Who is the Training For?
New telehandler operators needing accredited formal training and certification
Existing telehandler operators requiring refresher or conversion training
Agricultural workers using telehandlers on farms and estates
Construction workers operating telehandlers on building sites
Companies based in Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Derby with telehandler trucks
What Does the Training Cover?
Equipment and Controls Overview
Learn about telehandler types and key operational differences compared to other forklift trucks.
Regulations & Compliance
Familiarise yourself with PUWER and general Health & Safety obligations for operating and supervising forklift usage.
Pre-Use Checks & Maintenance
Inspect your telehandler, check fluid levels, forks, and tyres, maintain safe working conditions, and learn to charge the equipment.
Load Handling Techniques
Develop the skills to safely lift, transport, and stack various loads with precision and care.
Practical Driving Sessions
Operate the truck over appropriate terrain, handle pallets or other loads, and practice safe parking and shut-down procedures.
Why Train with Train-a-Lift?
The UK's Original Lifting Trainers
We've been lift training pioneers since 1977, predating all of our competitors and even our accrediting bodies.
National Reach
Our network of trainers can reach any site in the UK or welcome you to our training centre in the West Midlands.
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Our values of Courage, Order, Futurism, Facts, Enthusiasm and Excellence guide everything we do.
Commitment to Safety
Our approach prioritises compliance and real-world application, giving your operators the skills to work confidently and safely.
Comprehensive Support
From pre-course advice to post-course certification and beyond, our friendly and knowledgeable team are there to guide you every step of the way.
Course Structure and Outputs
Our Telehandler Training courses typically range from 1 to 5 days depending on the experience of participants. Training is accredited by the AITT so successful candidates receive a registered certificate of training and are added to Train-a-Lift's TALIA database as well as the AITT's ACORNS system.