A17C TELESCOPIC HANDLER ALL SIZES EXCLUDING SLEW – Novice

Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
Undertake all pre-use checks
Explain the need and function of appropriate documentation

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 (including suspended loads for endorsement E)
Follow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads (including suspended loads for endorsement E)

Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties
Attach and remove attachments, including forks, for the movement of units loads
Attach and remove attachments and accessories for the movement of suspended loads
Explain actions required for proximity hazards Inc. underground and overhead services
Follow given signals and instructions during work activities

Lift and remove various loads up to full extension and working height of the telehandler
Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations
Place and remove loads from a vehicle
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