The Sheffield College is proud to have partnered with Van-Elle Ltd to deliver first-class construction services training courses for businesses and individuals.
Course Outline
This course is for people who need the skills and knowledge to safely operate a telescopic handler.
This course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of:
- Locating and identifying the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Gaining a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the machine which is being used and other relevant sources of information
- Gaining a basic understanding of the industry, your responsibilities as a plant operator and the dangers of the industry
- Safely mounting and dismounting the machine
- Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
- Locating and identifying steering, driving and braking controls and be able to explain their functions
- Conducting all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, inclines in open and confined areas
- Starting and stopping the engine, and safely moving the machine off and stopping it safely
- Lifting and transferring loads accurately and safely at different locations
- Carrying out lifting and handling tasks
- Manoeuvring the machine to the work area and correctly configuring in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
- Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
- Fitting, adjusting and/or removing attachments
- Loading and unloading external transport safely
- Carrying out all end of shift and shut down procedures
You will upon passing receive an NPORS Operator card. If you require the CSCS logo on the card, this will be a Red Trained Operator NPORS-CSCS card. If you don’t require the CSCS logo, this will be a traditional NPORS card.
Delivery mode
Full Course – 5 day
Experienced Worker Test – 1 day
Class size
Full Course – 3 students
Experienced Worker Test – 4 students
Price
£275 per delegate
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If you would like to discuss this training programme in more detail or wish to book a place, please get in touch.
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