BRITTOp Telehandler Operation

Summary

Telescopic Forklift Rough Terrain

Aim(s)

BRITTOp (The British Register of Industrial Truck Trainers and Operators) suitable for experienced operators who require an operator’s card. The intention of the course is to provide candidates with the basic awareness and practical skills to operate a telescopic forklift to the BRITTOp standard.

Objective(s)

All successful candidates will receive an BRITTOp card and certificate.

Duration

The course duration is one day for a maximum of three delegates.

Previous experience is essential.

Course Content

• An introduction to the construction industry
• Current relevant regulations
• Introduction to machine
• Pre-shift inspections and end of shift shut down procedures
• Controls and instruments
• Components and main types of lift trucks
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Coolant, fuel and lubricant systems
• Emergency controls, manoeuvring over uneven ground
• Operator’s safety code
• Handling loaded/unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads
• Loading and unloading accurately and safely at different locations 
• BRITTOp assessment, which includes theory and practical elements
• Fit, adjust and or remove attachments