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BOC Level I Certification

74 hours of training and project work in building systems maintenance. All classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. View course descriptions. Registering is easy, learn how below.

BOC Level I2012 Course Schedule

2012 Level I Courses

CITY Start date Location
San Diego Sold Out 3/21/2012 SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
Irvine Sold Out 3/22/2012 Doubletree Hotel Irvine-Spectrum
San Francisco Sold Out 4/12/2012 Pacific Energy Center
Ventura 5/8/2012 Ventura Beach Marriott
Downey 5/9/2012 Energy Resource Center
San Ramon 9/25/2012 PG&E Food Service Technology Center
West Los Angeles –New Class 9/25/2012 Skirball Cultural Center
Ontario 10/2/2012 TBA
Long Beach 10/9/2012 TBA
Sacramento 2/15/2012 Offered by SMUD's Energy & Technology Center

San Diego, CA   Mar 21– Sept 19, 2012 SOLD OUT
Location: SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview

Building Systems Overview provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and background in the fundamentals of building operations and systems serving as a foundation for subsequent topics. The class reviews each of the building systems with respect to overall building performance and system interaction and provides the distinction between maintenance and operations tasks. More details on BOC 101 and course outline.

Wed, Apr 18, 2012
BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems

Teaches participants how electricity is distributed in a facility. Participants will learn the fundamentals of electricity and its application to the workplace with the goal of highlighting and working to resolve common electrical distribution problems. The participant will learn how electricity is distributed in his or her facility, the maintenance requirement for the distribution equipment, basic troubleshooting techniques for the system, and how energy can be saved in the distribution system. More details on BOC 107 and course outline.

Wed, May 16, 2012
BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation. More details on BOC 102 and course outline.

Tues/Wed, June 12 & 13, 2012
BOC 103 – HVAC Systems and ControlsBOC 103 – HVAC Systems and Controls

Focuses on operation and maintenance of equipment and components typically found in commercial buildings, including central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Provides introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Emphasis placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to be able to evaluate potential solutions. Two days. More details on BOC 103 and course outline.

Wed, July 18, 2012
BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting FundamentalsBOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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. More details on BOC 104 and course outline.

Wed, Aug 15, 2012
BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings

Provides an overview of best O&M practices for green or high performance buildings and addresses exterior site issues, water efficiency, cleaning products, material and supply purchasing, energy, and indoor environmental quality. Also explored are national green building rating systems, such as LEED™, and tools from ENERGY STAR® for evaluating the sustainability of the existing buildings. Participants will learn to identify and apply O&M practices for improving the performance of both existing buildings and newly-designed green buildings. More details on BOC 105 and course outline.

Wed, Sept 19, 2012
BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

More details on BOC 106 and course outline.
 

Irvine CA   Mar 22 – Sept 20, 2012 SOLD OUT
Location: Doubletree Hotel Irvine-Spectrum
Thurs, Mar 22, 2012
BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview

Building Systems Overview provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and background in the fundamentals of building operations and systems serving as a foundation for subsequent topics. The class reviews each of the building systems with respect to overall building performance and system interaction and provides the distinction between maintenance and operations tasks. More details on BOC 101 and course outline.

Thurs, Apr 19, 2012
BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems

Teaches participants how electricity is distributed in a facility. Participants will learn the fundamentals of electricity and its application to the workplace with the goal of highlighting and working to resolve common electrical distribution problems. The participant will learn how electricity is distributed in his or her facility, the maintenance requirement for the distribution equipment, basic troubleshooting techniques for the system, and how energy can be saved in the distribution system. More details on BOC 107 and course outline.

Thurs, May 17, 2012
BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation. More details on BOC 102 and course outline.

Thurs/Fri, June 14 & 15, 2012
BOC 103 – HVAC Systems and ControlsBOC 103 – HVAC Systems and Controls

Focuses on operation and maintenance of equipment and components typically found in commercial buildings, including central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Provides introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Emphasis placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to be able to evaluate potential solutions. Two days. More details on BOC 103 and course outline.

Thurs, July 19, 2012
BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting FundamentalsBOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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. More details on BOC 104 and course outline.

