Rough Terrain / Telehandler Forklift Training

Class 7 – Rough Terrain / Telehandler Forklift Training / R.T Vertical Mast / Moffett Truck

Duration: 4 – 6 hrs
Location: At your workplace, anywhere in British Columbia, Canada

Training has always been and will continue to be an essential aspect of all industries. A well-rounded program, such as Telehandler Operator Certification, provides trainees with comprehensive knowledge about relevant regulations and guidelines while also teaching the safe operation of class 7 rough terrain forklifts and telescopic handlers. This versatile certification combines theoretical learning with practical, hands-on exercises, making it suitable for operators of any skill level. By completing Telehandler Operator Certification, operators can enhance their skills, ensuring they handle telehandlers safely and efficiently.

Telehandlers, also known as telescopic handlers, are highly versatile pieces of heavy equipment capable of completing a wide range of tasks. Equipped with a telescopic boom that extends forwards and upwards, telehandlers function similarly to cranes while maintaining the mobility of a forklift. Operators trained through Telehandler Operator Certification gain an understanding of these machines’ power, reach, and versatility, along with the ability to operate different types such as compact, high-capacity, and rotating telehandlers. With multiple attachments available, telehandlers provide solutions across construction, agriculture, and other industries in North America.

Obtaining Telehandler Operator Certification is essential for anyone operating or working near telehandler forklifts and other heavy machinery. Proper certification ensures operators have the knowledge and skills needed to safely lift, move, and secure heavy loads, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries on job sites. During Telehandler Operator Certification programs, operators learn about machine controls, stability principles, load capacities, safe operating practices, and pre-operation inspections. They also practice maneuvering telehandlers in various conditions and properly securing loads. Completing Telehandler Operator Certification builds confidence, improves workplace safety, and ensures operators are prepared for the challenges of any job site.

Rough Terrain / Telehandler Forklift Training

Phase 1 – Theory Training

Trainees are guided through a comprehensive & interactive review of the operator’s workbook covering:

Phase 2 – Theory Evaluation

Upon theory completion, participants will participate in a knowledge review test consisting of multiple choice, true/false and essay-type questions. These tests are graded, returned to the trainees, and then reviewed to ensure proper retention. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.

Phase 3 – Practical Training

Trainees are shown the pre-use inspection, machine controls and safe operating procedures and then given the opportunity to practice under the helpful eye of the program trainer.

Phase 4 – Practical Evaluation

Trainees are assessed as having reached a minimum skill level and then individually evaluated using the equipment in a series of skill-reinforcing scenarios. Following the evaluation, trainees are debriefed about their performance and then given the opportunity to address any issues they may have. Each trainee’s records will be handed to the employer (or trainee) after completion of the program.

COURSE MATERIAL PROVIDED:

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

The program takes part in a classroom for theory learning but participation in the field is vital to successful completion. Participants are required to bring all site-required PPE, including :

• Steel toed work boots
• High visibility vest
• Hard hat (if required)
• Any other PPE required by the workplace