Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

Get Certified to Operate Telehandlers Safely and Confidently

Master the skills to move heavy loads with precision across construction, mining, and infrastructure sites.

The RIIHAN309F Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations short course gives you the practical training and safety knowledge to operate telehandlers across a variety of worksites. Perfect for those in operational roles, this nationally recognised unit focuses on hazard awareness, load handling, and compliance with WHS standards.

What you’ll learn:

• Conduct pre-operational checks and identify potential hazards
• Select and use the correct attachments for various tasks
• Safely lift, shift, and place loads using telescopic materials handlers
• Calculate load weights and work within equipment limits
• Interpret load charts and technical documentation
• Transport telescopic handlers safely between worksites
• Communicate effectively using hand signals and site protocols
• Perform fault-finding and report issues in line with workplace procedures
• Apply environmental awareness and sustainable work practices
• Understand WHS legislation and Chain of Responsibility obligations
• Improve operational efficiency and reduce site downtime

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to operate telescopic handlers with confidence, meeting safety and compliance requirements across high-demand industries.

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face-to-face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Campus

Workplace Delivery

Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.

Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

Laptop

Internet access

Full PPE Clothing

• Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
• Long pants and long sleeve shirt – Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
• Hard Hat
• Safety glasses

If students do not have a Hard Hat or Safety glasses: ATTC will provide for use if necessary.

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

• Telehandler Operator
• Civil Construction Labourer
• Plant Operator Assistant
• Site Labourer
• Mining and Extractive Industry Worker
• Yard Person

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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