Telescopic handler training

Course objective

The trainee will be expected to identify basic construction and components together with their uses, limitations and principles of operation. Understand the hydraulic system, operator duties and responsibilities and safe and effective practical operation.

Accredited by

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

Accredited course name

N010 - Telescopic handler

Course content

• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations
• Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations
• Introduction to the forklift truck
• Construction Site Safety
• Basic operation and controls
• Pre-checks before operating
• Principles of lifting with clamps
• Safe Working Loads (SWL)
• Practical operations loading and unloading
• Truck stability factors
• Principles of operation

• Steering operations
• Stacking/de-stacking operations

Assessment

Theory and practical examination.

Ratio

1 instructor : 1 telescopic handler : 3 candidates

Duration

The above course will vary on the duration depending on the experience of the candidates.

• Novice operators: 5 day course
• Experienced operators: 1 day course