Telescopic Material Handler Courses

Counterbalance Forklift Courses in Wirral, Liverpool, Merseyside, North West

Telescopic Material Handler Courses - Locations

Our RTITB Accredited Telescopic Material Handler Courses are available to businesses throughout the North West, Wirral, Liverpool, Merseyside, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, Deeside, North Wales, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes and Manchester,

We can provide Onsite Telescopic Material Handler Courses at your business premises using your equipment.

Telescopic Material Handler Categories

Did you know that there is more than one type of Telescopic Material Handler?

The Accredited Bodies Association (ABA) has identified 7 categories of Telescopic Material Handlers used in the UK.

They are Category J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7 and J8.

Each category of Telescopic Material Handler has a different purpose in the workplace and they each require a separate operator certificate. 

You will need to receive formal training from a forklift instructor before using each category of Telescopic Material Handler.

It is therefore important that you identify the correct category of Telescopic Material Handler that best suits your employment or business requirements and then book the right Telescopic Material Handler Courses for your needs.

List of Telescopic Material Handler Courses

Based on your experience of using a Telescopic Material Handler, we deliver 4 levels of training courses: – 

Novice Courses – Experienced Operator Courses – Refresher Courses – Conversion Courses.

To identify the correct Telescopic Material Handler Courses, choose a category from the list below (J2, J3, J4, J5, J6, J7 or J8) and then view the specific course criteria/syllabus/timings/trainee ratios for that category of Telescopic Material Handler.

J2 Rough Terrain Variable Reach Lift Material Handler

This is a Rough Terrain 4WS variable reach material handler with a lift up to 9m. Diesel powered.

J3 Rough Terrain High Lift Telescopic Material Handler

This is a Rough Terrain 4WS high lift telescopic material handler with a lift above 9m. Diesel powered.

J4 Industrial Variable Reach Material Handler

This is an industrial variable reach material handler with a lift up to 9m. Diesel powered.

J5 Industrial High Lift Telescopic Material Handler

This is an industrial high lift telescopic material handler with a lift of above 9m. Diesel powered.

J6 Variable Reach Telescopic 360 Slew Material Handler

This a variable reach, 4WS, telescopic 360 slew material handler with a lift up to 9m. Diesel powered.

J7 Variable Reach Telescopic 360 Slew Material Handler

This is a variable reach, 4WS telescopic 360 slew material handler with a lift over 9m. Diesel powered.

J8 Articulated Telescopic Material Handler

This is an articulated telescopic material handler with fork. Diesel powered.

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Telescopic Material Handler Courses - FAQs

Our fork lift training centre is based in Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1DW for those wanting their training completed in a training centre environment. For businesses we can offer On-Site training on their premises. 

Yes. We provide on-site fork lift training for many businesses in Wirral and surrounding locations. Our instructors have a wealth of experience in meeting the needs of our business customers.

We deliver our counterbalance forklift training courses throughout Birkenhead, Bromborough, Wirral, Merseyside, Liverpool, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, Deeside, North Wales, Warrington, Runcorn, Widnes.

This depends on the type of counterbalance forklift course that you need and how long it takes to deliver. For competitive course prices, please call 0151 678 4400.

The short answer is YES! Various health & safety laws and regulations specifically cover the provision and use of all types of  counterbalance fork lift trucks. Attending any lift truck training course will help educate you on the legal responsibilities of employees and employers.

This depends on the course ratio and your experience level. Novices can take 3 to 5 days. Refreshers are just one day. Experienced operators can take 2 to 3 days. Conversion can be 1 to 2 days.  

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