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.
Former BOC students share their training experience and how it's benefited them and their organization.
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:
Eligibility for Training:
It is highly recommended that program participants have the following:
Course Fees: $995 person
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:
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:
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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 (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:
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:
OR
OR
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
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: $325
Contact Workforce Development at wdbuildingperformance@pct.edu or 570.327.4768.
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Courses may be customized to meet your company's needs. Contact Workforce Development at wdbuildingperformance@pct.edu for more information.
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 wdbuildingperformance@pct.edu for more information.
Yes, private course can be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Please email wdbuildingperformance@pct.edu for more information.