HPBOP Application
If you believe you qualify for the HPBOP Certification, create a login to apply. There is an application fee of $250 and no additional examination fee. You may download the HPBOP Candidate Guidebook for more information on the certification and the exam (please see link below).
Education/Training And Experience Requirements For
HPBOP Certification
Applicants for the HPBOP Certification Examination must meet the following minimum education and work experience requirements. The table below describes the level of education or training and the corresponding required relevant work experience requirements.
| Education Or Training | Education Or Training Categories | *Required Relevant Experience |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year degree (AS) | Mechanical Engineering Technology; Environmental Control Technology; Building Sciences; Commercial HVAC; Energy Management; Building Automation Systems; and Related | 2 years |
| 4-year degree (BS) | Engineering; Physics; Architecture; Construction Management; Other closely related major | 2 years |
| Completed State Registered Apprenticeship | Plumbers and Pipe Fitters; Sheet Metal; Operating Engineers; Stationary Engineers; other HVAC; other Commercial Buildings related | 3 years |
| Military Training | Mechanical and Electrical Systems; Facilities Operations | 3 years |
| Specialty Postsecondary Certificate (25+ academic units; one-year full-time study) | Commercial HVAC; Energy Management; Facilities Management; Building Operations; or Related | 4 years |
| 4-year degree (BS or BA) | Non-STEM Major other than listed above | 5 years |
| 2-year degree | Field Not related | 6 years |
| HS diploma or GED | K-12 or Adult Education | 8 years |
*Relevant work experience in Commercial Building Operations and Maintenance with a special emphasis on mechanical systems. Experience requirements must be met after completing education or training requirements.
Sampling of relevant Job Titles:
- HVAC Technician
- Stationary Engineer
- Operating Engineer
- Facility Operations and Maintenance Engineer or Technician
- Facility Engineer
- Facility Manager
- Chief Engineer
- Building Operator
- Building Automation Systems Technician
- Test and Balance Technician
- Commissioning Agent or Technician
- Energy Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer – Facility Operations