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A17e Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads

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  • 2 day course
  • CPCS Accredited
  • Course Certificate/ card
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Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to safely and competently operate a Telescopic handler suspended loads on site in line with CPCS guidelines.

The CPCS card scheme provides a registration card scheme acknowledged by industry for those involved in plant operations by recognising skills, knowledge and understanding, competence and qualifications. The scheme is based on a mix of occupational competence, experience on site and health and safety awareness.

Learning Outcomes

  • Legislative and regulative requirements of a plant operator.
  • Roles and responsibilities of a plant operator within the construction industry.
  • Preparation of plant equipment for work following operator’s manuals and other information sources.
  • Lift a variety of suspended loads and travel on firm, level surfaces and in confined spaces
  • Place suspended loads at given points within tolerances.
  • Follow given signals and instructions from the slinger/ signaller.
  • Attach and remove attachments and accessories for the movement of suspended loads.
  • Perform safe parking, shut down and isolation procedures for the machine.

Assessment

  • CPCS Theory Test (verbal - 30 minute)
  • CPCS Practical Test (60 minutes)

Entry Requirement

  • 2 years of their booked CPCS test date
  • A good understanding of spoken and written English
  • All candidates will need to provide their own appropriate PPE for training and testing purposes

Certification

Successful candidates receive a CPCS ‘Construction Plant Competence Scheme’ card upon completion. If candidates don’t currently hold a relevant NVQ, they receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (2-year validity). During this period, candidates work towards the relevant plant operations NVQ to upgrade to a Blue Competent Operator card (5-year validity).

Summary

This course will consist of a large element of practical and theoretical tuition. Any delegates undertaking a NOVICE Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads course will also undertake theory training to prepare them for the Theory Test.

All of our courses are taught by experts with extensive experience in this field and are designed to be enjoyable whilst ensuring that candidates acquire the knowledge and skills required in order to pass the CPCS assessment. Candidates will be issued with a CPCS operator’s card upon successful completion.

At the time of booking onto a Novice course all delegates will be provided with KH Plant Training’s CPCS Study Guides, we encourage all delegates to read these before attending the first day of training.

KH Plant Training have years of experience both in the delivery of plant courses and NVQ’s.

Contact our team today on 01709 464050 to see how we can help you achieve both your red card and NVQ

Contact our team today and explore more into how we can support your development.

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  • bookings@khplanttraining.co.uk