Telescopic Handler

Course description

This course is designed to train delegates how to safely operate a telescopic handler, and to provide a thorough understanding of their responsibilities and the actions they should take to maintain a safe working environment.

Who should attend?

Delegates who will be required to operate a telescopic handler in a working environment.

Course content

• Basic industry understanding, awareness of dangers and responsibilities
• Knowledge of manufacturer’s handbook for the machine
• Locate and identify major components and explain their function
• Locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their function
• Conduct pre-use checks in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and legislative requirements
• Identify necessary PPE
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and un-laden across varying terrain, rough ground, inclines in open and confined areas
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
• Carry out lifting and load handling tasks
• Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations
• Load and unload external transport safely
• Fit, adjust and or remove attachments
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out end of shift and shut down procedures

Prerequisites 

No previous experience is required.

Duration 

Novice course duration: 5 days  - maximum ratio: 3:1:1

Refresher course duration: 1 day - maximum ratio: 3:1:1

Experienced worker tests duration: 1 day - maximum ratio: 4:1:1

Cost 

Please contact GTG for pricing breakdown.