For companies looking to hold a private session for their group, we offer on-site training at your facility. Over the years, we have worked closely with many varying companies and state entities. Generally, organizations will choose this route based on scheduling and convenience.
Pricing
Pricing is a flat-fee based on the number of attendees and license grades. This will include:
- All course study materials
- Assistance with application submission
- Comprehensive education tailored towards you specific needs
Private sessions are available weekdays and weekends. Discounted DOT physicals are available as an option the same day.
Training options
Depending on your needs, you can choose one or multiple offerings in one day.
- 1C - Telescoping Booms without wire cables, & forklifts
- 1B - Telescoping Booms with wire cables, & all equipment listed in 1C, 1D, 4B, 4C, 4E and 4F.
- 2A - Excavators, Backhoes & Front-End Loaders
- 3A - Overhead Gantry, Marine Lifts, Jib Cranes, Electric or Air Driven hoists.
- 4G - Specialty Side Boom Mowers
- OSHA Forklift Certification
What is needed
- Room set for your attendees, preferably setup classroom style
- Small projector table, plus a table/podium for instructors materials
- Small table for class proctor
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.
Contact
For information and pricing, please contact:
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.
We also offer a $50 multi-class discount for individuals taking both our 1C/2A & 1B/3A classes.
Discounts will automatically apply in shopping cart if you are ordering all items at the same time.
Yes. A Massachusetts ID is accepted when applying for a hoisting license.