Apprentice Licenses
Effective Nov 21, 2025Mass. Register #1561MGL c. 146, §§ 53 through 54A; §§ 56 through 65A, and 67Division of Occupational Licensure
- (1) The Office may issue an apprentice license to a currently unlicensed individuals who are registered as apprentices at a training facility and submit proof of registration with the Office of Labor Standards pursuant to M.G.L. c. 146, § 53A. The apprentice license shall allow for operation of hoisting machinery during the training period, provided that the holder operates the hoisting machinery only while under the direct guidance of a duly licensed person who is not an apprentice. The apprentice license shall be kept on the person of the apprentice licensee at all times during the operation of hoisting machinery.
- (2) Training Facilities for Apprentice Licensees Only. All individuals or organizations seeking approval to operate a training facility offering courses limited solely to apprentice licensee training courses and not continuing education shall submit a list including the names and Massachusetts hoisting machinery license numbers of all instructors employed by the training facility