Spring Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level I

Building Operator Certification (BOC®) helps building engineers, maintenance supervisors and others in the skilled trades advance their skills and careers in energy efficient operation of commercial buildings. Since 1996, BOC has equipped building operators with the know-how to reduce building-related energy consumption and occupant comfort complaints.

BOC Level I is designed for operators with two or more years of experience in building operation and maintenance who wish to broaden their knowledge of the total building system. Completion of Level I requires a time commitment of 74 hours which includes seven classes, work-site projects, and open-book tests. 

BOC LEVEL I SCHEDULE: All classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• 3/14 & 3/15: BOC 1001-A / Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems
• 3/28 & 3/29: 1001-B / Energy Efficient Operation of Building HVAC Systems
• 4/11 & 4/12: BOC 1002 / Measuring and Benchmarking Energy Performance
• 4/26 & 4/27: BOC 1003 / Efficient Lighting Fundamentals
• 5/10 & 5/11: 1004 / HVAC Controls Fundamentals
• 5/23 & 5/24: BOC 1005 / Indoor Environmental Quality
• 6/6 & 6/7: BOC 1006 / Common Opportunities for Low-Cost Operational Improvement
• 6/20 & 6/21: BOC 1008 / Operation and Maintenance Practices for Sustainable Buildings

LOCATION: This course offers participants the opportunity to interact during each class with fellow students and the instructor online via Zoom. Students must have access to a computer or tablet, and internet service that supports high-speed audio/video streaming.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Training is valued at $1,895 and tuition is covered by the New York State Schools Facilities Association thanks to a NYSERDA Workforce Training Grant. Call 518.465.0563 or email info@nyssfa.com with questions.

At this time, we ask that only two individuals per school district register so we can accommodate all districts interested. If you wish to be put on the list to be contacted if we have extra space, please email sfmi@nyssfa.com.