360 Variable Reach and Rotating Turret – Novice Operator is for operators with little or no previous experience using a 360 Variable Reach and Rotating Turret Telescopic Handler truck over 9m.  Delegates will gain a suitable and sufficient understanding of current legislation, best practices and the safe use of Telescopic Handlers in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions.

The course agenda includes:

• Course introduction and induction
• Current relevant regulations
• Operators Safety Code
• Introduction to machine
• Pre-use inspections
• Controls and instruments
• Components and main types of lift trucks
• Re-fuelling systems
• Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
• Emergency controls
• Manoeuvring over uneven ground
• Operators safety code
• Handling loaded / unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads
• Loading and Unloading flat bed lorries and at various heights
• Associated Knowledge, Pre-use Inspection and Practical examina

A ‘Novice Operator’ is an individual who either has no prior experience with forklift truck operation or has not operated one on a regular basis for an extended period (10+ years).

Successful delegates will receive an AITT certificate showing the relevant truck category attained.