- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator.
- Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
- Be able to locate, identify and explain Safe Working loads, Lifting capacity chart and explain how the manufacturer may reduce the lifting capacity when moving a suspended load, different lifting configurations and working ranges
- Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category.
- Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
- Identify any overhead / proximity hazards.
- Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing placement zone with the Slinger / Signaller.
- Ensure Telescopic Handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctly
- Checked load integrity and security.
- Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement.
- Environmental considerations.
- Carry out all out-of service and securing procedures.

*Please note that these course objectives have been developed on the premise that the suspended loads will be slung by a dedicated, qualified, competent and authorised slinger/signaller. Where on occasion the telescopic handler operator may be required to sling the loads they are to transport they too must be qualified, competent and authorise slinger/signallers.