Electric Pallet Truck Training Course
This Telehandler Training Course is specifically designed for novice operators who have little to no previous experience operating telescopic handlers (telehandlers). The course provides comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical instruction to ensure safe and competent operation in accordance with current health and safety legislation.
Delivered over two full days, the course covers all key aspects of safe operation, equipment maintenance, and site awareness. It meets the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), and prepares delegates to operate telehandlers safely and efficiently on a range of worksites.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the operator’s legal responsibilities under LOLER, PUWER, and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- Identify the main components and controls of a telehandler and understand their function.
- Conduct thorough pre-use inspections and report defects effectively.
- Understand and apply principles of load stability, rated capacities, and centre of gravity.
- Operate a telehandler safely, including lifting, travelling, and placing loads in various environments.
- Recognise and mitigate hazards such as confined spaces, pedestrians, obstructions, and uneven terrain.
- Safely attach and remove lifting accessories or attachments.
- Understand best practices for stacking and unstacking loads at height.
Course Content:
- Health and safety legislation overview (LOLER, PUWER, HSW Act).
- Introduction to telehandlers – types, uses, and suitability for different tasks.
- Understanding load charts and rated capacity indicators.
- Daily maintenance checks, fluid levels, and fault reporting.
- Pre-operational inspections and handover procedures.
- Basic driving, reversing, and steering techniques.
- Safe operation with and without loads, including slope and rough terrain considerations.
- Awareness of environmental hazards and working in confined or congested spaces.
- Use of attachments and tools (e.g., forks, buckets, lifting jibs).
- Communication and signalling procedures on-site.
- Practical operating sessions with progressive skill development.
- End-of-course theory and practical assessments.
Duration:
2 full days), ideal for novice operators requiring in-depth training and practical experience maximum of 3 delegates
Delegates will be assessed through both a written theory test and practical evaluation. Successful candidates will receive a certificate of training, valid for 3 years, confirming their competence to operate a telehandler.