Thurs, Aug 16, 2012
BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings

Provides an overview of best O&M practices for green or high performance buildings and addresses exterior site issues, water efficiency, cleaning products, material and supply purchasing, energy, and indoor environmental quality. Also explored are national green building rating systems, such as LEED™, and tools from ENERGY STAR® for evaluating the sustainability of the existing buildings. Participants will learn to identify and apply O&M practices for improving the performance of both existing buildings and newly-designed green buildings. More details on BOC 105 and course outline.

Thurs, Sept 20, 2012
BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

More details on BOC 106 and course outline.
 

San Francisco, CA   Apr 12 – Oct 11, 2012 SOLD OUT
Location: Pacific Energy Center
Thurs, Apr 12, 2012
BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview

Building Systems Overview provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and background in the fundamentals of building operations and systems serving as a foundation for subsequent topics. The class reviews each of the building systems with respect to overall building performance and system interaction and provides the distinction between maintenance and operations tasks. More details on BOC 101 and course outline.

Thurs, May 10, 2012
BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems

Teaches participants how electricity is distributed in a facility. Participants will learn the fundamentals of electricity and its application to the workplace with the goal of highlighting and working to resolve common electrical distribution problems. The participant will learn how electricity is distributed in his or her facility, the maintenance requirement for the distribution equipment, basic troubleshooting techniques for the system, and how energy can be saved in the distribution system. More details on BOC 107 and course outline.

Thurs, June 7, 2012
BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation. More details on BOC 102 and course outline.

Wed/Thurs, July 11 & 12, 2012
BOC 103 – HVAC Systems and ControlsBOC 103 – HVAC Systems and Controls

Focuses on operation and maintenance of equipment and components typically found in commercial buildings, including central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Provides introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Emphasis placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to be able to evaluate potential solutions. Two days. More details on BOC 103 and course outline.

Thurs, Aug 9, 2012
BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting FundamentalsBOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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. More details on BOC 104 and course outline.

Thurs, Sept 13, 2012
BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings

Provides an overview of best O&M practices for green or high performance buildings and addresses exterior site issues, water efficiency, cleaning products, material and supply purchasing, energy, and indoor environmental quality. Also explored are national green building rating systems, such as LEED™, and tools from ENERGY STAR® for evaluating the sustainability of the existing buildings. Participants will learn to identify and apply O&M practices for improving the performance of both existing buildings and newly-designed green buildings. More details on BOC 105 and course outline.

Thurs, Oct 11, 2012
BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

More details on BOC 106 and course outline.
 

Ventura, CA   May 8 – Sept 11, 2012
Location: Ventura Beach Marriott
Tues, May 8, 2012
BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview

Building Systems Overview provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and background in the fundamentals of building operations and systems serving as a foundation for subsequent topics. The class reviews each of the building systems with respect to overall building performance and system interaction and provides the distinction between maintenance and operations tasks. More details on BOC 101 and course outline.

Tues, June 5, 2012
BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems

Teaches participants how electricity is distributed in a facility. Participants will learn the fundamentals of electricity and its application to the workplace with the goal of highlighting and working to resolve common electrical distribution problems. The participant will learn how electricity is distributed in his or her facility, the maintenance requirement for the distribution equipment, basic troubleshooting techniques for the system, and how energy can be saved in the distribution system. More details on BOC 107 and course outline.

Tues, June 26, 2012
BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation. More details on BOC 102 and course outline.

Tues/Wed, July 24 & 25, 2012
BOC 103 – HVAC Systems and ControlsBOC 103 – HVAC Systems and Controls

Focuses on operation and maintenance of equipment and components typically found in commercial buildings, including central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Provides introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Emphasis placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to be able to evaluate potential solutions. Two days. More details on BOC 103 and course outline.

Tues, Aug 7, 2012
BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting FundamentalsBOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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. More details on BOC 104 and course outline.

Tues, Aug 21, 2012
BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings

Provides an overview of best O&M practices for green or high performance buildings and addresses exterior site issues, water efficiency, cleaning products, material and supply purchasing, energy, and indoor environmental quality. Also explored are national green building rating systems, such as LEED™, and tools from ENERGY STAR® for evaluating the sustainability of the existing buildings. Participants will learn to identify and apply O&M practices for improving the performance of both existing buildings and newly-designed green buildings. More details on BOC 105 and course outline.

Tues, Sept 11, 2012
BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

More details on BOC 106 and course outline.
 

