Rough Terrain &
Telescopic Materials Handler
The Rough Terrain & Telescopic Materials Handler Course provides the course candidate with sound theory knowledge and practical skills in the capacity of the truck.
At the end of the course the trainee will have learnt inspections and observation skills and the responsibilities of the operative at all times, within the workplace.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Operatives Responsibilities & PPE
Site Safety – Area Hazards & Ground Stability
Principles of Stability and Rated Capacity
Pre Start Checks – Controls – Observation – Blind Spots
Manoeuvring – Stop – Start – Drive Ratio & Gearing 4×4
Lifting – Lowering – Steering – Extending Reach
Attachments & their Purpose – Effects of Use
High-eye – Low-level Stacking & De-Stacking – Work Practices
Vehicle Loading & Unloading
Pre Start Check Assessment
Practical Assessment Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 3 days
Novice Operative Course: 5 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Telescopic Materials Handler
Telescopic Container Handler
On completion of the Telescopic Container Handler Course the Trainee will have established theory knowledge and practical skills in the safe operation of this specialised piece of equipment.
Stability and observation are paramount, as is covering specific travelling and load lifting techniques within the workplace.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Site Safety – Area Hazards & PPE
Pre-Start Checks – Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Controls
Safe Working Loads – Rated Capacity
Fixing – Lifting – Crushing – Observation – Blind Spots & Stability
Load Dimensions – Travelling – Pick Up & Loading
Stacking and Practical Work Uses
Pre-Start Check Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Semi Experienced Course: 3 days
Novice Operative Course: 5 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Telescopic Container Handler
