THE AIM OF THE COURSE IS TO:
The Telescopic Forklift Training Course is designed to provide candidates with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively operate a telescopic forklift truck. This comprehensive program ensures that participants gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience in accordance with NPORS standards.
WHO DO WE RECOMMEND ATTENDS THE COURSE?
A telescopic handler course is recommended for new or experienced operators, supervisors, and workers who operate or work around telehandlers in construction, warehouse, agricultural, or industrial settings.
COURSE SUMMARY
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Safely operate the telescopic forklift for standard lifting and handling tasks.
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Assess loads to ensure they are safe and suitable to lift.
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Carry out routine servicing and basic maintenance checks.
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Perform minor mechanical adjustments when required.
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Prepare, drive, and transport the machine in line with UK Road Traffic Acts.
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Understand the machine’s functions, safety features, and maintenance needs.
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Recognize how load weight, size, and ground conditions affect stability.
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Safely handle, store, and transport materials and pallets.
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Understand scaffold loading limits when operating the machine.
- NPORS Theory & Practical Assessments
LOCATIONS
Training and testing can be carried out at our training centre, or at your site premises providing site specifications can be met.
COURSE DURATION
1- 5 days depending on experience and candidate numbers
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING / TESTING
Candidates are required to have passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environmental test within the past 24 months to obtain the NPORS CSCS Trained Operator card. This test is not mandatory for the Traditional card but can be added upon request.
TESTING / CERTIFICATION
All candidates will complete the Full NPORS Theory & Practical Test and on successful completion will be issued with A 5 year NPORS Traditional Operator card or a 2 year NPORS CSCS Trained Operator card.