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.

Earn your 1B, 1C & 3A Hoisting Licenses with Cape Cod Community College!

We now offer comprehensive 1B, 1C, and 3A Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer Training, ensuring compliance with DPS regulations that require employees operating specific equipment to receive proper training and certification.

This course covers essential topics to help you prepare for the state licensing exam while also offering CEUs for current Hoisting License holders. The curriculum aligns with Massachusetts and OSHA regulations, including:

• Mass General Law 146
• Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 6.00 & 14.00
• OSHA 29CFR 1926 & 1910
• ANSI B30 Standards
• Massachusetts General Laws 82 sec. 40, 82A, and 164 sec. 76D

Designed for state compliance and federal mandates, this standardized training provides the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and legal specific equipment operation.

Please note: Completion of this state-approved training does not include the state licensing exam. Participants are responsible for scheduling their own exam separately upon completion of the training.

Take the next step in advancing your career with expert instruction and industry-aligned training!

Course Format: 
In-person at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center. 

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

This 8-hour hazwoper refresher course covers the 29 CFR 1910.120 regulation, work-site safety, hazard communication, emergency action plans/contingency plans, fire protection/prevention, back safety and container handling, confined spaces, air monitoring, decontamination, personal protective equipment, and respiratory protection. 

Who Should Attend
This class is for those responsible for workplace safety and building and/or job site management. 

Course 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.

Join us for an informative seminar designed for landscapers, gardeners, and property managers focused on essential winter landscape care. This session will cover three key areas:

• Winter Landscape Preparation: Learn best practices for preparing your landscape for the cold season, including soil protection, mulching, irrigation shutdown, and safeguarding vulnerable plants.
• Winter Plant Identification: Discover how to identify trees, shrubs, and perennials during dormancy. We’ll provide tips and tools for recognizing plant species without foliage and using bark, buds, and branching patterns.
• Pruning & Trimming Techniques: Understand the proper timing, tools, and methods for winter pruning. Learn which plants benefit from winter trimming and which should be left until spring.

Whether you're maintaining residential gardens or managing large commercial properties, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge to protect and enhance your landscapes during the winter months and set the stage for a healthy spring.

Who Should Attend:
Landscape professionals, groundskeepers, horticulture students, and avid gardeners.

Format: 
This program is taught in person.

• Lectures: Wednesdays, 12/3, 12/10 & 12/17; 5 - 7pm at the CCCC Hyannis Center
• Nature Walk: Saturday, 12/20; 9 - 11am, location TBD

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