CPCS Training (A17) - Telescopic Handler Course - Foundation/Novice

Candidates must have completed the CSCS Health and Safety Environmental Touch Screen Test within the past two years.

Course Content

Roles and responsibilities

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their roles and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing the machine for works:

• Name and explain the principle components, the basic construction of the machine and controls and terminology  
• Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators manual, other types of information and regulations and legislation  
• Complete pre-use and running checks
• Explain the need and function of appropriate documentation

Travelling and manoeuvring the machine:

• Configure and set the machine for site and highway travel
• Travel over varying terrain loading/ unloaded
• Manoeuvre in confined areas
• Follow given signals and instructions when travelling

Setting up for work:

• Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties
• Attach and remove attachments including forks for the movement of loads
• Explain actions for hazards, unground and overhead services
• Follow given signals and instructions during work activities

Working tasks:

• Lift and move various loads up to full extension and working height of the tele-handler
• Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations
• Place and remove loads from a vehicle
• Maintain safe working situations

Completing work:

• Maintain safe and tidy working areas

Shutting down:

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting