This unit covers conducting telescopic materials handler operations in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes planning and preparing; conducting machine pre-operational checks; operating the telescopic materials handler; attaching, securing, lifting, carrying and placing materials; selecting, removing and fitting attachments; carrying out machine operator maintenance; and cleaning up.

Course Content:

• Introduction
• Relevant Australian Standards, Legislation and Regulations
• OH&S policy
• Codes of Practice
• Work requirements, safety information and procedures
• Site hazards
• Conduct machine pre-operational checks
• Demonstrate signals
• Operation of telescopic handler
• Selection, removal and fit attachments
• Operator maintenance

Course Pre-requisites:

• Read and write English to a basic level
• Have the necessary health and fitness to carry out the work safely  
  

Assessments:

• Written Assessment
• Practical Assessment

Duration:

• 1 day for training and assessment
• 3 - 4 hours for experienced operators, assessment only, must supply work history

Certification:

On successful completion you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment and a wallet sized plastic card stating the unit achieved.

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