The Industrial Telescopic Handler Forklift is a versitile Forklift Truck that can save space in loading areas due to its' ability to "reach" over obstacles meaning it can load a vehicle from just one side. It can use a multitude of attachments including forks, clamps, buckets and shovels. Adequate training is required for each attachment. Operators of the Industrial Telescopic Handler truck are required to hold a certificate of training which shows they have attended a training course and passed a test to a set national standard.

Durations

• Telescopic Handler Novice Training: 5 days
• Telescopic Handler Experienced Operator: 2 -3 days
• Telescopic Handler Conversion Training: 1 day
• Telescopic Handler Refresher Training: 1 day
• Telescopic Handler Instructor Training: 10 days

What skill level are you?

• View our Skill Level Definitions page to find out.

Please contact us to ask about our retainer package services

How to Book

• To book training at a commercial premises call the sales team on 01778 561161 or use our on-line booking form

Course Venue

• Commercial/ Private premises with access to a Telehandler Truck.

Note: This course has been approved by the relevant accrediting bodies and complies with both the Health & Safety Executives Guidance HSG6 & Approved Code of Practice L117.

Safe-T-Solutions hold ITSSAR accreditation and NPORS accreditation and are able to offer Forklift truck training at customer premises around the UK. Certificates can be restricted to "in-house" to suit the job role of the operator or nationally accredited with ITTSAR or NPORS.

Course Content

• Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
• Operators Safety code
• Re-fuelling and Re-charging of Gas, Electric or Diesel Industrial Telescopic Handler Forklift truck
• Pre-use checks
• Factors affecting stability
• Motive and hydraulic controls of the Industrial Telescopic Handler Manoeuvring the Forklift Truck in open and confined areas
• Stacking at different levels
• Load weight assessment and load movement indicator
• Safe use of attachments (if applicable)
• Loading and unloading lorries with the Industrial Telescopic Handler

Course Assessment

• Theoretical assessment of 5 open and 20 multiple choice questions, which can be conducted orally where language barriers or literacy difficulties exist.
• Practical Test of basic operating skills, confirming skills taught on the Forklift training course

Course Certification:

• PDF ITSSAR accredited certificate - no extra charge
• Printed ITSSAR accredited certificate £4
• Credit card style photo ID card - £10 + vat (+ £2 for second truck to be added at the same time)
• NPORS accredited certificate & photo ID card - £25
• RTITB accredited certificate - £8