- 2A: Excavators, Backhoes & Front-End Loaders
- 1C: Telescoping Booms without wire cables
Contrary to popular belief, MA Hoisting License Exam Prep courses are not approved by the MA Division of Professional Licensure. So when you select a company for your training, you are left to the curriculum they have created from their analysis of the state exam. Our experts have been offering hoisting exam prep training for over 15 years and boast over a 98% pass rate. We are constantly updating our curriculum to meet the ever changing exam questions and will confidently tell you “this is on the test.”
Our 1C/2A Exam Prep is by far our most popular course as it covers the majority of equipment used in the industry. We group these two grades into one class as there is a significant amount of overlap between the two grades. By learning the material for one grade, you will gain about 75% of the knowledge you need for the other grade; and you are able to take both exams at the same time, if you choose.
Unlike other courses that last only 2 – 4 hours, our expert instructors spend a full 5 – 6 hours explaining the material using real-life examples, guiding you through interactive exercises and answering questions. In addition to the class, we assist you with getting your Mass Hoisting license exam application submitted, AND we offer on-site DOT exams if you do not already possess a DOT Medical Certificate. It's an all-inclusive process designed to make your journey as simple as possible.
We also feed you lunch!
One convenient class
- Instruction from top professionals in the industry
- 5 – 6 hours of comprehensive 2A/1C
- Assistance with submitting your MA hoisting license exam application
- Onsite DOT medical exams for just $100
- All Mass hoisting license course materials included
- The most comprehensive curriculum teaching to every learning style
- Convenient, safe parking
Pass Rate
Over 98% of our students pass the Mass hoisting licensing test the first time. Passing in one try is critical because failing means waiting another 60 days to retake the exam. Our program is the best path to success; this is the reason our classes are always full.
- Check-in for the class will begin 30-mins prior to class start time.
- Bring a valid ID (driver’s license, driver’s permit, Massachusetts ID)
- Bring a valid DOT Medical Card or plan on getting an on-site exam
- Our class locations offer convenient parking
M.G.L. c. 146 § 53 states that anyone who will operate derricks, cableways, machinery used for discharging cargoes, and temporary elevator cars used on excavation work or used for hoisting building material, when the motive power to operate such machinery is mechanical and other than steam, including but not limited to excavators, backhoes, front end loaders, uniloaders, skid loader, skid steer loaders, compact loaders or similar devices, lattice cranes, derricks, cranes with or without wire rope; all fork lifts, powered industrial lift trucks, overhead hoists (underhung), overhead cranes, underhung cranes, monorail cranes, lifting devices, cableways, and powered platforms, or any other equipment that has the minimum capability of hoisting the load higher than 10 feet, and either the capability of lifting loads greater than 500 pounds or the capacity of the bucket exceeds 1/4 cubic yards must hold a license from the Department. See 520 CMR 6.01.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
Yes. Provided that rental entity has an approved a short-term rental program, the hoisting machinery regulations allow individuals renting compact hoisting machinery to obtain a temporary permit from the short-term rental entity for a fourteen (14) consecutive day rental period upon completion of the entity’s training program. See 520 CMR 6.03.
No. M.G.L. c. 146, § 53 provides an exemption for hoisting machinery used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
Yes, we offer a group discount.
- Groups of 5 or more may receive $25 off per person.
- Groups of 10 or more may receive $50 off per person.
Discounts will automatically apply in shopping cart, and are retroactive, meaning you receive credit for past attendees from prior classes.
Yes. A Massachusetts ID is accepted when applying for a hoisting license.