Course Overview
This nationally accredited course is designed to train operators in the safe and effective use of rough terrain telescopic handlers, commonly used in construction, agriculture, and logistics.
Delegates must provide a Photo ID.
Required Equipment
- High Visibility Clothing
- Safety Boots
- Hard Hat
Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities and can progress on to 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
This qualification is assessed via an exam.
Funding is available subject to eligibility criteria. Contact us to find out more.
