Course content

The course includes:

• Understand operator responsibilities, site safety, and relevant regulations (PUWER, LOLER, CDM)

• Identify telehandler components, controls, safety systems, and attachments

• Carry out daily pre-use inspections, checks, and basic maintenance

• Safely mount, dismount, and operate the telehandler

• Manoeuvre the telehandler over varied site conditions, inclines, and confined areas

• Lift, move, and place loads using forks, buckets, and other attachments in line with SWL limits

• Work safely around site personnel, other plant, and obstacles

• Recognise and manage hazards, ground conditions, and environmental risks

• Conduct safe shutdown, parking, and securing procedures

• Prepare for CPCS theory and practical assessments, including load handling and operational tasks.

Teaching and assessment

• 4 days classroom learning and practical exercises

• 1 day CPCS technical tests.

What you get

• CPCS Trained Operator (red) Card if you pass the technical tests

• CITB National Construction College e-certificate available on request.

Entry requirements

1. CITB HS&E test passed within the last two years, or the new CPCS Plant Operative Health, Safety and Environment Test - NOCN Job Cards.

2. Good spoken and written English.

3. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

Did we miss something?

For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433.

Further training

To get the CPCS Competent Operator Card (blue card) you must complete NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Plant Operations within two years. We offer this NVQ - register your interest.