Sibbald Park, Blackridge, EH48 3BN
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20/01/2025
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Fully Booked
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08:30 - 16:30
Course Aims
To provide thorough practical and theory training in carrying out suspended loads duties using a telehandler. To enable the candidate to competently and safely operate the machine, and pass the CPCS Theory & Practical tests.
Who Attends
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.
Course Content
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces with and without loads
- Follow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads
- Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties.
- Attach and remove attachments for the movement of suspended loads
- Explain actions required for proximity hazards including underground and overhead services
- Follow given signals and instructions during work activities
- Lift and remove various loads up to full extension and working height of the telehandler
- Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations
- Determine the requirements for the lifting and transferring of suspended loads
- Minimise the swinging of loads during travel
- Types of attachments and accessories for suspended loads duties and the correct method for attaching the load to the telehandler
- Stability and how it is affected by travelling with a raised book and a suspended load
- Visibility issues and restrictions with suspended loads
This course covers endorsement E - Suspended Loads of the A17 category.
Course Duration
This is a 2 day course which includes training and testing.
Maximum Candidates
Maximum attendees: 4 Candidates
Qualifications Obtained
This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of both CPCS Technical tests) valid for 2 years. You must work towards and achieve your SVQ/NVQ in Plant Operations within these 2 years to upgrade to a CPCS Blue Competent Operator card.
Entry Requirements
The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environmental 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.
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