Downey, CA   May 9 – Sept 12, 2012
Location: Energy Resource Center
Wed, May 9, 2012
BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview

Building Systems Overview provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and background in the fundamentals of building operations and systems serving as a foundation for subsequent topics. The class reviews each of the building systems with respect to overall building performance and system interaction and provides the distinction between maintenance and operations tasks. More details on BOC 101 and course outline.

Wed, June 6, 2012
BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems

Teaches participants how electricity is distributed in a facility. Participants will learn the fundamentals of electricity and its application to the workplace with the goal of highlighting and working to resolve common electrical distribution problems. The participant will learn how electricity is distributed in his or her facility, the maintenance requirement for the distribution equipment, basic troubleshooting techniques for the system, and how energy can be saved in the distribution system. More details on BOC 107 and course outline.

Wed, June 27, 2012
BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation. More details on BOC 102 and course outline.

Thurs/Fri, July 26 & 27, 2012
BOC 103 – HVAC Systems and ControlsBOC 103 – HVAC Systems and Controls

Focuses on operation and maintenance of equipment and components typically found in commercial buildings, including central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Provides introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Emphasis placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to be able to evaluate potential solutions. Two days. More details on BOC 103 and course outline.

Wed, Aug 8, 2012
BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting FundamentalsBOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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. More details on BOC 104 and course outline.

Wed, Aug 22, 2012
BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings

Provides an overview of best O&M practices for green or high performance buildings and addresses exterior site issues, water efficiency, cleaning products, material and supply purchasing, energy, and indoor environmental quality. Also explored are national green building rating systems, such as LEED™, and tools from ENERGY STAR® for evaluating the sustainability of the existing buildings. Participants will learn to identify and apply O&M practices for improving the performance of both existing buildings and newly-designed green buildings. More details on BOC 105 and course outline.

Wed, Sept 12, 2012
BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

More details on BOC 106 and course outline.
 

San Ramon, CA   Sept 25, 2012 – Mar 5, 2013
Location and dates : PG&E Food Service Technology Center
New Course Series at this location! Read More
Tues/Wed, Sept 25 & 26, 2012
BOC 1001 – Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems BOC 1001 – Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems

Provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and fundamentals of building systems. Focuses on operation and maintenance of envelope, central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Emphasis is placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Two day class.

Tues, Oct 23, 2012
BOC 1002 – Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance BOC 1002 – Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation.

Tues, Nov 13, 2012
BOC 1003 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals BOC 1003 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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.

Tues, Dec 11, 2012
BOC 1004 – HVAC Controls FundamentalsBOC 1004 – HVAC Controls Fundamentals

Provides an introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to evaluate potential problems as part of an enhanced operation and maintenance program.

Tues, Jan 8, 2013
BOC 1005 – Indoor Environmental QualityBOC 1005 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

Tues, Feb 5, 2013
BOC 1006 – Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement BOC 1006 – Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement

This class introduces common opportunities that offer the greatest energy savings potential. This module examines typical areas and problems associated with different system types and equipment as well as tools and techniques for identifying opportunities.

Tues, Mar 5, 2013
BOC 1009 – Building Scoping for Operational Improvement BOC 1009 – Building Scoping for Operational Improvement

Focuses on creating a prioritized scope of work for finding opportunities for energy saving operational adjustments. The content includes presentations and group discussions as well as hands-on information gathering and analysis.

West Los Angeles, CA   Sept 25, 2012 - Mar 12, 2013
Location: Skirball Cultural Center
Tues, Sept 25, 2012
BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview BOC 101 – Building Systems Overview

Building Systems Overview provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and background in the fundamentals of building operations and systems serving as a foundation for subsequent topics. The class reviews each of the building systems with respect to overall building performance and system interaction and provides the distinction between maintenance and operations tasks. More details on BOC 101 and course outline.

Tues, Oct 23, 2012
BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems BOC 107 – Facility Electrical Systems

Teaches participants how electricity is distributed in a facility. Participants will learn the fundamentals of electricity and its application to the workplace with the goal of highlighting and working to resolve common electrical distribution problems. The participant will learn how electricity is distributed in his or her facility, the maintenance requirement for the distribution equipment, basic troubleshooting techniques for the system, and how energy can be saved in the distribution system. More details on BOC 107 and course outline.

Wed, Nov 14, 2012
BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques BOC 102 – Energy Conservation Techniques

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation. More details on BOC 102 and course outline.

