Course Overview
This interactive training course is intended for novice Tele-truck operators who have little or no operating experience. The training & achievement test fully complies with the approved code of practice for training lift truck operators.
On completion of this initial training course, learners will have gained a fundamental understand the operating parameters and techniques associated to Tele-truck use. In accordance with the manufacturers guidelines and accepted good practice.
Course Details
| Course duration | 5 days |
| No of learners | Max 3 per course |
| Course fees | POA |
| Additional costs | Travel @ 45 pence per mile. Overnight accommodation charged at cost. Hire of equipment charged at cost. |
| Training record management | No charge for business to business |
| Course references: |
Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 L117 Rider Operated Lift Trucks: Operator Training ACOP CPA: Ground Conditions for Construction Plant |
Tele-Truck Novice Syllabus
- Introduction to Tele-truck safety
- Duties and responsibilities of the Tele-truck operator
- Identify, describe, and explain the principle components
- Understand the terminology used and the features affecting the stability and capacity of the Tele-truck
- Safely locate and operate all the controls of the machine
- Use of four wheel drive system (If applicable)
- Understand and correctly respond to warning devices – (LLMI)
- Carry out pre-use safety checks and perform daily maintenance as recommended by the machine manufacturer
- Identify safe terrain conditions & operate within the design parameters of the Tele-truck
- Understand the safe loading of the Tele-truck and assess the weight of loads handled
- Use of telescopic boom and quick hitch forks
- Operate and manoeuvre Tele-truck in restrictive areas
- Stack and de-stack at varying heights
- Stack pallets and stillages
- Carry out bulk stacking
- Parking and isolation procedures
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