Massachusetts has four (4) hoisting license classifications:
• Class 1: Hoisting
• Class 2: Excavating
• Class 3: Air, Tower & Electric
• Class 4: Specialty
Within each class are sub-grades (or "restrictions") of license. For example, there are four types of Class 1 license: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D.
Each license grade/restriction covers equipment as outlined in the charts below:
CLASS 1 - HOISTING:
CLASS 2 - EXCAVATING:
CLASS 3 - ELECTRIC & PNEUMATIC:
Class 3 (Electric & Pneumatic) only has one license, 3A, which covers overhead cranes and air- or electric-powered cranes.
CLASS 4 - SPECIALTY:
Unsure of which license grade(s) you hold? Existing license holders visit the MA State License Verification page and search by first and last name. Results will help you determine exactly which HE license grade(s) you hold.