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About the CPCS A17 Telescopic Handler Course

This CPCS Telescopic Handler course is for people with limited or no experience who want to learn to operate a telescopic handler. On passing the technical tests, you can apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card). Experienced operators who need a formal qualification can do the 3-day CPCS Telescopic Handler course.

Course Content

  • 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.

Teaching and Assessment

  • 4 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises
  • 1 day assessment – CPCS technical test

Qualification

CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests

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Training more than one person on this course?

If you have a group to put through this course, it can be delivered at your own premises or a venue near you, on a date that suits your shift patterns. No travel, no overnight stays, and priced for the group rather than per person — which usually works out cheaper per head than booking individual places.

Tell us the numbers and roughly where you are, and we will come back with a written quote. Purchase orders and invoicing welcome.

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