Suspended Loads Training
Course Overview:
This course is for people with experience of operating a Telescopic Handler. It teaches you how to operate and maintain a Telescopic Handler – Suspended load safely (non-rough terrain).
This course is offered as a CPCS, NPORS or NTSS Own Course. Click on the accreditation type above for more information.
The CPCS Code for this course is A17e.
Course Content:
Upon completion of this course the delegates will be able to:
- Undertake all pre-use checks.
- Configure and ready for travel (site and highway).
- Travel over level surfaces with and without loads and, where applicable, on rough, undulating ground and inclines. (excluding suspended loads).
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces with and without loads.
- Follow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads.
- Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties.
- Attach and remove attachments and accessories for the movement of suspended loads.
- Follow given signals and instructions during work activities.
- Lift and remove various loads up to full extension and working height of the tele handler.
- Maintain safe working situations.
- Determine the requirements for the lifting and transferring of suspended loads.
- Establish and comply with given signals and instructions.
- Lift various suspended loads from given locations Inc. vehicle bed and at height.
- Travel with and place various suspended loads at given locations Inc. a vehicle bed and at height.
- Minimise the swinging of loads during travel
List different types of lifting accessories and attachments compatible with telescopic handlers and suspended loads. - Explain the correct and incorrect methods for attaching suspended loads to the machine.
- Explain how stability is affected by travelling with a raised boom and a suspended load (both regular and irregular).
- Explain visibility issues and restrictions and with suspended loads.
- Place loads out of sight of the operator.
- Maintain safe working situations.
- Once you have completed your training you will undertake your test day – click the appropriate link below for more information and what to expect on your test day.
CPCS Test Day NPORS Test Day NTSS In-house Test Day
Course Duration:
Novice (recommended for delegates that have had some, limited or no experience with the machine): 2 Days
Refresher (recommended if the delegate is experienced with the machine. Refresher training will help to iron out any bad habits.): 1 Day
Test only (Recommended only if the delegate has recently undertaken a similar qualification in a different accreditation. No training or help will be given on the day.) 1 Day
Course Criteria: If you wish to undertake the CPCS training option you will need to have passed the health, safety & environment touch screen test within the last 2 year
Venue:
CPCS courses can only be held at our accredited training centre.
NPORS & NTSS/CTA Courses can be delivered at the NTSS Ltd training centre or at your premises as a dedicated course if you have the required equipment and suitable training environment.
Certification:
Delegates successfully completing the course will receive either a CPCS Red Trained Operator card, an NPORS Certification or our NTSS/CTA Certificate of Attendance depending on the course you have chosen.
How to Book/Upcoming Courses:
If we have courses scheduled they will be displayed below. To make a general enquiry about this course, or get a quote, complete the enquiry form below.