources.
BOC 216-Enhanced Automation & Demand Reduction (one day).
This course introduces technologies to help building personnel better manage their energy use, reduce
electrical demand, and maintain or even improve the comfort of building occupants. Topics covered include
how to screen buildings to assess enhanced automation (EA) potential, lighting and HVAC technologies and
control strategies, energy management and information systems, as well as EA implementation strategies.
Upon completion, attendees will have an understanding of the complexities of enhanced automation and
the role of the building operator in making EA really work in facilities.
Spring 2012 BOC Level II classes begin March 1, 2012 I Register Now!
LEVEL II Video-conference Schedule - Register by 02/18/12.
Class dates in this series: March 1 (BOC 201), March 15 (BOC 202), March 29 (BOC 203A), March 30 (BOC 203B), April 26 (BOC 204), May 10 (BOC 214) and May 24 (BOC 216).
For more detailed information, download the BOC Level II flyer.
Upon completion, this course series earns attendees 6.1 continuing education credits.
Video-conference Locations (class sizes are limited): Chippewa Falls - CESA #10, Room E, 725 West Park Avenue, Chippewa Falls, 54729
Green Bay - UW - Green Bay, Instructional Service Building, Room 1034, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, 54311
Madison - UW Extension Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, 53706
Mequon - MATC - North Campus, 555 W. Highland Road, Mequon, 53092
This seven-day course, which is valued at $1,250, includes all materials plus continental breakfasts and lunches.
Thanks to the generous support of our utility partners, this course series is brought to you for just $899.
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. Visit the
official BOC Web site
for more information.
