Telehandler CPCS A17E Suspended Loads Course
Key Features
Of this Telehandler A17e Course:
- Covers all CPCS A17E requirements for operating telehandlers with suspended loads on UK construction sites
- Includes practical training on load charts, stability, rigging, and safe lift planning for suspended operations
- Addresses real workplace scenarios such as uneven ground, restricted access, and multi-directional lifts
- Aligns with current HSE guidance, LOLER, and PUWER regulations for telehandler use
- Prepares delegates for both theory and practical CPCS technical tests under A17E endorsement
- Develops competence in daily checks, attachment selection, and post-operation procedures specific to suspended loads
Course Date Availability
Telehandler A17e training at the following 4 centres. Prices from £695 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Guildford | 18th Jun 2026 |
| Reading | 2nd Jul 202630th Jul 2026 |
| Redhill | 11th Jun 202618th Jun 2026 |
| Taunton | 7th Jul 20264th Aug 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The CPCS A17E Telehandler Suspended Loads course provides comprehensive training for operators who need to lift and place loads using slings, chains, or other lifting accessories with a telehandler. It builds on core telehandler skills to cover the additional hazards and procedures involved when the load is suspended rather than palletised. Delegates learn to interpret load charts for suspended configurations, assess ground conditions, and execute lifts safely while maintaining machine stability. The qualification is recognised across the UK construction and civil engineering sectors as proof of competence for this specific type of operation.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Experienced telehandler operators seeking the A17E endorsement
- Site supervisors responsible for planning suspended load lifts
- Plant operatives moving from standard A17 to suspended load duties
- Construction workers involved in steel erection or structural component placement
- Employers needing to demonstrate compliance with LOLER for telehandler operations
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Pre-use checks and maintenance specific to suspended load attachments
- Load chart interpretation and stability calculations for suspended configurations
- Rigging and de-rigging techniques using approved lifting accessories
- Planning and executing lifts on slopes and uneven surfaces
- Communication protocols with banksmen and slinger/signallers
- Emergency procedures and recovery methods for suspended load incidents
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over two to three days depending on delegate experience and combines classroom theory with extensive practical exercises on a live construction site environment. Delegates complete both a theory test and practical demonstration to achieve the CPCS red or blue card endorsement.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Health, safety and legislation relevant to suspended load operations
- Telehandler types, stability, and rated capacity for suspended lifts
- Attachment identification, inspection and safe use
- Lift planning, risk assessment and method statements
- Practical operation: positioning, lifting, travelling and placing suspended loads
- Theory and practical CPCS technical tests
Private Courses On-site
Telehandler CPCS A17E Suspended Loads 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:
Successful delegates receive the CPCS A17E endorsement on their CPCS card, valid for five years. To maintain the card, operators must complete a CPCS renewal test before expiry and maintain a valid CITB health, safety and environment test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Telehandler CPCS A17E Suspended Loads questions:
The course typically runs for two to three days, combining theory sessions with practical training and assessment on a construction site.
Delegates must already hold a valid CPCS A17 Telehandler card or equivalent experience and a CITB health, safety and environment test pass.
Yes, training addresses fixed and rotating boom telehandlers and the specific considerations for each when handling suspended loads.
Delegates complete a multiple-choice theory test and a practical test demonstrating safe operation with suspended loads under CPCS requirements.
The card is valid for five years. Operators must pass a renewal test and hold a current CITB test to renew.
No. A17E is an endorsement that adds specific suspended load skills on top of core telehandler operation covered in A17.
Delegates should bring PPE including safety boots, high-visibility clothing, hard hat and gloves, plus any existing CPCS cards.
Yes. The CPCS card with A17E endorsement is widely recognised on UK construction sites requiring competence for telehandler suspended load operations.
Yes. Delegates learn to interpret load charts, assess ground conditions and contribute to lift plans for suspended operations.
Delegates receive feedback and can usually re-sit the failed element, subject to training provider arrangements.
Regular refresher training is recommended by industry bodies to maintain skills, although not mandatory until card renewal.
Yes. The practical element covers machine positioning, stability and safe working on gradients and uneven ground.
Prices per person typically start at £695. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
This qualification focuses on the practical skills and regulatory knowledge required to perform suspended load operations safely and efficiently with a telehandler in real construction settings.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group