Who is this course for?
- Those required to use a telescopic handler in both the industrial and agricultural industries
- Those who would like their skills to be verified with certification
What are the course objectives?
- Identify the basic construction and components of the machine and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges
- Identify and comply with the manufacturer’s instructions in accordance with the operators handbook and other information sources i.e. rating plates and applicable regulations
- Explain all relevant documentation
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks
- Configure the telescopic handler for site and road travel
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines, both with and without a load
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, both with and without a load
- Set the telescopic handler in order to lift various loads
- Lift and place various loads within the full working range of the telescopic handler
- Ensure load integrity and security
- Transport loads safely
- Place and retrieve loads accurately at various places
- Place and retrieve loads from a vehicle bed or trailer
- Keep within in safe working parameters
- Place the machine in an put-of-service condition
- Explaining the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter