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Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
CATEE
December 18, 2013 – San Antonio, TX
Dennis Lilley, CEM, PMP
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
What is Building Operator
Certification?
Industry-recognized credential in energy
efficient building operation practices
Created with 100 industry experts
Launched in 1996
9,000 building engineers and maintenance
technicians hold the BOC® credential
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Energy efficient operational practices
Utility cost reduction
Sustainable building operation for LEED® and
ENERGY STAR® initiatives
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
What is Building Operator
Certification?
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An educational program that uses
classroom training and learning guides
taught by industry experts
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Certification of individuals which involves
testing and applied projects
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Maintenance of the credential by obtaining
continuing education hours
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
To Earn the
BOC® Credential
Meet the eligibility criteria, and
obtain the following:
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Satisfactory completion of a BOC Level I or
Level II course series training classes, and
A passing grade on class exams, and
Completion of facility-based projects assigned
for each class.
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
BOC Has Two Levels
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Level I: Building Systems Maintenance
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Two or more years experience (5 yrs avg)
Outcome: Basic understanding of electrical,
HVAC and lighting systems. With supervision,
establish or review PM program and optimize
operations
Level II: Equipment Troubleshooting
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Five or more years experience (8 yrs avg)
Outcome: Independently develop PM programs
and optimize equipment operations
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
Program Eligibility
Level I
High school diploma or GED and one of the following:
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2 or more years work experience in operation and
maintenance of commercial facilities, OR
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1 year work experience in commercial facilities, and 1 year
of technical college level education in facility engineering,
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2 or more years work experience in energy management of
commercial facilities
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
Program Eligibility
Level II
High school diploma or GED and one of the following:
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A technical college degree and 3 or more years work
experience in operation and maintenance of commercial
facilities, OR
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A union membership at journey level and 3 or more years
work experience in operation and maintenance of
commercial facilities, OR
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A BOC Level I credential and 4 years work experience
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
Level I Classes
BOC 1001 - Energy Efficient Operation of HVAC Systems
BOC 1002 - Measuring Energy Performance
BOC 1003 - Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
BOC 1004 - HVAC Controls Fundamentals
BOC 1005 - Indoor Environmental Quality
BOC 1006 - Common Opportunities for Operational Improvement
Supplemental – Electrical Systems, O&M for Sustainable Buildings,
High Performance HVAC, Building Scoping & Energy Recovery
74 hours of training
5 application projects
700 pages of reference books
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
Level II Classes
BOC 201 - Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
BOC 202 - Advanced Electrical Diagnostics
BOC 203 - HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance
BOC 204 - HVAC Controls & Optimization
Supplemental Courses: Water Efficiency, Motors, Demand
Reduction, Building Commissioning
61 hours of training
3 application projects
600 pages of reference books
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
High Quality Instructors
Tech College instructors
Energy engineers
Lighting consultants
LEED AP’s
Certified Energy Managers
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
What are the Project
Assignments?
Facility floor plan
Energy benchmark
HVAC operations review
Lighting survey
Electrical distribution plan
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Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
Energy Benchmarking
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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
ENERGY
STAR
Your
Bldg.
Energy
Performance
Rating:
75
60
Energy
Consumption:
(kBtu/ft2-yr):
95
123
$1.75
$2.50
Normalized
Benchmark
Data
Energy
Costs/SF/YR:
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Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
BOC Project
HVAC Controls Operational
Review
 EMS system programmed settings review
 Verify damper settings
 Check static pressure sensor calibration
 Review occupant complaint records and remedies
 Review established temperature set points
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Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
BOC Lighting Project
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Inspect lighting fixtures and
lamps to assess type and
wattage
Identify cleaning and repair
Measure light levels and
compare to IES illumination
recommendations
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Recommend improvements for
energy performance
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Identify utility incentives
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Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
Benefits of the Process
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Overview of systems operation
Understanding of systems interaction
Builds Awareness of
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Operational decisions
Opportunities
Facility energy use
Provides new tools
Peer support
Recertification
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
Fees
Tuition - $1,200 to $1,995 per registrant
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74 hours of technical training
700 page Student Handbook
5-part Project Workbook
Exams
Credential
Credential Renewal - $65/year
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Subscription to BOC Bulletin
Free continuing education opportunities
Listing in BOC Registry – new in 2013
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Facilities Departments
use BOC for…
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Standard for professional development
Skill assessment
Cross-training and team building
Meet safety training requirements
Succession planning
Achieve utility cost reduction
Support sustainability initiatives for
LEED®, Green Globes, ENERGY STAR®
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
BOC Graduates Save
$12,000 to $20,000
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Electricity, fossil fuel, water bill savings of
$12,000 - $20,000 annually
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Implement energy saving strategies
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Optimize operations by recording occupant
schedules and adjusting controls
Track energy consumption
Provide supervisor with ideas for energy
saving opportunities
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
BOC Partnerships
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
BOC and BOMI
Competency Credit
• BOMI SMT® designation holders receive
competency credit for 2 of the 7 classes in
BOC Level I, and 2 of the 6 classes in Level II.
• BOC® certified operators receive
competency credit for 2 of the 5 SMT courses.
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
BOC Classes Provide
Continuing Education Units
(CEU’s)
Continuing education hours:
LEED Accredited Professionals
BOMI designations – SMA® & SMT®
Association of Energy Engineers – CEM®
Electrician License – General
College Credit for 2-yr and 4-yr degrees
Building Operator Certification
Energy Efficiency through Operator Training
Q&A Session
Phone: 877-850-4793
Web: www.theBOC.info
Email: [email protected]