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CPCS Telescopic Handler A17 (3-day) experienced operators

Cost: £875
Funding: CITB grant payable of £300 per person to eligible companies
Duration: 3 days
Locations: Bircham (Norfolk). Employers can hold the course at the venue of their choice if they need 6-16 places. For details, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk
Dates: Call 0344 994 4433
Entry requirements: See below

The 3-day condensed course for experienced operators of telescopic handlers who need a formal qualification. Get your CPCS Trained Operator (red) Card if you pass the technical tests.

No experience? Consider the full 5-day course.

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Course content

  • Operate the machine for normal tasks
  • Identifying unsafe loads
  • Routine servicing and maintenance
  • Machine components and maintenance requirements 
  • Effect of load, size, weight, gradients, and ground conditions
  • Load, store, and transport representative materials
  • Construction of pallets.

Teaching and assessment 

  • 2 day classroom learning and practical exercises
  • 1-day CPCS technical tests.

What you get

  • CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) if you pass the technical tests
  • CITB National Construction College certificate available on request.

Entry requirements

  • CITB HS&E test passed within the last two years.
  • Good spoken and written English
  • 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.

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

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