Telehandler Forklift Training: Accredited Operator Certification
Description
This LANTRA accredited training covers the safe and competent operation of both telehandlers and forklift trucks for use on farms, estates, construction sites and municipal yards. This course is suitable for new and experienced drivers, and can be delivered at your own site with your machinery.
Accreditation LANTRA (NPTC available on request)
Price from £260pp (+VAT), based on 3 people attending
Number of particpants up to 3
Course length 1 day (additional days available for less experienced)
Location Training can be at your location, or our sites in Devon or Wales
Telehandler and Forklift Course Information
Whether you’re new to forklift truck and telehandler operations, or you’ve been using them for years, Hush Farms LANTRA accredited training will suit your needs and compliance requirements.
Our training can be delivered throughout Wales, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset and Devon, and we do our best to tailor our training to your requirements.
Please note, loading shovels, whether wheeled, tracked, or skid steer, require a separate certified course from forklift trucks or telehandlers. Please speak to us about loading shovel training.
Who is telehandler training for?
This course is suitable for anyone who uses a forklift or a telescopic handler in the course of their work. This may include farm workers and managers, estate and park workers, zookeeping teams, warehouse staff, or forestry and arboriculture workers.
Objectives
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Legislation
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Basic maintenance
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Safe loading and carrying techniques
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Safe operation in the work area, including slopes and rough terrain, if appropriate to the machine
Telehandler training units
This assessment is divided into three compulsory units and one optional unit
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Pre-use safety
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Safety awareness of loads prior to operation
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Operate FLT
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Alternative attachments (optional)
Trainees will need
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A packed lunch
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Non-snag, non-flammable clothing appropriate to the weather conditions (you should not wear fleece-type material)
Additional days are available for less experienced drivers
Prices Shown Include:
Independent assessment and certification
Please note: Minimum course age is 16 years.
The Legal Bit
Anyone using forklift or telehandler equipment in the workplace must have proof of adequate training from a qualified person. They must also have periodic updates for this training. None of this is optional, either; it's the law, and it applies to volunteers, employed and self-employed people.
About the Hush Farms Telehander and Forklift training course
Telescopic handlers (telehandlers) and forklift trucks provide a similar service, but are very distinct machines. A forklift truck is often used on hard services, and is predominantly designed to lift loads onto shelves or storage areas, or for unloading other vehicles. Warehouses, storage areas and cargo bays are the most likely environments for forklift trucks.
Telehandlers have telescopic booms which extend to place loads at great height, over obstacles, or in awkward-to-reach areas such as barn ceilings or higher floors on worksites. A telehandler is a hybrid of a forklift and a tractor, and as such has qualities from both that require specialist training.
Hush Farms’ instructors have extensive practical experience of both machine types in agriculture, construction and commercial industries and are experts in the specific demands for each machinery type.
Reviews from attendees
“Hush Farms and Penny are BRILLIANT, so helpful and accommodating. From the initial email to the training itself, they make the whole process so easy. Our staff consistently feedback that they feel the training is engaging and tailored to be relevant to their everyday roles. Would certainly recommend them.”
— Emily, The Donkey Sanctuary
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