Telehandler CPCS A17c Course
Key Features
Of this Telehandler A17c Course:
- Covers operation of telehandlers across all standard UK classifications and lift capacities
- Includes practical training on stabilisers, forks, buckets, and other common attachments
- Addresses machine stability, load charts, ground conditions and overhead hazards on active sites
- Meets CPCS requirements for both novice and experienced operators seeking category A17c endorsement
- Includes thorough pre-use checks, daily maintenance routines and end-of-shift procedures
- Prepares delegates for the CPCS theory test, practical test and on-site assessment
Course Date Availability
Telehandler A17c training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £1195 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Taunton | 15th Jun 202629th Jun 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The CPCS A17c Telehandler course provides comprehensive training for operators who need to handle telescopic materials handlers on construction, civil engineering and industrial sites. It covers the full range of telehandler types, from compact machines used in confined areas to larger models for heavy lifting, ensuring delegates understand stability principles, attachment use and safe working procedures in varied site conditions. Training follows current UK industry standards and prepares operators to work competently under site rules and HSE guidance.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Construction operatives seeking their first CPCS telehandler card
- Experienced plant operators adding the A17c category to existing CPCS qualifications
- Site supervisors and managers who oversee telehandler use
- Groundworkers and labourers who regularly work alongside telehandler operations
- Employers requiring proof of operator competence for insurance and site compliance
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Pre-use inspection and fault reporting procedures for all common telehandler models
- Correct use of load charts, reach diagrams and attachment weight calculations
- Safe operation on slopes, uneven ground and restricted access areas
- Attachment fitting, removal and use including forks, buckets, grabs and lifting hooks
- Load handling techniques for pallets, bulk materials and suspended loads
- Emergency procedures, shutdown sequences and working near overhead services
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over three to five days depending on delegate experience and combines classroom theory sessions with extensive practical exercises on a live training area. Daily briefings cover site hazards and machine familiarisation before moving to supervised operation.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Health, safety and legislation relevant to telehandler use
- Machine types, components and rated capacity indicators
- Pre-use checks, start-up and shut-down routines
- Manoeuvring, positioning and load handling in varied conditions
- Attachment selection, fitting and safe use
- Theory and practical CPCS testing preparation
Private Courses On-site
Telehandler CPCS A17c training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Delegates who pass both the CPCS theory and practical tests receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card valid for two years. Within the two-year period they must complete an NVQ Level 2 in Plant Operations to upgrade to the Blue Competent Operator Card, which lasts five years and requires ongoing refresher training and ongoing site experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Telehandler CPCS A17c questions:
Duration varies by prior experience. Novice operators typically complete a five-day programme while experienced operators may finish in three days including testing.
Delegates must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid CITB health and safety test pass and be able to provide photographic ID on the first day.
Yes, training addresses compact, medium and large telehandlers plus the main attachment types used across UK construction sites.
Delegates complete a multiple-choice theory test and a practical test covering pre-use checks, manoeuvring and load handling tasks observed by a CPCS accredited tester.
A Red Trained Operator Card is issued for two years. Delegates must complete an NVQ to obtain the five-year Blue Competent Operator Card.
CPCS recommends refresher training every five years or sooner if site risks, equipment or legislation change significantly.
The skills are transferable to industrial, agricultural and logistics environments, though some sites may require additional familiarisation.
Delegates need safety boots, high-visibility clothing, hard hat, gloves and any prescription safety glasses they normally wear.
A17c covers the full range of telehandler sizes and standard attachments, whereas some categories are limited to specific machine weights or uses.
Yes, training covers hook attachments and safe techniques for handling suspended loads where the machine is rated for this work.
Delegates work with restricted access, slopes, loading from vehicles, placing loads at height and working near simulated overhead hazards.
Experienced operators may join a shorter programme focused on assessment preparation once they demonstrate existing competence during initial evaluation.
Prices per person typically start at £1195. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training emphasises real site conditions and decision-making so operators leave ready to work safely and productively with telehandlers in their day-to-day roles.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group