NEW! Live Hoisting 2A & 1C Exam Prep & Continuing Education
Anyone who wishes to operate hoisting equipment (including derricks, cableways, machinery used for discharging cargoes, and temporary elevator cars used on excavation work or used for hoisting building material) must obtain a Hoisting Engineer License. Licenses must be renewed every 2 years.
To receive, upgrade, or renew a hoisting license, you must pass a written exam administered by the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI). To pass, you must earn a minimum grade of 70%.
Hoisting operators must be 18 years of age, complete an application, and successfully pass an examination that covers all working parts of the hoisting machinery, safety practices, hand signals, and inspection procedures.
This live course will help you learn information needed to obtain your Hoisting 2A-1C license, and to prepare you to pass your exam. Also, this class will also fulfill your continuing education requirements to keep your Hoisting 2A-1C license.
You can find additional information on how to apply for your Hoisting License on the Mass.gov website.
Hoisting Exam Prep in Person Training at local vocational schools
We teach Hoisting 2A/1C exam prep at several local vocational schools. Classes are 3 hours, 1 Night per week for 2 weeks. Find one that works for you.
You must register for the class on the Schools Website.
- Monty Tech nights – Fitchburg, MA – None currently Scheduled
- Assabet – Marlborough, MA – 4/30/2025 – 5/7/2025 – Weds 5pm – 8pm
- Baypath – Charlton, MA – 5/14/2025 – 5/21/2025 – Weds 5pm – 8pm