CPCS A77 Telescopic Handler (All Sizes incl. 360 Slew)

Description

Course Overview

A CPCS plant training course covering safe operation, pre-use checks, practical machine control, site safety and CPCS assessment requirements for A77 Telescopic Handler 360 Slew.

Entry Requirements

• Valid CITB Health, Safety and Environment test passed within the previous two years before course start or CPCS test date.
• Good spoken and written English. Candidates should raise any concerns before booking.

Teaching and Assessment

• 4 days of training.
• 1 day of testing, including theory test and a practical test of approximately 3 hours.

Course Aims

• Provides training and testing in the operation of a telescopic handler 360 slew machine.
• Supports candidates working towards CPCS operator recognition.
• Focuses on safe travel, lifting, slewing, fork-mounted loads and suspended-load operation.

Course Content

• Identify principal components, construction, controls and terminology.
• Follow the operator’s handbook, information sources, regulations and legislation.
• Complete and record pre-use checks.
• Understand the need for appropriate documentation.
• Configure and prepare the machine for site and highway travel.
• Travel with and without loads across level, rough, undulating and inclined ground.
• Manoeuvre in restricted areas with and without loads.
• Follow signaller instructions and recognised signals.
• Configure the machine for lifting, loading and transfer duties in line with risk assessments and method statements.
• Attach and remove forks and hoist-rope attachments.
• Respond to proximity hazards, including underground and overhead services.
• Understand slinging principles, lifting accessories and correct attachment methods.
• Understand ground support, stability requirements and causes of instability.
• Lift and place suspended and fork-mounted loads from varied locations including vehicles.
• Work under blocked, free-on-wheels and pick-and-carry duties where applicable.
• Use the machine’s full slewing capability for lifting, transfer and placement.
• Control load swing and manage visibility restrictions.
• Place loads safely, including where they are out of sight of the operator.
• Maintain safe working situations throughout.

Outcome

• CPCS testing supports candidates working towards the appropriate operator card for the category.
• Next steps
• Candidates should complete the relevant NVQ route where required to progress to the CPCS Blue Competent Operator Card.

Course Options

• Foundation Course: 5 Days, Monday to Friday, £2495 + VAT
• Intermediate Course: 3 Days, Wednesday to Friday, £1800 + VAT
• Experienced Worker Assessment: 2 Days, Monday or Wednesday and Friday, £995 + VAT