Building Operator Certification (BOC) Program
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Building Operator Certification is a professional certification for staff who operate and maintain commercial and public buildings including schools, universities, county facilities, joint vocationals, state facilities, libraries, hospitals and zoos. Operators earn certification by attending training sessions and completing project assignments in their facilities. The certification provides a credential for their professional development while also offering employers a way to identify skilled operators. Please click here for details on BOC Certification Eligibility requirements.
BOC Level 1 may be used to fulfill HB251 and ORC 123.011 requirements.
The
Ohio Department of Development has obtained a license for implementation
of the program in Ohio. OPFMA is playing an increasing role in this effort
beginning in 2003. The first BOC course series in Ohio began on February
21, 2003 at Columbus State Community College. OPFMA has been the
implementer of the BOC Program beginning with the fourth series on April
23, 2004 in Columbus.
Twenty-seven series are now complete.
The twenty-eighth
course series is underway.
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Participants attend classes, complete tests and in-facility
projects, and receive Building Operator Certification from
the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council. Each level includes
seven classes, and each class covers a different topic of
building operation. Sponsors of the BOC program have the flexibility
to adjust topics of the classes to correspond with local needs,
but in general, courses may include topics like the following:
Level I: Classes may include topics such as a building systems overview, energy conservation techniques, HVAC systems and controls, efficient lighting, indoor air quality, and facility electrical systems.
Level II: Classes may cover issues such as preventative maintenance and operations, advanced electrical diagnostics, HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance, HVAC controls and optimization, advanced indoor air quality, and motors in facilities.
For information about maintaining BOC Certification and renewal, click here.
The program has been successful at offering energy savings. The Northwest Energy Efficiency Council found that over 65% of BOC certified operators are applying concepts learned in training and 26% undertake specific measures such as large energy conservation projects and IAQ improvements. They also estimate that the average annual per participant energy savings are 28,600 kWh. |