By the end of this course delegates should be able to answer and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical date, relevant regulations, and legalisation
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify the steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational and running checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Start and stop the engine safely, move the machine off and stop it safely
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, inclines, in open and confined spaces
• Conduct all safety checks at the work area
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
• Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain how the manufacturer may reduce the lifting capacity when moving a suspended load, different lifting configurations and working ranges
• Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
• Identify any overhead/proximity hazards
• Be able to signal codes/hand signals, direction of movement, safe working, and safe landing placement zone with the slinger/signaller
• Ensure telescopic handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctly
• Checked load integrity and security
• Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
• Environmental considerations
• Carry out all out of service and securing procedures