Telehandler Course

Telehandler Course

About Course

Machine Type:

Telehandler

Course Levels:

  • Novice (Beginner)
  • Experienced (No formal training)
  • Refresher (Renewal)

Course Details:

The Telescopic Handler truck, often shortened to Telehandler, is an incredibly versatile piece of machinery.

We use the latest training techniques, combining theory and practical exercises in accordance with HSE and RTITB Guidelines and we continually achieve high success rates.

Successful candidates will be certificated, and they will receive a certificate of training. This is needed for insurance and UK law purposes.

Course Agenda:

  • Hazard awareness
  • The operators’ safety code
  • Safety video
  • Associated knowledge training and test
  • Introduction to the telehandler lift truck to be used
  • Daily pre-use inspection and maintenance
  • Battery care
  • Controls and instruments
  • Load weight assessment and Truck Stability Factors
  • Starting, moving and stopping the truck
  • Manoeuvring in open and confined areas
  • Safe operation of hydraulic controls
  • Handling unladen and laden pallets
  • Stacking and de-stacking exercises
  • Practical test of basic operating skills
  • How old do I need to be to operate a forklift?

    The HSE Approved Code of Practice and Guidance states that Children under minimum school leaving age (16 years of age) should never operate lift trucks.

  • When is refresher training required?

    At least once every 3 years. Or sooner if an accident has occurred, or non-use for a long period of time.

  • What is the legal training requirements for operating lift trucks?

    The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) place certain requirements on employers. You MUST make sure that all people who use, supervise or manage the use of work equipment have received ‘adequate training’.

  • Does Euro Shaf have qualified instructors?

    Yes, all of our instructors are fully qualified RTITB instructors with many years of practical workplace experience, so you can be sure that your training will be professional and conducted to a high standard.

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