CPCS Training (A17) - Telescopic Handler Course - Foundation/Novice

Categories: Construction & Allied Trades Courses , CPCS (A17) Training - Telescopic Handler Courses & Testing , Plant Safety, CPCS Training & Construction Skills

£1460 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 5 days

Trainer: H374PM

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Course Overview
Course Dates

Course Aims:

To provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating a Telescopic Handler in order to enable the candidate to pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content:

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

- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
- Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
- Undertake all pre-use checks.
- Configure and ready for travel (site and highway).
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded.
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces (with and without loads).
- Configure and set for lifting and transferring duties.
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
- Lift and remove various loads up to full extension and working height of the telescopic handler.
- Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations.
- Place and remove loads from a vehicle.
- Maintain safe working situations.
- Maintain safe and tidy working areas.
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

Course Requirement:

Candidates must have successfully completed the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment touchscreen test for Operatives within the past two years.

Assessment:

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

Re-qualification Information:

Once you have achieved your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card it lasts for 2 years. During these 2 years you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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