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.
| CITY | Start date | Location |
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| 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 |
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San Diego, CA Mar 21– Sept 19, 2012 SOLD OUT Location: SDG&E Energy Innovation Center |
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| 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. |
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Irvine CA Mar 22 – Sept 20, 2012 SOLD OUT Location: Doubletree Hotel Irvine-Spectrum |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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.
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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San Diego, CA Oct 16, 2012 – Feb 5, 2013 Location: SDG&E Energy Innovation Center |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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.
Classes fill quickly. Register online or click here for the registration form (PDF 127k).
For training in other states visit the
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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