Wed/Thurs, Dec 12 & 13, 2012
BOC 103 – HVAC Systems and ControlsBOC 103 – HVAC Systems and Controls

Focuses on operation and maintenance of equipment and components typically found in commercial buildings, including central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Provides introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Emphasis placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to be able to evaluate potential solutions. Two days. More details on BOC 103 and course outline.

Tues, Jan 29, 2013
BOC 104 – Efficient Lighting FundamentalsBOC 104 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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. More details on BOC 104 and course outline.

Tues, Feb 26, 2013
BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings BOC 105 – O&M Practices for Sustainable Buildings

Provides an overview of best O&M practices for green or high performance buildings and addresses exterior site issues, water efficiency, cleaning products, material and supply purchasing, energy, and indoor environmental quality. Also explored are national green building rating systems, such as LEED™, and tools from ENERGY STAR® for evaluating the sustainability of the existing buildings. Participants will learn to identify and apply O&M practices for improving the performance of both existing buildings and newly-designed green buildings. More details on BOC 105 and course outline.

Tues, Mar 12, 2013
BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality BOC 106 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

More details on BOC 106 and course outline.
 

Ontario, CA   Oct 2, 2012 – April 2, 2013
Location and dates : TBA
New Course Series at this location! Read More
Tues/Wed, Oct 2 & 3, 2012
BOC 1001 – Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems BOC 1001 – Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems

Provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and fundamentals of building systems. Focuses on operation and maintenance of envelope, central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Emphasis is placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Two day class.

Tues, Nov 6, 2012
BOC 1002 – Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance BOC 1002 – Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation.

Tues, Dec 11, 2012
BOC 1003 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals BOC 1003 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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.

Tues, Jan 8, 2013
BOC 1004 – HVAC Controls FundamentalsBOC 1004 – HVAC Controls Fundamentals

Provides an introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to evaluate potential problems as part of an enhanced operation and maintenance program.

Tues, Feb 12, 2013
BOC 1005 – Indoor Environmental QualityBOC 1005 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

Tues, Mar 5, 2013
BOC 1006 – Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement BOC 1006 – Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement

This class introduces common opportunities that offer the greatest energy savings potential. This module examines typical areas and problems associated with different system types and equipment as well as tools and techniques for identifying opportunities.

Tues, Apr 2, 2013
BOC 1009 – Building Scoping for Operational Improvement BOC 1009 – Building Scoping for Operational Improvement

Focuses on creating a prioritized scope of work for finding opportunities for energy saving operational adjustments. The content includes presentations and group discussions as well as hands-on information gathering and analysis.

Long Beach, CA   Oct 9, 2012 – Apr 3, 2013
Location and dates : TBA
New Course Series at this location! Read More
Tues/Wed, Oct 9 & 10, 2012
BOC 1001 – Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems BOC 1001 – Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems

Provides an overview of the Building Operator Certification program and fundamentals of building systems. Focuses on operation and maintenance of envelope, central heating, cooling, air and ventilating systems in buildings. Emphasis is placed on group problem-solving and exercises with respect to preventive maintenance. Two day class.

Wed, Nov 7, 2012
BOC 1002 – Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance BOC 1002 – Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance

Operators learn how energy is used in commercial buildings and how to identify and prioritize conservation opportunities. Includes basic principles of energy accounting, evaluation of fuel options, operation and maintenance strategies to improve efficiency, and energy management planning techniques. Participants will learn how to perform quantifiable evaluations of their facilities' energy use in order to be able to target prospects for energy conservation.

Wed, Dec 12, 2012
BOC 1003 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals BOC 1003 – Efficient Lighting Fundamentals

Covers lighting fundamentals and types of lighting for economical and energy efficient lighting systems. Participants learn principles of efficient lighting including evaluation of 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.

Wed, Jan 9, 2013
BOC 1004 – HVAC Controls FundamentalsBOC 1004 – HVAC Controls Fundamentals

Provides an introduction to automatic control systems and equipment, particularly for central air systems. Participants will learn to target possible inefficiencies in their HVAC systems and to evaluate potential problems as part of an enhanced operation and maintenance program.

Wed, Feb 13, 2013
BOC 1005 – Indoor Environmental QualityBOC 1005 – Indoor Environmental Quality

Introduces the basic causes of indoor environmental quality problems and begins to develop a method of diagnosis and solution. Students will gain an understanding of the dynamic components of indoor environmental quality in relation to source control, occupant sensitivity and ventilation. Emphasis will be placed on communications with building occupants for reliable investigations without aggravating existing issues.

