TELESCOPIC HANDLER – SUSPENDED LOADS
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:
1-2 days,
dependant on any previous experience
Minimum age:
16
Novice candidate numbers:
3
Experience Worker Tests per day:
6
Variations:
Industrial
Up to 9 meters
All sizes excluding 360° slew
All sizes including 360° slew
Tracked
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 – SUSPENDED LOADS TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
TELESCOPIC HANDLER – SUSPENDED LOADS TRAINING COURSE INCLUDE?
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain How the manufacturer may reduce the lifting capacity when moving a suspended Load, different lifting configurations and working ranges
Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain What task could fall into each category
Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
Identify any overhead / proximity hazards
Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing placement zone with the slinger / signaller
Ensure telescopic handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctly
Checked Load integrity and security
Be able to Lift and move a Load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
Environmental considerations
Carry out all out of service and Securing procedures
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TELESCOPIC HANDLER – SUSPENDED LOADS TRAINING COURSE
TELESCOPIC HANDLER – SUSPENDED LOADS TRAINING COURSE
What is telescopic handler - suspended loads?
Telescopic handlers can lift, and transport loads suspended from the head stock. This enables them to move objects around site to hard-to-reach places. This will be included in the NPORS Telescopic handler – suspended loads training – N138
Venue and equipment requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate machine
- 1 x bundled load
- 1 x long load
- 1 x load that is no more than 60% of the rate capacity, at 75% of its extended height and reach
- Varying terrain and slopes
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Telescopic handler with suitable lifting attachments
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
- In date thorough test examination report for the 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 - 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, move and place loads under the direction of a slinger/signaller to a given position
- Drive through chicane, forwards and in reverse
- Drive over uneven and sloping terrain
- Pass mark is less than 30 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
- Time allowed is 1 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, Environmental
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, moving loads