CPCS A77- Telescopic Handler 360 Slew

Course Aims

Who Attends

Course Content

Provide the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the Telehandler 360 slew safely and in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.

• Carry out a pre-shift inspection and function check.
• Be able to load and unload vehicles and static racking.
• Carry out hoist operations and suspended load duties safely.
• Understand the causes of instability of the truck and loads.
• Have sufficient knowledge and practical skills to successfully complete the CPCS Theory and Technical Tests.

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises covering:

• An Introduction to the Construction Industry
• Current relevant regulations
• Introduction to machine
• Pre–shift inspections
• Controls and instruments
• Components and safety devices on lift trucks
• Re–fuelling systems
• Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
• Manoeuvring over uneven ground
• Operators’ safety code
• Handling loaded/unloaded pallets and long loads
• Loading and Unloading flat bed vehicles and loading scaffold towers at various heights
• Hoist and suspended load duties

Knowledge

Candidate will gain knowledge and competance to competently and safely carry out the plant operators role.

Methods

Teaching Methods
Teaching is carried out both in a classroom environment teaching theory and within a simulated working environment with candidates using the plant machinery and practically applying the theory. 

Assessment Methods
CPCS Theory & Practical Testing takes place on the last day of the course.

Qualifications Obtained

This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of both CPCS Technical Tests).

Trained Operator Card (RED)

The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards. Experienced and able operators may hold a Trained Operator Card whilst being measured against national standards through an SVQ or NVQ.
 
Once you've obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it will last for 2 years. During these 2 years you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.

Competent Operator Card (BLUE)

The Competent Operator Card tells the observer that the holder has demonstrated a level of health and safety awareness through the CITB Health, safety and environment test, underpinning knowledge previously through a CPCS theory test, operating ability previously through a CPCS practical test and operating competence on the type of plant (evidenced by an SVQ or NVQ or employer confirmation of competence).

Sign up for a Blue CPCS Vocational Qualification here.

Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites: You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety issues. The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environment touchscreen test must be current and in date (completed within the last 24 months).

Additional Information

There may be a CITB Grant available to support the cost of training. Please see Grants & Funding for Industry Support - CITB or call 0344 994 4455 

Sibbald Training are an Approved Training Organisation with CITB, and will make the claim on your behalf if your company levy number is provided at the time of booking.

Arrange your course with Sibbald

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