Rough Terrain: Telescopic Under 9m

Our Training Centre in Leicester is considered by many customers and accrediting Bodies as being one of the most ideal training facilities in the United Kingdom dedicated to offering specialist forklift truck training and instructor training. It is used by both corporate customers and private individuals who wish to obtain their 'forklift licence'.

Construction Courses

MHE Training provides you with a cost effective solution to Mechanical Handling Equipment Training. We have Registered instructors trained to the highest standard, to deliver a safe, friendly, efficient and reliable service every time, which is why MHE Training are rapidly becoming one of the leading Accredited Lift Truck Training Organisations in the Country. We provide first class tuition, at the customer's premises, so that candidates can benefit from training within their own working environment.

Each course is designed to accommodate a maximum of 3 candidates per Instructor. Course durations will vary depending on the experience of the individuals.

The aim of the course is to provide training and knowledge in the safe and efficient operation of a rough terrain vehicle with a boom up to 9m. (ITSSAR Cat J3)
This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions.

PROGRAMME
The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine.
Topics covered include:-

Theory
The Need to Train & Statutory Requirements
Rated Capacities-Stability and instability
Operating Safety Code & Site Safely Rules
Film "The Correct, Approach"& "Site Safety"
Multi Choice Theory Test

Practical
Introduction to the Machine
Control Familiarisation
Daily Checks/Refuelling/Simple Maintenance
Steering and Drive Modes
Steering Procedures, (Un-laden and Laden)
Load Weight Assessment
Load Handling
Use of Stabilisers (where applicable)
Stacking and De-stacking Procedures
Vehicle Loading/ Unloading
Fitting and use of Attachments
Practical Skills Test (based on Forum 2000 recommendations)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Notebook and pen
2. Appropriate safety wear.
All other materials are provided on the course
Day 1
Period 1: Course Registration
Period 2: Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Period 3 & 4: Theory
Period 5: Introduction to the equipment
Period 6, 7 & 8: Basic Handling - "Figure of 8"

Day 2
Period 1: Operator's Safety Code
Period 2: Pre-shift checks
Period 3 & 4: Basic Load Handling
Period 5: Basic Load Handling - Bucket Work
Period 6 & 7 : Refuelling & Storage
Period 8: Safety Video

Day 3
Period 1: Pre-shift Checks Revision
Period 2: Load Handling Revision
Period 3: Load Handling
Period 3: Handling Awkward Loads
Period 5 & 6: General Supervised Practice
Period 7: The Skill Test
Period 9: Summary & Close

(This is a guide only)
Certification & Testing
At the end of this course the standard ITSSAR practical and theoretical test where possible will be conducted for the equipment. This is the current recognised and recommended standards practical operators test. Operators are issued with an encapsulated wallet and full sized certificate. Companies are issued with an A4 sized certificate, the trainees original practical and theoretical test marking sheet, course record and written trainee report where appropriate, as proof of training.