BUILDING OPERATOR CERTIFICATION (BOC^®)

Offering Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians Additional Education Opportunities.

About the Partnership

BOMI International recently announced an exciting partnership with the BOC, offered through the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC). The partnership provides additional education opportunities for both organizations by awarding competency credit between BOC Level 1 and 2, and BOMI International’s Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT^®) and Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA^®) Designation Programs.

This page contains all of the details and instructions needed to take advantage of the special opportunities available through this partnership.

For questions regarding the information provided below, please e-mail either the BOC at theboc@theboc.info or BOMI International at service@bomi.org.

SMA/SMT Grads

Competency

The BOC is comprised of two levels: Level 1: Building Systems Maintenance and Level 2: Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance. Each level offers classes that provide energy-efficient management strategies proven to transform workplaces by saving an estimated $.03/sf on electric utility costs per year. As an SMA/SMT graduate, you may apply for competency credit toward 4 of  the 13 BOC Level 1 and 2 classes. The eligible classes are:

Level 1: Building Systems Overview and HVAC Systems and Controls
Level 2: HVAC Troubleshooting and Maintenance and HVAC Controls and Optimization

To earn a BOC Level 1 and 2, SMT/SMA graduates would be eligible to test out on the nine remaining classes, or choose to attend the classes. Either way, credit will be awarded only upon successful completion of the exam. 

Visit www.theboc.info for more information on the BOC program.

Cost

Competency for the four eligible BOC courses is $300.
Exam fee (if not taking the course) is $60 per exam.
Each of the nine classes cost $275, which includes the $60 exam fee.

Apply

Complete/submit the application form with payment and proper documentation to NEEC or click here.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

SMT/SMA Designation graduates will receive 1 CPD point for every hour spent in BOC classes and webinars. Participants interested in applying credit earned from these activities will be required to provide BOMI International with verification of program participation. To apply, e-mail theboc@theboc.info.

BOC Level 1 and 2 Grads

Competency

BOC Level 1 and 2 graduates may receive competency credits for 2 of the 5 BOMI International SMT Designation courses:

Electrical Systems and Illumination – Fully understand how to safely operate and maintain a building’s electrical equipment to ensure reliable and effective systems.

Energy Management and Controls – Evaluate and optimize your current systems, know how to integrate new components, and gain the ability to communicate your needs to management.

To earn an SMT designation, you must complete the remaining three courses. Courses may be taken in the order, and via the delivery method preferred. BOMI International prices vary according to the delivery method preferred. For more information on the SMT designation program, please click here. 

Cost

Cost for the two courses is $475 (includes $175 for the one-time enrollment fee). Coursebooks can be purchased for each course for an additional $100/coursebook plus shipping and handling.

Apply

Complete/submit the competency application form with application fee and proper documentation to BOMI International.

Continuing Education Hours (CEH)

BOC graduates will receive 24 CEH upon successful completion of an SMT course as long as the student takes the course and successfully passes the exam. To apply, complete and submit the application to BOMI International.

Exams and Fees

Students must successfully complete an exam for each remaining courses administered through BOMI International's testing provider, Pearson VUE. Testing fee for each course is $60. Retake and re-registration fees are $100. Students have a six-month eligibility period to schedule and take their exam. Note: Classroom options vary across the United States and prices vary depending on the course sponsor.