Wed, Mar 6, 2013
BOC 1006 – Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement BOC 1006 – Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement

This class introduces common opportunities that offer the greatest energy savings potential. This module examines typical areas and problems associated with different system types and equipment as well as tools and techniques for identifying opportunities.

Wed, Apr 3, 2013
BOC 1009 – Building Scoping for Operational Improvement BOC 1009 – Building Scoping for Operational Improvement

Focuses on creating a prioritized scope of work for finding opportunities for energy saving operational adjustments. The content includes presentations and group discussions as well as hands-on information gathering and analysis.

Sacramento, CA   Feb 15, 2012 – June 13, 2012
Offered by SMUD's Energy & Technology Center
See SMUD Course Offerings, click on the Building Operator Certification course for details and to register. Email Paul Gillaspy for more information.

 



BOC Level II Certification

61 hours of training and elective coursework in equipment troubleshooting and maintenance. All classes are held from 8:30am to 4:30pm unless otherwise noted. View course descriptions.

BOC Level I2012 Course Schedule

2012 Level II Courses

CITY Start date Location
San Luis Obispo 9/11/12 PG&E Energy Education Center
Ventura 10/4/12 Ventura Beach Marriott
San Diego 10/16/12 TBA
San Jose 10/18/12 National University – San Jose Academic Center

San Luis Obispo, CA   Sept 18, 2012 – Jan 8, 2013
Location: PG&E Energy Education Center
Tues, Sept 11, 2012 BOC 201 – Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Principles
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 BOC 202 – Advanced Electrical Diagnostics
Tues/Wed, Oct 30 & 31, 2012 BOC 203 – HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Tues, Nov 27, 2012 BOC 204 – HVAC Controls & Optimization
Tues, Dec 18, 2012 BOC 216 – Enhanced Automation and Demand Reduction
Tues, Jan 8, 2013 BOC 212 – Water Efficiency For Building Operators

Ventura, CA    Oct 4, 2012 – Jan 24, 2013
Location: Ventura Beach Marriott
Thurs, Oct 4, 2012 BOC 201 – Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Principles
Thurs, Oct 18, 2012 BOC 202 – Advanced Electrical Diagnostics
Thurs, Nov 1, 2012 BOC 204 – HVAC Controls & Optimization
Wed/Thurs, Dec 5 & 6, 2012 BOC 203 – HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Thurs, Jan 10, 2013 BOC 212 – Water Efficiency For Building Operators
Thurs, Jan 24, 2013 BOC 216 – Enhanced Automation and Demand Reduction

San Diego, CA    Oct 16, 2012 – Feb 5, 2013
Location: SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
Tues, Oct 16, 2012 BOC 201 – Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Principles
Tues, Oct 30, 2012 BOC 202 – Advanced Electrical Diagnostics
Tues/Wed, Nov 27 & 28, 2012 BOC 203 – HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Tues, Dec 18, 2012 BOC 204 – HVAC Controls & Optimization
Tues, Jan 15, 2013 BOC 216 – Enhanced Automation and Demand Reduction
Tues, Feb 5, 2013 BOC 212 – Water Efficiency For Building Operators

San Jose, CA    Oct 18, 2012 – Feb 7, 2013
Location: National University – San Jose Academic Center
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 BOC 201 – Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting Principles
Thurs, Nov 1, 2012 BOC 202 – Advanced Electrical Diagnostics
Wed/Thurs, Nov 28 & 29, 2012 BOC 203 – HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 BOC 204 – HVAC Controls & Optimization
Thurs, Jan 17, 2013 BOC 216 – Enhanced Automation and Demand Reduction
Thurs, Feb 7, 2013 BOC 212 – Water Efficiency For Building Operators

 

Online registration

Look for the Register Online link next to the course schedule. Register online for immediate registration and payment confirmation. Your space will be reserved immediately and course information will be emailed to you.

This is the easiest way to register. If online registration is not active for your course, please submit a BOC registration form (see left) or sign up to be notified when online registration has begun for your class.

How to Register

Classes fill quickly. Register online or click here for the registration form (PDF 127k).

For training in other states visit the
national Training Locations page.

To reserve your space for make-up classes, contact the BOC office:
206-292-4793, toll-free 1-877-850-4793 or email: bocinfo@theboc.info.


Updated 4-27-2012