Telehandler Operator Course

Telehandler operator course teaches operator how to safely and effectively pre/post-inspect, operate a telescopic boom handler during lifting, moving, and placing materials at heights or distances

Unit Standard No: 260781
Unit Standard Credits: 10
NQF Level: 3
Unit standard title : Operate a telescopic boom handler
machine code: C46
Compliance: TETA
Telehandler Training cost: R5000
Telehandler course duration: 7 days

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Theory Test 20%: A written exam to assess knowledge of the vehicle's functions, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
Practical Test 80%: Hands-on training where drivers operate the telehandler under supervision to demonstrate their competence in operating the equipment.
Assessment: Assessors and moderators assess telehandler learners to whether they are competent or not

Machine Orientation

  1. What's telescopic handler
  2. Functions of telescopic handler
  3. Types of telescopic boom handler
  4. Components telehandler and their functions
  5. Identify all safety features and warning and their purposes in accordance to manufactures specifications
  6. Explain all maximum operating capacity
  7. Explain all warnings from telehandler indicators

Pre Operation Checks

  1. Tyre pressure, fluid levels, battery and overall truck condition.
  2. Inspecting Tyres and Brakes
  3. Hydraulic System Check
  4. Report all faults found during the inspection
  5. Understanding the manufacturers Manual
  6. Maintenance logs

Site Preparation and plan for work activities

  1. Sequence of operations is determined according to site operational requirements.
  2. Required equipment e.g Machine attachments, personal protective equipment and safety signs.
  3. Inspect and prepare site according to site operational requirements.

Safe operation procedures of container crane

  1. Stability and tipping hazards
  2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  3. Site Safety
  4. Operating in Confined Spaces
  5. Safety signs and warnings
  6. Handling Emergencies
  7. Site hazards and risk assessment
  8. Operator responsibilities
  9. Understanding load charts and capacity limits

Operating Procedures

  1. Load center and stability triangle.
  2. Starting and Stopping the Truck
  3. Telescoping and reaching safely
  4. Rated capacity and load charts
  5. Lifting, stacking, and de-stacking
  6. Securing and transporting loads
  7. Driving with and without loads
  8. Working on slopes and uneven ground
  9. Controls and their functions
  10. Driving and maneuvering on various terrains
  11. Lifting, extending, and placing loads safely
  12. Using attachments properly

Post-Operation Procedures

  1. Shutdown Procedures
  2. Cleaning and Shutdown
  3. Parking and securing equipment
  4. Refueling/recharging

Telescopic handler Operator duty and responsible is the safety of the machine operation as soon as the load is moved. Because of this responsibility, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the operation might be dangerous or unsafe, the telescopic boom handler operator must refuse to operate until the concern has been reported to the supervisor, any hazards are rectified, and safety conditions are met.

Telehandler operators can get jobs in these departments like construction, agriculture, warehousing, and other industries..

Telehandler refresher course is required every after 2 years of license expiry every 2 years or when an operator has spent more than 2 years without operating the machine.

Telehandler certification

After a successful Telescopic handler training assessment, a competence certificate is awarded to the driver by the accredited training provider registered in accordance with OSHA and TETA.

Telehandler licence

After successful Telescopic handler course assessment. A competency license is awarded telescopic boom handler operator

Telescopic handler license renewal

Telescopic boom handler licenses expire every 2 years, hence renewal or recertification to ensure that operators stay up to date with safety standards and best practices. Old copy of license is required

Telescopic handler operator Course requirements

  1. A copy of id/passport
  2. 2 colour id photos
  3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  4. Physically able

Key Benefits of Telescopic boom handler Operator Training at ZTC:

  1. Increased Safety
  2. Improved Productivity
  3. Compliance
  4. Cost Savings

Telehandler Job Opportunities

After the course you submit you CV to cv@cranestraining.com. There are recruitment agencies and employers who contact ZTC for operators.

The competent container crane operator can submit CV to advertising sites like indeed, career junction, linkedin etc.

A comptent Telehandler license holder earns an average salary of R17263 per month or R104 per hour depending on the exprience of the driver and employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is telehandler training in South Africa?

Tescopic handler course price is R5000

How long is Telehandler couse?

Telescopic boom handler training takes 7-10 days.

How much do telehandler operators make in South Africa?

Telehandler operator salary is at the average of R R17263 per month

What licence do you need to operator a Telehandler?

none

When do I renew my telehandler certificate and license?

After 2 years

Where do I find telehandler operator jobs in south Africa?

Try to identify construction, mining and quarrying companies/departments then contact then to you CV. Or Upload CVs site like career junction, indeed, pnet and Linkedin.

Do you help to get jobs?

Yes, telehandler school assist in finding a job, cv writing. By encouraging employers contact us on +27738519937.

How to Operate telehandler?

Manoeuvring a jointed cab and dump bed on uneven terrain, pre/post daily checks of the 777 dump truck, hauling, loading and dumping load, and safety requirements must be followed.

How to get a telehandler License?

ZTC on +27738519937

Telehandler boom handler crane training academy offers accommodation to students willing to travel from all these locations like Durban, Pinetown, Richardsbay, Empangeni, Port shepstone, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Kokstad, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Vryheid, Ulundi, Stanger, Eshowe, Amanzimtoti, Isipingo, Umkomaas in KwazuluNatal(KZN).

Different provinces of South Africa(sa) Mthatha/Umtata, Butterworth, East London and Port Elizabeth in Eastern cape, Bloemfontein in free state, Pretoria, vereeniging, kempton park, alberton, Germiston and Johannesburg(JHB) in Gauteng, Polokwane and Lephalale in Limpopo, Nelspruit, Witbank, Secunda in Mpumalanga, Kimberley in Nothern cape, Rustenburg and Mafikeng in North West, Cape town in Western Cape etc.

We train students from other southern African countries Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, DR.Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Chadi, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Burkina faso, Guinea, Madagascar and Uganda etc. Since we free accommodation and job assistance.

In telehandler school trucks are used in construction, agriculture, warehousing, and other industries. and other industries that lift, move, and place materials at heights .