Telescopic Handler Lift Truck Novice Course for Red CPCS Card

Course description

Candidates looking to upskill and / or improve their prospects of gaining employment will upon successful completion of end tests, including a CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test, be awarded a CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) Trained Operator Card (Red), valid for 2 years. The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to: - Be able to operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and accepted good practice. - Use ancillary attachments. - Carry out a pre-shift inspection. - Be able to operate safely under varying site conditions. - Be able to load and unload difficult shaped loads from vehicles. - Set stabilisers correctly and have machine stable and level. Course Summary H.S.W.A. P.U.W.E.R. L.O.L.E.R. Other current relevant regulations Introduction to machine Controls and instruments Limitations of use Weight assessment Fork truck stability ACOP for Rider Operated Lift Truck: Operator Training Regulations, standards and exemptions Re-fuelling systems Components and main types of lift trucks Maintenance, service, transport, handling & storage Operator's safety code Driving, loading & unloading Pre-shift inspection Coolant, fuel and lubrication Emergency controls Driving on/off ramps Handling loaded/unloaded pallets Handling difficult shaped loads Loading materials onto Scaffold Towers - Be able to carry out minor adjustments and routine service. - Understand the causes of instability of truck and load. - Have an understanding of responsibilities under current relevant legislation. Please note this course covers all sizes of telescopic handlers, excluding slew.