Telehandler Forklift Training
Commonly used in the Construction Industry as well as in Agriculture the telescopic boom and rough terrain capabilities to move loads to and from places unreachable for a conventional forklift have made them invaluable assets.
For example, telehandlers have the ability to remove palletised cargo from within a trailer and to place loads on rooftops and other high places. The latter application would otherwise require a crane, which is not always practical or time-efficient.

With the ability to fit one of several attachments, such as a bucket, pallet forks, muck grab, or winch: turning it into a mobile crane make this a versatile addition to any company.
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Course content
- Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
- Operators Safety code
- Re-fuelling of Telehandler
- Pre-use checks & Basic Maintenance
- Factors affecting stability
- Motive and hydraulic controls of the Telehandler
- Manoeuvring the Telehandler in open and confined areas
- Stacking at different levels: Bulk Stacks/ Scaffolding
- De-stacking with laden and un-laden pallets
- Loading and unloading lorries with the Telehandler
Course assessment
- Theoretical assessment of 5 open and 20 multiple choice questions, which can be conducted orally where language barriers or literacy difficulties exist.
- Practical Test of basic operating skills, confirming skills taught on the Forklift training course
Course certification
- ITSSAR accredited certificate
- TOPS (Trained Operator Passport Scheme) registration
Course | Duration | Candidates |
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Novice | 3 – 5 days | max 3 |
Experienced Operator | 2 – 3 days | max 3 |
Safety Refresher | 1 day | max 3 |
Conversion | 1 – 2 days | max 3 |
Familiarisation | 0.5 day | max 3 |
