Building Operators Certification - Level II

To become Level II certified, participants must attend four core classes (35 hours) and two elective classes (14 hours), complete class exams, and assigned projects.

Certification Cost: The BOC registration fee of $1,375 includes the full course series of Level I or Level II, a set of course workbooks, project assignments, and certification materials. Call NEEI (1-800-769-9687) for information.

Course Descriptions

BOC 201 - Preventive Maintenance & Operations (CORE)
Covers the step-by-step process for starting and operating a preventive maintenance program that produces energy savings and equipment reliability. The primary focus is using the system that is set up to manage and implement preventive maintenance. A system review will be conducted from the work orders that are generated to the tools that maintenance staff select. Specific maintenance and operational issues are addressed in detail in 202 and 203 for electrical and HVAC. Emphasis on effective troubleshooting methods for problem identification, testing procedures, problem solving and operational analysis. Included are the developing of troubleshooting service records. One day.

BOC 202 - Advanced Electrical Diagnostics (CORE)
Students will learn to locate and repair electrical opens, shorts, overloads, and high resistance. The use of digital electric meters is taught along with maintenance and operational procedures to prevent electrical problems and evaluate power quality issues for the facility. One day.

BOC 203 - HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance (CORE)
Learn to troubleshoot and improve the efficiencies of the primary heating, cooling and ventilation systems of commercial buildings. This intensive two-day class will focus on system performance evaluation and efficiency optimization of central boiler and chiller systems, vapor-compression cycles of AC and heat pump systems, and of distribution and ventilation systems. Two days.

BOC 204 - HVAC Controls & Optimization (CORE)
Learn energy efficient operation, maintenance, and service of HVAC controls and related devices for central air systems commonly found in commercial buildings. The course will cover control principles, components, computerized controls, and calibrating the controlled subs-systems. One day.

BOC 210 - Advanced Indoor Air Quality
Learn to use the EPA recommended procedures for preventing and troubleshooting Indoor Air Quality problems for equipment and building operations. Sampling and troubleshooting will emphasize prevention and evaluation. Special emphasis will be placed on evaluation of mitigation approaches. One day.

BOC 211 - Motors in Facilities
Learn to evaluate motor load profiles, operations, and maintenance needs. Students will learn to analyze motor maintenance and repair cycles and to prioritize the repair vs. replacement decisions for motor failures. One day.

BOC 213 - Electric Control Circuits
Introduces basic electric control concept, wiring schematic fundamentals and blueprint to panel-board recognition. Hands-on activities provide an understanding of ladder logic diagram symbols and their equivalent component counterpart.