A17 Telescopic Handler (WHEELED)
Overview
This 5 day course teaches the participants the knowledge and skills needed to productively, safely and competently, operate a telehandler.
Who Should Attend
The course can be tailored for all levels of experience, from novice through to expert. However all participants must have passed the relevant CITB Health, safety and environment test within 23 months of the start date of the course.
Course Objectives
This course provides instruction in the correct operation of Telescopic Handlers for operators who will be using such machines on site. It provides training as referred to in the laws relating to work equipment and health and safety, and is accredited by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS).
Operate the machine for all normal tasks
Decide whether a particular load is safe to lift
Know how the machine works and the maintenance requirements involved
Understand the effect of load, size, weight, gradients and ground conditions upon machine stability
Know how to load, store and transport representative materials
Understand the basic construction of pallets.
Assessment
1 day assessment - CPCS theory and practical tests.
On Completion
Successful delegates of any of these CPCS telehandler course categories will gain the CPCS red card (trained operator), which is valid for 2 years.
Candidates who hold this will then need to achieve the NVQ in Plant Operations within these 2 years, in order to upgrade to a Competent Operator 'Blue' card.