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2A/1C — Excavators, 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
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
Equipment Systems & Components
Safe Operation & Inspections
OSHA Compliance & Exam Review
1A — Hoisting apparatus w/ friction winch drum
Conventional and lattice-boom crawler and truck cranes with friction winch drums.
12 lessons · 24 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
Equipment Systems & Components
Safe Operation & Inspections
OSHA & Exam Review
1B — Hydraulic cranes
Hydraulic mobile cranes (non-telescoping).
12 lessons · 24 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
Equipment Systems & Components
Safe Operation & Inspections
OSHA & Exam Review
- 29 CFR 1926.5502 hrs
- Practice Exam 12 hrs
- Practice Exam 22 hrs
1C — Telescoping boom / loaders & backhoes
Boom trucks, loader-backhoes, wheel loaders.
12 lessons · 20 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
- MGL & CMR Basics2 hrs
- Load Restrictions1.5 hrs
- Renewal & Compliance1.5 hrs
Equipment Systems
- Boom Truck Anatomy2 hrs
- Loader & Backhoe1.5 hrs
- Hydraulics1.5 hrs
Safe Operation
- Inspections2 hrs
- Operating Safely1.5 hrs
- Hand Signals1.5 hrs
OSHA & Review
- OSHA Overview1.5 hrs
- Practice Exam 11.5 hrs
- Practice Exam 22 hrs
1D — Industrial lift trucks
Forklifts, reach trucks, telehandlers.
10 lessons · 18 hours of study material
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
- Licensing Requirements2 hrs
- Renewal Procedures2 hrs
Equipment Systems
- Forklift Anatomy2 hrs
- Load Capacity & Stability1.5 hrs
- Hydraulics & Controls1.5 hrs
Safe Operation
- Daily Inspections2 hrs
- Safe Operating Practices1.5 hrs
- OSHA 1910.1781.5 hrs
Practice & Review
- Practice Exam 12 hrs
- Final Review2 hrs
1E — Specialty Cranes
Specialty hoisting equipment per OPSI scope.
12 lessons · 20 hours of study material
Foundation
- Regulations2 hrs
- Scope & Equipment1.5 hrs
- Renewal1.5 hrs
Equipment
- Systems2 hrs
- Components1.5 hrs
- Hydraulics1.5 hrs
Operation
- Safety2 hrs
- Inspection1.5 hrs
- Signals1.5 hrs
Review
- OSHA2 hrs
- Practice 11.5 hrs
- Practice 21.5 hrs
2A — Excavating 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
Legal & Regulatory Foundation
Equipment Systems & Components
Safe Operation & Inspections
OSHA Compliance & Exam Review
2B — Specialty excavating
Specialty excavating equipment per OPSI scope.
10 lessons · 18 hours of study material
Foundation
- Regulations2 hrs
- Scope2 hrs
Equipment
- Systems2 hrs
- Hydraulics1.5 hrs
- Components1.5 hrs
Operation
- Safety2 hrs
- Inspections1.5 hrs
- OSHA1.5 hrs
Review
- Practice 12 hrs
- Practice 22 hrs
2C — Aerial lifts / cherry pickers
Boom lifts, scissor lifts, MEWP equipment.
10 lessons · 18 hours of study material
Foundation
- Regulations2 hrs
- ANSI A92 Standards2 hrs
Equipment
- Boom Lifts2 hrs
- Scissor Lifts1.5 hrs
- Hydraulics & Controls1.5 hrs
Operation
- Safety & Fall Protection2 hrs
- Ground Assessment1.5 hrs
- Inspections1.5 hrs
Review
- Practice 12 hrs
- Practice 22 hrs
3A — Pile driving / derricks / cableways
Pile drivers, fixed derricks, cableways.
12 lessons · 20 hours of study material
Foundation
- Regulations2 hrs
- Licensing1.5 hrs
- Renewal1.5 hrs
Equipment
- Pile Driver Systems2 hrs
- Derricks & Cableways1.5 hrs
- Rigging1.5 hrs
Operation
- Safety2 hrs
- Inspections1.5 hrs
- Signals1.5 hrs
Review
- OSHA2 hrs
- Practice 11.5 hrs
- Practice 21.5 hrs
4G — Compact hoisting — specialty
Mini-excavators, compact loaders per 520 CMR 6.00.
8 lessons · 16 hours of study material
Foundation
- 520 CMR 6.00 Scope2 hrs
- Licensing Requirements2 hrs
Equipment
- Mini-Excavators2 hrs
- Compact Loaders2 hrs
Operation
- Safety & Inspection2 hrs
- Specialized Practices2 hrs
Review
- Practice 12 hrs
- Practice 22 hrs