The Massachusetts Approved Hoisting 2A/1C Test Prep classes are designed to prepare students for the 2A and 1C hoisting exams. These classes cover essential topics, including safety protocols, equipment operation, maintenance, and regulations. With industry experience instructors (who hold valid hoisting licenses) and our comprehensive study materials, students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to pass the exams and obtain their licenses. Whether you are new to the field or looking to upgrade your skills, these test prep classes provide the support and training necessary for success.

 2A hoisting license allows the holder to operate crawler and rubber-tired excavators, backhoes, and loaders, including combination loader/backhoe machines, front-end loaders, bobcats, and uni-loaders and compact hoisting machinery with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 10,000 pounds (excluding Class 1, Class 3, and Class 4 Hoisting Machinery) 

1C license allows the holder to operate equipment with hydraulic telescoping booms and any other hydraulic equipment designed for the purpose of hoisting, excluding those with wire rope hoist lines and all equipment listed in class 1D. (General industrial warehouse Fork Lift equipment primarily used in indoor facilities.) 

Hoisting license applicants must be 18 years old, complete an application, and successfully pass an exam, administered by the OPSI (Office of Public Safety and Inspections). To pass, you must earn a minimum grade of 70%. This exam will cover all working parts of hoisting machinery, safe operating practices, hand signals, and inspection procedures. Licenses must be renewed every 2 years.

Ready to take your gardening skills to the next level?

Join our exclusive Horticulture Lecture Series with expert Diane Guidebeck and discover professional techniques to elevate any garden!

Each session includes:
· Engaging classroom-style lectures and presentations
· A live Q&A to get all your gardening questions answered
· A 2-hour, topic-driven field trip featuring in-person demonstrations and expert guidance 

In this interactive session, you’ll learn:

• The difference between pruning and trimming, plus expert techniques for roses and hydrangeas
• The best times to prune (with a seasonal calendar handout!)
• How to compost effectively and enrich your soil
• The importance of soil testing and how to improve plant health
• Mulching techniques to protect and nourish your plants

Lecture dates: Wednesdays, 5/7 & 5/14; from 5pm - 7pm
Location: 4Cs Hyannis Center, 540 Main St., Hyannis

Field trip date: Saturday, 5/17 from; 9am - 11am
Location: TBD

Grow your knowledge and your garden—reserve your spot today!