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Certification Eligibility
BOC is for building operators with two
or more years experience in building operation and maintenance,
who wish to broaden their knowledge
of the total building system. Past participants have included
building engineers, stationary engineers, maintenance supervisors,
maintenance
workers, facility coordinators, HVAC technicians, electricians,
operations supervisors, operations techs, and others in the facility
operation and maintenance field.
Eligibility for certification
is based on work experience and education, AND completion of BOC
classes, exams, and on-the-job
projects.
Level I: Building
Systems Maintenance
It is highly recommended that applicants for certification have
a high school diploma or GED, and one of the following:
- two or more years of experience working in operations and maintenance
of a commercial or institutional facility,
OR
- a minimum of one year of experience working in operations and
maintenance of a commercial or institutional facility AND one
year of technical college
level education in facilities engineering related program,
OR
- two or more years of experience in energy management of facilities
with a focus on operations and maintenance.
Level II: Equipment
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
It is highly recommended that applicants for certification have
a high school diploma or GED, and must have one of the following:
- a technical degree and three years of experience working
in operations and maintenance of a commercial or institutional
facility,
OR
- a union membership at journey level and three years of
experience,
OR
- BOC Level I certification and four years of experience.
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