Telescopic Material Handler / Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck

Course 102 - TELESCOPIC MATERIAL HANDLER / ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT TRUCK

• Be able to operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice
• Use ancillary attachments
• Carry out a pre-shift inspection
• Be able to operate safely under varying site conditions
• Be able to load and unload difficult shaped loads from vehicles
• Set stabilisers correctly - have machine stable and level
• Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine service
• Understand the causes of instability of truck and load
• Have an understanding of responsibilities under current relevant legislation.

All personnel required to operate a Telescopic Material Handler or a Rough Terrain Fork Lift Truck.

• H.S.W.A.
• P.U.W.E.R.
• L.O.L.E.R.
• Other current relevant regulations
• Driving, loading and unloading
• Introduction to machine
• Controls and instruments
• Limitations of use
• Weight assessment
• Fork truck stability
• ACOP for Rider Operated Lift Trucks: Operator Training
• Regulations, standards and exemptions
• Components and main type of lift trucks
• Maintenance, service, transport, handling & storage
• Re-fuelling systems
• Pre-shift inspection
• Coolant, fuel and lubrication
• Emergency controls
• Driving on/off ramps
• Operator's safety code
• Handling loaded/unloaded pallets
• Handling difficult shaped loads
• Loading materials onto Scaffold Towers
• Driving, loading & unloading

Highly participative with practical demonstrations highlighted by use of PowerPoint and Videos along with group and individual exercises.

1, 2.5 or 5 days depending upon experience. These courses meet the requirement of Approved Code Of Practice for Rider Operated Lift Trucks: Operator Training.

Eligible companies may be able to claim grants toward their Training as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.

Intermediate Certificate, Scottish Progression Award, CPCS Trained Operator Card, RTITB or Theory & Practical.