Telehandler Training

The Aim of the Telehandler Forklift Course is to:

 Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the telescopic handler .

The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:

• Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.
• Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
• Be able to load and unload vehicles and static racking.
• Understand the causes of instability of the truck and loads.
• Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Order & other current relevant legislation.  

Telehandler Forklift Course Summary 

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
• Health and Safety at Work Order
• Other current relevant regulations
• Introduction to machine
• Pre - shift inspections
• Controls and instruments
• Components and main types of lift trucks
• Re - fuelling systems
• Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
• Emergency controls
• Manoeuvring over uneven ground
• Operators safety code
• Handling loaded / unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads
• Loading and Unloading flat bed lorries and at various heights

Course Duration Dependent On Experience

Experienced Operator: 1 Day Assessment only 

Novice Operator: 1-5 Days 

More Information

For further details on this course and booking your place, please call 07724 967694