Telehandler Training (Telescopic Handler)

Course Overview

Our Telehandler Training course provides operators with the essential skills to safely control a telescopic handler in construction, agriculture, warehousing, and industrial environments.

Training focuses on load stability, machine reach, attachment use, and safe operation around people, vehicles, and busy work areas.

This accredited course follows NPORS and RTITB standards, widely recognised by UK construction companies, civils contractors, and major employers.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for

Beginners with no previous telehandler experience
Construction workers needing an accredited telehandler qualification
Operators renewing or refreshing an existing licence
Individuals converting from forklifts, diggers, or other plant
Job seekers aiming for roles in construction or agriculture
Companies needing trained & compliant plant operators

What Will You Learn?

Pre-use checks, safety inspections & machine walk-around
Understanding controls, steering modes, and stability
Safe lifting, placing, and transporting loads
Using forks, buckets, and other attachments correctly
Operating on uneven ground, slopes, and construction sites
Reading load charts & understanding safe lifting capacities
Manoeuvring safely in confined or busy site areas
Shutdown, parking, and safe isolation procedures
Health & Safety responsibilities for telehandler operators

Assessment Method

Theory Assessment

Multiple-choice assessment covering safety, load charts, attachments, and machine knowledge

Practical Assessment

Demonstration of operating skills to RTITB/NPORS standards
Assessment on load handling, reversing, lifting, and manoeuvring

Course Includes

Accredited RTITB/NPORS telehandler training & certification
Practical hands-on machine time with expert guidance
Training materials and safety resources
Realistic construction-style operating environments
Certificate or operator card on successful completion
Free parking & refreshments for centre-based courses

Skill Levels Available

We offer flexible training routes based on your current experience

Beginner
suitable for those with no experience
Experienced
for operators with prior but uncertified experience
Refresher
ideal for renewing an expired certificate
Conversion
move from forklifts, diggers, or other plant to telehandler

Course Duration

The length of the course is based on your selected level

Beginner
3–5 days (depending on group size and experience)
Experienced
1–2 days
Refresher
1 day
Conversion
1 day

Qualification You Receive

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive

RTITB or NPORS Certificate / Operator Card
Recognised across the UK by construction companies, housebuilders, civils contractors, and agricultural employers. Certification is valid for 3–5 years, depending on awarding body.

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Why Choose This Course?

Nationally recognised RTITB/NPORS accreditation
Real-world site-focused training
Small class sizes for better hands-on experience
Weekend and evening availability
Price-beat guarantee on all telehandler courses
Fast operator card and certification turnaround
Ideal for construction, civils, agriculture & industrial sectors

Our Services

Expert Training That Builds Confidence, Safety & Compliance

At Forklift Training Centre, we deliver industry-accredited training for forklifts, plant machinery, diggers, and excavators — trusted across UK construction, logistics, and warehousing.

Whether you’re a beginner seeking your first ticket, or an experienced operator looking to refresh your skills, our RTITB & NPORS accredited courses are tailored to your experience, schedule, and site requirements.

We offer training on a wide range of plant and material-handling equipment, including

NPORS - RTITB
Nationally & internationally recognised qualification
Forklift Training Counterbalance, Reach Truck & PPT
RTITB & NPORS-approved certifications for warehousing & logistics
Plant Operator Training
Excavators, Telehandler & more

Training is available at our Peterborough training centre or on-site nationwide, giving you full flexibility to learn how and where suits you best.

With a price-beat guarantee, small class sizes, and 5⭐ Google reviews, we ensure you become a confident, competent, and legally compliant operator ready for work.

Why Choose Forklift Training Centre?

Learners and employers across the UK choose us because

RTITB & NPORS Accredited
Nationally recognised, industry-approved qualifications
98% Pass Rate
Strong success rates backed by excellent learner feedback
Open 7 Days a Week
Including evenings and weekends for maximum flexibility.
Flexible Training Times
Designed to fit around your work and site schedules.
Price-Beat Guarantee
We won’t be beaten on price for RTITB or NPORS training
Special Package Deals
Cost-effective options for individuals & employers
Small Class Sizes
More hands-on time, more support, faster results
Fast Certification & Operator Cards
Quick turnaround so you can start work sooner
5⭐ Google Reviews
Trusted by hundreds of learners & major employers
Experienced Instructors
Friendly, highly qualified RTITB & NPORS professionals
Local + Nationwide Coverage
Training in Peterborough, Cambridge, Leicester, Northampton, Huntingdon, Corby, Kettering, Bedford, Luton — & across the UK