Telescopic Handler Course
Aim
To provide the operator with the knowledge to be able to operate a telehandler safely and competently.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the training course, the delegate will:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturers handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for excavator use
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer and legislative
- requirements
- Safely mount and dismount the machine
- Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
- Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, over varying
- terrain, rough ground, inclines, in open and confined areas
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out
- lifting and load handling tasks
- Carry out lifting and load handling tasks
- Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations
- Load and unload external transport safely
- Fit, adjust and or remove attachments
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for
- machine transportation
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
Course Content
This course will cover the following topics:
- Basic procedures
- Skills and knowledge associated with the telehandler
- Site safety awareness
- Safely mounting and dismounting the telehandler
- Health and safety procedures
- Control competence
- Operating procedures and safety checks whilst unladen and laden and loading and unloading
- Carrying out lifting and loading tasks
- Unloading and loading external transport
- Removing and fitting attachments
How long is the course?
Telehandler training can vary in course length. For a novice, the course lasts for five days but for a more experienced operator, it may differ.
Assessment
Practical and Written Test
Who should attend this course?
Anyone wishing to hold an NPORS licence to operate a Telescopic Handler.
Certification
NPORS accredited
Other courses available
- Rough Terrain Telehandler
- Industrial Telehandler
- Telehandler Suspended Loads
CALL 03450 578 160 or email: training@builders.org.uk
- For all training course dates running through-out August, September and October 2020
- To book this training course
- To discuss your training requirements with a member of the NFB Training Team
- To deliver this course in your organisation