A17 Telescopic Handler

A17 Telescopic Handler Novice Course, including CPCS Technical Test Endorsement: C. All Sizes Excluding 360° Slew

This course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a telescopic handler.

Duration: 3 – 5 Days

Max. number of delegates per course: 3

(1 delegate: 3 days; 2 delegates: 4 days; 3 delegates: 5 days)

Course content:

• Legislation & Codes of practice
• Operate the machine for all normal tasks
• Decide whether a particular load is safe to lift
• Carry out routine servicing procedures and maintenance as necessary, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Know how the machine works and the maintenance requirements involved
• Understand the effect of load, size, weight, gradients and ground conditions upon machine stability
• Know how to load, store and transport representative materials
• Understand the basic construction of pallets

What’s included in the costs?

• Theoretical & practical training
• CPCS Theory & Practical Technical Test
• Red CPCS Trained Operators Card*
• £50 per delegate notification fee, paid to the CPCS on your behalf
• All associated administration costs

Mandatory entry requirements

• CITB Health, Safety & Environment test needs to have been passed within the previous 23 months before the course start date. The entry level for this category is the Operatives test. For health & safety test bookings please phone CITB on 0344 994 4488.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English