CPCS Training - Telescopic Handler Courses (A17): This category of CPCS Plant training is aimed operators of telehandlers or telescopic handlers. CPCS training courses are designed to lead to Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) qualifications, which allow those holding a valid qualification to carry a CPCS card.

The CPCS telescopic handler course has four categories. Choosing which course to complete is dependent on the requirements of the delegate’s current role. Operators can choose between categories A: Industrial Telescopic, B: Up to 9 meters, C: All sizes ex. 360 degree slew and D: all sizes inc. 360 degree slew. Category C enables operatives to drive telescopic handler categories A, B and C without the 360 slew. Category D qualifies operatives for all sizes including the 360 degree slew.

The A17 course aims to train operators in the theoretical and practical parts of the telehandler. The aim of which is passing the CPCS technical test.

If you are a Private Individual looking to obtain a CPCS card for a Telehandler, the implications are very different from those of a CITB registered construction company. For Private Individuals it is recommended that you click on the following link with information on CPCS Training and the Private Individual, before making a specific enquiry relating to a Telehandler Training Course.

If you already understand the details of the scheme and want to make CPCS training enquiry please either click here to send a general enquiry, or click on one of the courses at the bottom of this page and the scroll down to send a specific course enquiry. It is always worth making a general enquiry on CPCS training courses as course dates will not always be shown in search results. Click here to see course dates and locations for open CPCS training courses and other courses in this category that have been loaded.

A typical novice A17 CPCS course would include both theoretical and practical training such as how to operate the chosen machine, checking that the load is safe, how to complete simple servicing and maintenance including minor adjustments, driving the machine on public roads and the legislation that covers this and working out how much the machine can carry. A typical experienced worker course would include only the theoretical aspects of training.

The CPCS technical test at the end of the course includes a theory and practical test.

As with other CPCS categories there are foundation or novice courses for those with little experience and as well as experienced worker courses. Course choice will depend on how much experience the delegate has.

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Courses

Course Description	Training Provider	No. Days	Web price ex.VAT
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CPCS Training (A17) - Telescopic Handler Course - Experienced Worker	Training Course Provider R177ET	2	£675
CPCS Training (A17) - Telescopic Handler Course - Experienced Worker	Training Course Provider C221IM	2	£675
CPCS Training (A17) - Telescopic Handler Course - Foundation/Novice	Training Course Provider R177ET	4	£975
CPCS Training (A17) - Telescopic Handler Course - Foundation/Novice	Training Course Provider C221IM	4	£975
CPCS Training (A17) - Telescopic Handler Course - Foundation/Novice	Training Course Provider B234IS	5	£1,140
Experienced CPCS Red Card Package - Telescopic Handler - all sizes exc. 360 slew (A17)	Training Course Provider L001TC	2	£745
Intermediate CPCS Red Card Package - Telescopic Handler - all sizes exc. 360 slew (A17)	Training Course Provider L001TC	4	£945
Straight To CPCS Blue Card - Telescopic Handler(2 Years Experience Minimum - Constant Use) A17	Training Course Provider L001TC	1	£925