Telehandler Novice Thursday 14th & Friday 15th October 2021

What will be covered?

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all

controls and gauges.

• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the

operator’s handbook, other information sources, such as rating plates, and

applicable regulations.

• Explain all relevant documentation.
• Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
• Configure the forklift for site and road travel.
• Travel over different types of terrain, including rough undulating ground and

substantial inclines, both with and without a load.

• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, both with

and without a load.

• Set up the forklift in order to lift various loads.
• Ensure load integrity and security.
• Transport loads.
• Lift various loads within the full working range of the forklift.
• Place and retrieve loads accurately at various places.
• Place and retrieve loads from a vehicle bed or trailer.
• Keep within safe working parameters.
• Place the forklift in an out-of-service condition.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter.