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.

BITA Categories

J1 – Rough Terrain Masted lift truck

J2 – Rough Terrain Variable reach/telescopic up to 9m lift 2 or 4 wheel steer/articulated

J3 – Rough Terrain Telescopic above 9m lift 2 or 4 wheel steer/articulated

J4 – Industrial Variable reach lift truck – up to 9m lift 2 or 4 wheel steer

J5 – Industrial High lift telescopic truck – above 9m lift 2 or 4 wheel steer

J6 – Rough Terrain Variable reach/telescopic, rotating turret under 9m lift 2 or 4 wheel steer

J7 – Rough Terrain Variable reach/telescopic, rotating turret over 9m lift 6 2 or 4 wheel steer

J8 – Rough Terrain Articulated

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