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Telehandler Operator Course
Telehandler operation, load charts, attachments & rough-terrain safety.
A complete Telehandler operator course built around your machine and worksite. Operators learn load-chart use, attachment selection and safe travel on rough terrain.
Duration
Approx. 6–8 hours (one day)
Format
On-site, instructor-led — theory, written test and practical evaluation
Certification
Operator certificate and wallet card (3-year validity)
Delivery
Mobile — at your worksite
Who it's for
This course is built for
- Construction, framing and concrete crews
- Oil & gas, mining and industrial site operators
- Yard and lay-down personnel
- Operators moving up from forklift to telehandler
Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Interpret load charts in real working conditions
- Select the right attachment for the task
- Operate safely on slopes and rough ground
- Recognize tip-over conditions before they occur
Course outline
What's covered
Theory
- Telehandler types, controls and major components
- Reading and applying load charts
- Centre of gravity, boom angle and reach effects on capacity
- Attachments: forks, buckets, jibs, work platforms
- Rough-terrain hazards, grade and ground conditions
- Pre-use inspection and reporting
Practical Evaluation
- Pre-operational inspection
- Travel with and without load on uneven terrain
- Placement of loads at height using load chart limits
- Attachment change-out (where applicable)