Telescopic Handler
A telescopic handler, or telehandler, is a machine widely used in agriculture and the building industry. It is similar in appearance and function to a forklift but is more of a crane than a forklift, with the increased versatility of a single telescopic boom that can extend forwards and upwards from the vehicle. On the end of the boom the operator can fit one of several attachments, such as a bucket, pallet forks, muck grab, or lift table.
The most common attachment for a telehandler is forks and the most common application is to move loads to and from places unreachable for a conventional forklift. For example, telehandlers have the ability to transport pallets from ground level and place on scaffolding and other high places.
Please see below for operator experience descriptions.
OPERATOR EXPERIENCE |
COURSES DURATION |
TRAINEES PER COURSES |
NOVICE |
3 / 5 DAYS |
MAXIMUM OF 3 |
EXPERIENCED |
2 / 3 DAYS |
MAXIMUM OF 3 |
REFRESHER |
1 DAY |
MAXIMUM OF 3 |
CONVERSION |
1 DAY |
MAXIMUM OF 3 |
- Novice : For individuals who have no experience whatsoever of operating any kind of lift truck
- Experienced : For the experienced operator who has extensive practical experience thought has never received any form of initial training
- Refresher : This course is designed for operators who wish to refresh their certification following expiry
- Conversion : For certificated operators of other types of lift truck need only a 1 day conversion to operate a Telescopic Handlers
Training on the Telescopic Handlers can only take place at customers’ premises
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