TELESCOPIC HANDLER
Training course
TRAINING COURSE
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
Awarding Body:
National Plant Operators Registration Scheme
NPORS
Training course type:
On-site training and assessment,
On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only
Duration:
1-5 days,
dependant on any previous experience
Minimum age:
16
Novice candidate numbers:
3
Experience Worker Tests per day:
4
Variations:
J2 – Rough terrain variable reach lift trucks – up to 9m lift
J3 – Rough terrain variable reach lift trucks – above 9m lift
J4 – Industrial variable reach lift trucks – up to 9m lift
J5 – Industrial variable reach lift trucks – above 9m lift
J6 – Variable reach/tele, 360° slew under 9m lift
J7 – Variable reach/tele, 360° slew over 9m lift
Quick hitch theory
Card options:
5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate,
2-year CSCS trained operator red card
Price:
£250 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
WHAT DOES THE A1 SAFETY TRAINING NPORS
TELESCOPIC HANDLER TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
TELESCOPIC HANDLER TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Plant operator
Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used and other relevant sources of information
Be able to locate and identify the major components of the Machine and explain their functions
Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
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 unladen, over 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
Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations
Load and unload external transport safely
Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TELESCOPIC HANDLER TRAINING COURSE
TELESCOPIC HANDLER TRAINING COURSE
What is telescopic handler?
Telescopic handlers are multi-purpose machines that lift, move and place material by using retractable boom. A telehandler — short for “telescopic handler” — accepts different attachments to lift, move and place materials ranging from bricks and gravel to lumber. This will be included in the NPORS Telescopic handler training – N010
Venue and equipment requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to lift and lower loads to 75% of total reach of machine
- 3 x palletised loads (IBC containers or similar)
- Lorry bed or flatbed trailer
- Varying terrain and slopes
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Telescopic handler with pallet forks and any attachments
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
- In date thorough test examination for machine
PPE requirements:
- Suitable head protection
- Suitable eye protection
- Suitable hearing protection
- Suitable work clothes including wet weather
- Gloves
- Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
- High Viz
HSE further information:
- Avoiding danger from overhead power cables guidance GS6
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf - Rider operated lift truck
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l117.pdf - Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg47.pdf - PUWER Regulation
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf - LOLER Regulations
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm
Theory assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
Practical assessment criteria:
- Pre use and operational checks
- Lift and lower palletised loads to a range of hights (low level, eye level, high level)
- Load pallets on to trailer or similar
- Stack pallets on top of each other
- Place pallets next to each other
- Drive through chicane, forwards and in reverse
- Drive over uneven and sloping terrain
- Pass mark is less than 40 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
- Time allowed is 2 hours
How much does the course cost?
£250 excluding VAT
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
prices are based on courses provided at our headquarters
TRAINING COURSE
RECOGNITION
RECOGNITION
Useful in industries:
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Construction, Marine, Industrial, Fencing, Landscaping, Civils, Highways, Quarrying
Also known as:
Rough terrain telescopic handler, Telehandler, Pivot steer, Side mounted boom, 360° slew, ABA J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7, under 9metre lift, over 9 metre lift, Material handler, Teleporter, Lift truck
Machinery manufactures:
JCB, Merlo, CAT, Bobcat, Manitou, Sanderson, Matbro
Functions:
Lifting loads, Pallets, Bulk material moving, Man platform, Bucket operations, Operate attachments