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Alpha Health & Safety Training Solutions Ltd prides itself on our adaptability and commitment to excellence in every aspect of our Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads training. This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to enable them to safely operate a Telescopic Handler with Suspended Loads.

Course information

NPORS Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads (N138) Course Content

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training, the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the follwing:

➢ Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

➢ Be van regulions to iniufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to

➢ 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 the pre-operational checks in accordance with the manufactures and legislative

➢ Safely mount and dismount the machine

➢ Start and stop the engine safely move the machine off and stop it safely

> Conduct all safety checks at the work area

➢ 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

➢ 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 agree the 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 manne
suring minimum uncontrolled movemer

➢ Environmental considerations

➢ Carry out all out of service and securing procedures

Course duration

Novice course - 5 Days

Bolt on - 2 Days

Refresher - 1 day (Providing the current candidate has qualified for the category)

Experienced worker test (EWT) - 1 day test only

Assessments 

NPORS Theory assessment made up of open questions and multiple choice.

NPORS Practical assessment.

Certification

Traditional NPORS Card

or entrants that wish to apply for the NPORS Traditional Card, there is no requirement to do an NVQ qualification.  If the 'HS&E TESTED Logo' is required on the card, entrants must ensure they have attended and passed the CITB operatives touchscreen within the two years prior to application for the card.