Course Overview
This accredited course is designed to train operators in the safe and efficient use of industrial telescopic materials handlers, commonly used in warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics environments. Training includes both theoretical and practical components, with assessments to ensure competency.
Delegates must provide a Photo ID.
Required Equipment
- High Visibility Clothing
- Safety Boots
- Hard Hat
Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities, and can progress onto other RTITB equipment courses.
- Introduction & Safety Awareness
- Basic functions of the machine
- Load assessment / transporting
- Causes of accidents and accident prevention
- Steering, Lifting & Lowering & Correct Approach
- Stacking & De-stacking
- Capacity plate; S.W.L. (Load Centres)
- Observation / personal safety
- Use of controls
- Moving off, stopping & safe parking
- Hydraulic control & systems
- Maintenance
- Negotiating ramps
- Lorry loading & unloading
- Fuelling procedures; Gas, Diesel, Petrol or Battery
- P.P.E
- Driving Skills / Operational Skills
- Regulations / Code of practice
- Theory & Practical assessment
Funding is available subject to eligibility criteria. Contact us to find out more.
