Telehandler Including 360 Slew CPCS A77 Course

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Key Features

Of this Telehandler (360 Slew) A77 Course:

  • Gain recognised CPCS certification for operating telehandlers with full 360-degree slew capability
  • Develop precise control over lifting, placing and manoeuvring loads on varied construction sites
  • Understand stability principles, load charts and safe working procedures for 360-slew models
  • Learn correct use of multiple attachments including forks, buckets, grabs and lifting accessories
  • Practise pre-use inspections, fault reporting and daily maintenance routines to industry standards
  • Build confidence in complex operations such as slewing under load and working on uneven ground

Course Date Availability

Telehandler (360 Slew) A77 training at the following 3 centres. Prices from £1200 per person :

Training Centres Next Dates
Doncaster 21st Aug 202618th Sep 2026
Reading 22nd Jun 202620th Jul 2026
Redhill 8th Jun 202615th Jun 2026

Course Information

Overview:

The CPCS A77 Telehandler Including 360 Slew course delivers the complete training and assessment required for operators working with telescopic handlers that feature full 360-degree rotation. Delegates learn to handle the machine safely across a range of realistic site conditions, including lifting, travelling with suspended loads, and precise placement tasks. The qualification reflects current UK construction industry requirements for competence and is recognised by contractors, principal contractors and site management teams.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Experienced telehandler operators seeking the 360-slew endorsement
  • Plant operatives moving into roles that require CPCS A77 certification
  • Construction supervisors and site managers who oversee telehandler operations
  • Groundworkers and labourers who regularly act as slingers or signallers
  • Employers needing to demonstrate operator competence for 360-slew equipment

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Pre-use checks, daily maintenance and defect reporting procedures
  • Safe set-up, including stabiliser deployment and ground condition assessment
  • Accurate interpretation of load charts for 360-degree slew configurations
  • Controlled lifting, slewing and placement of loads using forks and attachments
  • Manoeuvring on slopes, restricted areas and congested sites
  • Emergency procedures and safe shutdown protocols

Course Agenda

Overview:

The course combines classroom theory sessions with extensive practical training and assessment, typically delivered over several consecutive days on a live training site with a range of 360-slew telehandlers and attachments.

Key Modules Covered

What you will learn:

  • Health, safety and legislation relevant to 360-slew telehandlers
  • Machine familiarisation, controls and instrumentation
  • Stability, centre of gravity and load chart calculations
  • Pre-use inspections and routine maintenance
  • Slinging, signalling and attachment selection
  • Practical operations: lifting, travelling, slewing and placing loads
  • Theory and practical CPCS tests

Private Courses On-site

Telehandler Including 360 Slew CPCS A77 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 a CPCS Red Trained Operator card for category A77. After completing the required practical experience and logbook, operators can progress to the CPCS Blue Competent Operator card, which demonstrates ongoing competence and is valid for five years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked Telehandler Including 360 Slew CPCS A77 questions:

The standard course runs over four or five days and includes both theory and practical elements leading to CPCS testing.

Delegates should have prior experience operating standard telehandlers. A valid CITB health, safety and environment test is also required.

Yes, training includes safe selection, fitting and use of forks, buckets, grabs, lifting hooks and other common attachments for 360-slew models.

Assessment consists of a multiple-choice theory test and a practical test demonstrating machine control, load handling and safety procedures.

The Red Trained Operator card is valid for two years. The Blue Competent Operator card is valid for five years once achieved.

Operators should complete refresher training before renewing their Blue card and whenever site requirements or equipment change significantly.

A17 covers standard non-slewing telehandlers while A77 specifically covers machines with full 360-degree slew capability and the additional stability considerations this brings.

Delegates need safety boots, hi-visibility clothing, a hard hat, gloves and any current certification they already hold.

Many accredited centres can deliver the training at a client’s premises provided suitable space, machines and welfare facilities are available.

Yes, practical exercises include assessing ground conditions, using stabilisers correctly and operating safely on slopes and soft surfaces.

Basic slinging and signalling techniques are covered to enable safe attachment changes and coordinated lifting operations.

Delegates receive feedback and can usually re-sit the failed element, either theory or practical, after further practice.

Prices per person typically start at £1200. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)

More Information

This qualification equips operators with the skills needed to work safely and productively with 360-slew telehandlers across modern construction environments. Training centres maintain up-to-date equipment and follow CITB standards to ensure delegates meet current industry expectations.

Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group