Telehandler Operator Training
Learn how to properly and safely become a Zoomboom operator.
Touchback Safety Inc. 
In Person 
4-6 hours
Please note that the courses listed on our calendar are combined (Forklift Operator and Telehandler Operator) The combined course is 8 hours and costs $245.00 plus GST
If you wish to take only Telehandler Operator Training, course details are below:
Telehandler Operator Length of Course: 4-6 hours ($170 plus GST)
Must have a Valid Drivers License
Certification
- Touchback Safety Inc.
- Valid 3 years
- Complies with Industry and Workplace Health and Safety Standards
Course Outline
Also known as Zoomboom the operator will :
- Learn the requirements of WH&S Regulation.
- Have completed both formal instruction and hands on training under the direction of a competent, experienced trainer.
- Exhibit an awareness of the purpose, function and basic concepts of Telehandler operation.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the types and purposes of different decals associated with Telehandlers.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of control functions for a specific Telehandler
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Telehandler steering and maneuverability.
- Possess an ability to adequately judge the available visibility to ensure safe operation.
- Be able to quickly and accurately determine machine capacity and stability for various types of loads.
- Perform machine pre-use inspection.
- Identify the condition of the surfaces for safe operation.
- Demonstrate the ability to manipulate, stack and unstack the type of loads to be handled
- Identify hazardous locations on the work site.
- Be capable of safely operating on ramps and other sloped surfaces.
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Why Students Choose Telehandler Operator Training
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“The interactive creative nature in which the course material was applied, kept the experience fun and helped lubricate the desire to pay attention and learn.”
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“I like the hands-on approach and having to work through scenarios - especially where something happens that's unexpected. Very good information, new things I never learned in university.”
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Anonymous
April, 2024
“I really liked the humor and "straightforwardness" of the course. The instructor made the dry material really exciting. It was a fantastic course that was super hands-on.”
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“I liked the location and the training, as well as the way the topics were arranged. Our instructor showed a lot of skill and gave us a good idea of how to handle real-life situations.”
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