Overview

Whether you’re a novice or have some basic working knowledge, this N010 telehandler training course will provide you with all you need to know in order to operate a telehandler forklift truck safely.  Through a combination of theory and practical learning, anyone attending this course will leave with a solid understanding of:

• Current legislation related to the industry
• Common hazards associated with heavy plant machinery
• Health and safety best practice
• Your role and responsibilities as a telehandler forklift truck operator
• The manufacturer’s handbook for the specific machine you’ll be operating
• Understanding the machine: locating controls and components and explaining their functions
• Mount and dismount safely
• Carry out pre-operational checks
• Be able to start the engine, move off, manoeuvre to the work area and stop safely
• Configure the telescopic handler for travel
• Understand the complexities of travelling over different terrain, including hills, inclines, rough surfaces, confined spaces and open areas
• Safely manoeuvre when laden and unladen
• Ensure the work area is safe
• Configure the machine for lifting and load handling tasks
• Carry out a range of lifting and load handling tasks safely
• Safely fit and adjust a range of attachments, understand their purpose and safely remove them
• External transport and machine transportation: Explain load and unload procedures
• Carry out end of shift and shut down procedures