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

Course Outcomes

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the telescopic handler will be able to:

- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
- Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conform with manufacturer's requirements as per the operator's handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- Undertake all pre-use checks
- Explain the need and function of appropriate documentation
- Configure and ready for travel (site and highway)
- Travel over level surfaces with and without loads and, where applicable, on rough, undulating ground and inclines
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces with and without loads
- Follow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads
- Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties
- Attach and remove attachments, including forks, for the movement of units loads
- Attach and remove attachments and accessories for the movement of suspended loads
- Explain actions required for proximity hazards inc. underground and overhead services
- Follow given signals and instructions during work activities
- Lift and remove 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

Pre-requisites

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