Telescopic handler training (March 2025) CPCS

A 5 day CPCS telescopic handler course.

Spaces are limited to 2 delegates per course.

This course covers the basics in telehandler operation and maintenance, with a CPCS technical test (A17C) on the final day.

There is an option to add an additional day’s training to include the (A17e) ‘suspended loads – non rough terrain’ CPCS endorsement.

Telescopic Handler training course content

Outcomes

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the telescopic handler will be able to:

Roles and responsibilities

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Explain the need and function of appropriate documentation

Travelling and manoeuvring

• Configure and ready for travel (site and highway)
• Travel over level surfaces with and without loads and, where applicable, on rough, undulating ground and inclines. (excluding suspended loads)
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces with and without loads (including suspended loads for endorsement E)
• Follow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads (including suspended loads for endorsement E)

Setting the telehandler up for work

• Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties
• Attach and remove attachments, including forks, for the movement of units loads
• Attach and remove attachments and accessories for the movement of suspended loads
• Explain actions required for proximity hazards Inc. underground and overhead services
• Follow given signals and instructions during work activities

Working tasks (Fork use)

• Lift and remove various loads up to full extension and working height of the tele-handler
• Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations
• Place and remove loads from a vehicle
• Maintain safe working situations

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.

ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.