Maintaining Certification
Activities & Hours Earned Chart
The following activities provide credit hours towards BOC renewal. BOC credentialed operators may select one or more of these activities to earn hours.
| ACTIVITIES AND HOURS EARNED | DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WITH RENEWAL APPLICATION |
|---|---|
| I. Employment | |
A. Full-time employment in facilities profession: Earn 2 hours for each certification level for continued employment during the year prior to renewal. |
Provide an overview of primary job responsibilities. |
| II. Continuing Education: | |
| A. Attend and complete continuing education/training in building management, operation & maintenance, or energy management topics. Earn equivalent continuing education hours for each hour of course time. | List event name, school or organization, date, training summary and hours of attendance. |
| B. Complete and submit a quiz from the BOC newsletter. Earn 1 hour. | Provide article name. |
| C. Completion of special projects to improve facility operation, maintenance, and/or energy efficiency in your company or organization; or awards received for resource efficient building operations. Earn 1 hour of continuing education for each hour of project time for a maximum of 11 hours. | Brief written summary of special projects completed and/or proof of receipt of relevant awards. Submit the information using the Project Description form. |
| D. Completion of an energy consumption benchmark for the previous 12 month period using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager or alternative energy accounting tool. Earn 3 hours for each benchmark. | Copy of benchmark documentation (e.g., Statement of Energy Performance from ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager). |
| E. Attend an industry trade show or conference. Earn 1 hour. | Copy of the event registration form. |
| F. Enroll in a BOC web-based technical webinar. Earn 1.5 hours after successfully completing the webinar and taking the quiz. | Provide webinar name and date. |
| III. Professional Involvement: | |
| A. Membership in facility or trades organization: Earn 1 hour for each certification level for membership held during the year prior to renewal. | List association name, date of subscription or renewal. |
| B. Holding a leadership position with a facility or trades organization. Earn 2 hours for each certification level for each office held during the year prior to renewal. | Summarize activities. |
| C. Awards received involving resource efficient operations. Earn 2 hours for each award earned. | Summarize award information. |
Updated: 2-23-12