Telehandler Training
Telescopic Handler
A17 - Industrial (A) 9 Metres (B) All Sizes Excluding 360 Slew (C) 360 Slew (D)
Course duration – Novice 5 days max – Experienced worker 1 day
Maximum number of operatives – Novice 3 – Experienced workers 3 x (CPCS) 3 x (NPORS)
Objectives:
On completion of this course candidates will be able to:
- Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
- Identify and comply with manufacturer’s instructions in accordance with the operators handbook, other information sources i.e. Load charts, and applicable regulations.
- Explain all relevant documentation.
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
- Configure the telescopic handler for site and road travel.
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground (not applicable for Industrial Telescopic) and substantial inclines, both with and without a load.
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, both with and without a load.
- Set the telescopic handler in order to lift various loads.
- Lift and place various loads within the full working range of the telescopic handler.
- Ensure load integrity and security.
- Transport Loads
- Place and retrieve loads accurately at various places.
- Place and retrieve loads from a vehicle bed or trailer.
- Keep within safe working parameters.
- Place the machine in an out-of-service condition.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter.
