Course

NPORS Telescopic handler N010

NPORS

Summary

Awarding body

National Plant Operators Registration Scheme – NPORS

Course type

  • On-site training and assessment

  • On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only

Training course duration

1-5 days dependant on any previous experience

Novice candidates

3

Experience Worker Tests per day

4

Variations

  • J2 – Rough terrain variable reach lift trucks – up to 9m lift

  • J3 – Rough terrain variable reach lift trucks – above 9m lift
  • J4 – Industrial variable reach lift trucks – up to 9m lift
  • J5 – Industrial variable reach lift trucks – above 9m lift
  • J6 – Variable reach/tele, 360° slew under 9m lift
  • J7 – Variable reach/tele, 360° slew over 9m lift

  • Quick hitch theory

Card options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate

  • 2-year CSCS trained operator red card

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors

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What is a telescopic handler?

Telescopic handlers are multi-purpose machines that lift, move and place material by using retractable boom. A telehandler — short for “telescopic handler” — accepts different attachments to lift, move and place materials ranging from bricks and gravel to lumber.

What does the Tuppco training course include?

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a Plant operator
  • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used and other relevant sources of information
  • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the Machine and explain their functions
  • Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
  • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements

  • Safely mount and dismount the machine

  • Start and stop the engine and safely move the Machine off and stop it safely

  • Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, inclines, in open and confined areas

  • Conduct all necessary Safety checks at the work area

  • Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly Configure in readiness to Carry out lifting and Load handling tasks
  • Carry out lifting and Load handling tasks

  • Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations

  • Load and unload external transport safely
  • Fit, adjust and or remove attachments
  • Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation

  • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Venue and equipment requirements

  • Suitable and safe area to lift and lower loads to 75% of total reach of machine

  • 3 x palletised loads (IBC containers or similar)

  • Lorry bed or flatbed trailer
  • Varying terrain and slopes
  • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
  • Suitable welfare facilities
  • Telescopic handler with pallet forks and any attachments
  • Operators’ manual
  • Risk assessment completed

  • In date thorough test examination for machine

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Theory Assessment

  • 20 multiple choice questions

  • 5 written questions

  • 4 marks per question
  • 80% pass mark required

Practical assessment criteria:

  • Pre use and operational checks

  • Lift and lower palletised loads to a range of hights (low level, eye level, high level)

  • Load pallets on to trailer or similar
  • Stack pallets on top of each other
  • Place pallets next to each other
  • Drive through chicane, forwards and in reverse
  • Drive over uneven and sloping terrain

Pass mark is less than 40 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

Time allowed is 2 hours

Where does Tuppco deliver on-site training courses?

    Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied

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