Building Operator Certification (BOC)

The Building Operator Certification (BOC) Program is an eight module, nine‐day competency‐based training and certification program, offering facilities personnel the improved job skills and knowledge to transform workplaces to be more comfortable, energy‐efficient and environmentally friendly. Each class consists of classroom training and project assignments, to be completed at the participant’s facility, and in‐class exams administered at the end of each day of training.

The Building Operator Certification (BOC®) program has been developed by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC), based in Seattle, WA.

BOC 1001 – Energy Efficiency Operation of Building HVAC Systems
BOC 1002 – Measuring & Benchmarking Energy Performance
BOC 1003 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
BOC 1004 – Fundamentals of HVAC Controls
BOC 1005 – Indoor Environmental Quality
BOC 1006 – Common Opportunities for Low-cost Operational Improvements
BOC 1007 – Facility Electrical Systems
BOC 1008 – Operation & Maintenance Practices for Sustainable Buildings

High school diploma	AND	At least 2 years of experience working in operations and maintenance of a commercial or institutional facility OR 2 years of experience in energy management of facilities with a focus on operations and maintenance
1-year technical college degree in facilities engineering related program	AND	At least 1 year experience working in operations and maintenance of a commercial or institutional facility