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2A/1CExcavators, Backhoes, Loaders & Skid Steers

The most common combo license. Covers excavators and track hoes (2A) plus loader-backhoes and wheel loaders (1C).

12 lessons · 24 hours of study material

1AHoisting apparatus w/ friction winch drum

Conventional and lattice-boom crawler and truck cranes with friction winch drums.

12 lessons · 24 hours of study material

1BHydraulic cranes

Hydraulic mobile cranes (non-telescoping).

12 lessons · 24 hours of study material

1CTelescoping boom / loaders & backhoes

Boom trucks, loader-backhoes, wheel loaders.

12 lessons · 20 hours of study material

Legal & Regulatory Foundation

Equipment Systems

Safe Operation

OSHA & Review

1DIndustrial lift trucks

Forklifts, reach trucks, telehandlers.

10 lessons · 18 hours of study material

Legal & Regulatory Foundation

Practice & Review

1ESpecialty Cranes

Specialty hoisting equipment per OPSI scope.

12 lessons · 20 hours of study material

Foundation

Equipment

Operation

Review

2AExcavating Machinery

Covers all crawler and rubber-tired excavators, track hoes, backhoes, and skid steer loaders. The most common single-restriction license for site work and utility crews.

12 lessons · 20 hours of study material

2BSpecialty excavating

Specialty excavating equipment per OPSI scope.

10 lessons · 18 hours of study material

Foundation

Equipment

Operation

Review

2CAerial lifts / cherry pickers

Boom lifts, scissor lifts, MEWP equipment.

10 lessons · 18 hours of study material

3APile driving / derricks / cableways

Pile drivers, fixed derricks, cableways.

12 lessons · 20 hours of study material

Foundation

Operation

Review

4GCompact hoisting — specialty

Mini-excavators, compact loaders per 520 CMR 6.00.

8 lessons · 16 hours of study material