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Massachusetts Certified Hot Work Training
The Massachusetts Certified Hot Work Training may be taken as a stand-alone program or as a part of our Welding Basics with Hot Work Certification Program.
In Massachusetts, individuals who perform, supervise, or delegate hot work activities—such as welding, cutting, or brazing—must hold a state-approved Hot Work Safety Certificate. To earn the certificate, participants must complete approved training and pass an assessment. The certification is valid for three years and must be renewed upon expiration.
Our Massachusetts state-approved program covers all aspects of the new Hot Work requirements. This 3-hour training meets state guidelines and includes OSHA standards as well as the Hot Work permitting process.
Training will include:
- 527 CMR 1.00 Chapter 4129
- CFR 1910.252 Subpart Q
- NFPA 51B
- NFPA 241A
- NSI Z49
- Responsibilities for Hot Work
- Fire Prevention and Precautions
- Sole Proprietors and Individual Operators
- Potential Hazards
- Basic Precautions for Fire Prevention
- Confined Spaces
- Public Exhibitions & DemonstrationsSpecific Processes
- Process Hazards
Course format:
This course is offered in person.
Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu, or 508-375-5017.
Welding Basics with Hot Work Certification
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:
- Massachusetts Certified Hot Work Training: Friday at the CCCC Hyannis Center, 540 Main Street, Hyannis
- Welding Basics: Wednesdays at the CCCC Plymouth Aviation Center, 246 South Meadow Road, Plymouth
Two Sessions Available:
- Friday, 9/26/2025; 8:30am - 11:30am, Wednesdays, 10/1 & 10/8/2025; 8:30am - 4pm
- 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.