Telescopic Handler
Duration
To be advised
Who Should Attend?
See course aims
Course Aims and Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide training for individuals who wish to drive a Telescopic Handler at a competent level.
Accreditation
On successful completion, the candidates will receive a Northern Safety Accredited certificate.
Content
- Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of controls and gauges
- Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation
- Carry out pre-checks
- Configure the telescopic handler for site and road travel
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines, both with and without loads
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, both with and without load
- Set the telescopic handler in order to lift loads
- Lift 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 points
- Place and retrieve loads from vehicle bed or trailer
- Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other hazards
- 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
Maximum Numbers
A maximum number of 6 people can be trained at one time.
