Join us for an informative and practical seminar exploring the vital role of beneficial chemicals and insects in maintaining a healthy landscape, while learning effective strategies to identify and manage non-beneficial pests. Designed for landscapers, gardeners, horticulturists, and environmental enthusiasts, this session will cover:

• The role of integrated pest management (IPM) in sustainable landscaping
• How to recognize and encourage beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps
• Common non-beneficial insects and the damage they cause to plants and ecosystems
• Safe and effective use of landscape chemicals, including organic and environmentally friendly options
• Balancing chemical use with ecological health to support pollinators and other helpful organisms

Through engaging presentations and expert insights, attendees will gain actionable knowledge to enhance the resilience, beauty, and sustainability of their landscapes. Whether you're managing a backyard garden or a large-scale property, this seminar offers tools to promote ecological balance and long-term plant health.

Who Should Attend:
Landscape professionals, master gardeners, groundskeepers, nursery staff, and homeowners with an interest in sustainable gardening.

Format: 
This program is taught in person.

• Lectures: Wednesdays, 9/10, 9/17 & 9/24; 5 - 7pm at the CCCC Hyannis Center
• Nature Walk: Saturday, 10/4; 9 - 11am, location TBD

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

Minimize exposure to hazardous conditions, be in compliance with Federal and State laws, and reduce your organizations liability exposure. This OSHA 10 safety training is designed for entry-level workers in the trades and is beneficial to ensure individuals are following the correct guidelines for on the job safety. 

Format:
This program is offered in person.

Questions: 
Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

This hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of welding through small-scale projects relevant to various regional industries. Participants will learn essential welding techniques and safety practices, earning their Hot Work Safety Certification on the first day of the program.

Designed for those interested in basic welding for minor repairs and maintenance, this course does not provide welding certification and is not intended for individuals seeking advanced welding skills or structural welding training.

Format: This 2-part program is offered in person

Important: Please note that this program is split between two locations:

1. Massachusetts Certified Hot Work Training: Friday at the CCCC Hyannis Center, 540 Main Street, Hyannis
2. Welding Basics: Wednesdays at the CCCC Plymouth Aviation Center, 246 South Meadow Road, Plymouth

Two Sessions Available:

1. Friday, 9/26/2025; 8:30am - 11:30am, Wednesdays, 10/1 & 10/8/2025; 8:30am - 4pm 
2. Friday, 10/31/2025; 8:30am - 11:30am, Wednesdays, 11/5 & 11/12/2025; 8:30am - 4pm 

Questions? Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Hearing loss prevention for construction and demolition workers help employers prevent occupational hearing loss among construction and demolition workers and applies to all construction and demolition workers with potential noise exposures (continuous, intermittent and impulse) of 85 decibels, A-weighted (dBA) and above.

This course will cover the following:

• Introduction to hearing conservation
• Employers responsibly
• How the ear works
• Basics of sound travel
• Sound monitoring
• Introduction to hearing protection
• Choosing the right hearing protection (Sizing)
• Care and maintenance of hearing protection
• Sound monitoring

Course format:
This course is offered in-person and in two locations.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

Ever wonder what’s really going on inside a plant? Or why are some sweet fruits delights while others can be deadly traps? Join us for a lively and eye-opening seminar that digs into the fascinating world of basic plant and fruit anatomy—and uncovers the surprising truths about the heroes, villains, and misfits of the plant kingdom.

We'll start with the essentials: from roots to leaves, flowers to fruits, you'll get a clear understanding of how plants grow, reproduce, and survive. Then we go deeper exploring the ingenious structures that help plants adapt, the biochemical tricks they use, and what makes a fruit a fruit (and not just a snack).

But it's not all pretty petals and ripe produce. In the second half, we reveal "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly":

• The Good: Miracle plants that feed, heal, and sustain us.
• The Bad: Invasive species, toxic imposters, and botanical bullies.
• The Ugly: Bizarre, grotesque, and downright disturbing plant adaptations you won’t believe are real.

Perfect for beginners, plant lovers, gardeners, or anyone curious about the green life all around us. Expect engaging visuals, weird facts, and maybe a few laughs—because in the plant world, it’s not all sunshine and daisies.

Who Should Attend:
Landscape professionals, master gardeners, groundskeepers, nursery staff, and homeowners with an interest in sustainable gardening.

Format: 
This program is taught in person.

• Lectures: Wednesdays, 10/8, 10/15 & 10/22; 5 - 7pm at the CCCC Hyannis Center
• Nature Walk: Saturday, 11/1; 9 - 11am, location TBD

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

This 40-hour course contains the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulatory overview, site and safety health plan, job hazard analysis, waste characterization, site investigation/audit, personal protective equipment, air monitoring, decontamination, SCBA use, basic principles of emergency response, introduction to confined space, and chemical hazards vs. physical hazards.

Course dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10/14-10/28/2024; 8:30am - 4:30pm

Class Format:
This program is offered in person. 

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.

Join us for an informative and hands-on seminar designed for gardeners, landscapers, and plant enthusiasts of all levels. This session will explore the vital role soil plays in plant health and garden success. You'll gain practical knowledge about different soil types, how to assess and improve soil quality, and the importance of soil amendments in creating optimal growing conditions.

We'll also cover the best practices for planting and transplanting – from preparing the site and choosing the right time, to techniques that minimize transplant shock and encourage healthy root development.

Whether you're starting a garden from scratch or improving an existing landscape, this seminar will equip you with the tools and confidence to grow thriving plants.

Topics Covered:

• Soil composition and structure
• Testing and interpreting soil quality
• Organic and inorganic soil amendments
• Proper planting techniques for annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees
• Transplanting strategies for success

Who Should Attend:
Home gardeners, landscape professionals, urban farmers, and anyone interested in building healthier soil and stronger plants.

Format:
This program is taught in person.

• Lectures: Wednesdays, 11/5, 11/12 & 11/19; 5 - 7pm, at the CCCC Hyannis Center
• Nature Walk: Saturday, 11/22; 9 - 11am, location TBD

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

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.

Course Format: 
This course is offered in person.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017.