About the course
This training course is most suited for the person with some experience of using agricultural tractor loaders in the past and starting to use the telescopic lift truck for the first time. Under HSE regulations the telescopic handler is classed as a lift truck and not an agricultural machine, so the relevant Lift Truck regulations apply in operators gaining the official training and competence qualification.
Suitable for the novice operator using a machine for the first time. Practical and theory tests need to be passed at the end of the course to entitle the operator to gain the certificate of competence. The course is accredited with the City & Guilds NPTC certification up on successful completion of the training and assessment test.
See link for further details - http://www.nptc.org.uk/qualificationschemedetail.aspx?id=382
PLEASE NOTE: This training and assessment course may not be suitable for construction site workers, training to the CPCS level of competence may be required in this case
Entry requirements & additional information
Generally learners will be 19+
A drivers licence and/ or expereince in operating large machinery is an advantage but not essential.
This test is taken is taken independently of the training days. where possible it can be arranged for the day after the training has finished. The test will take up to 2 hours
All Assessment fees are included in Course fee/funding.
To gain the qualification you must complete a practical test with one-to-one questioning
There are many further City and Guilds Industry Qualifications offered at Myerscough's Liverpool and Preston sites.
You may also wish to process to full time or apprenticeship courses in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering or Horticulture.
Please bring safety footwear (steel toe capped) and suitable outdoor clothing.