Forklift Truck - Telescopic Handlers - Experienced

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It is with immense pride that we announce that Kate Mason has been awarded the Women in Agriculture Education and Training Woman of the Year award at the The National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026, and is the icing on the cake as she celebrates 40 years of working with and for Vale Training Services Ltd.

The event celebrated 13 exceptional women from across the UK farming sector during a ceremony held on 5 May at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. Organised by Mark Allen Group and supported by sponsors including Nestlé UK & Ireland, Co-op, HSBC UK, NFU, Noble Foods, and Pig World where you can read the full report, the awards recognised outstanding contributions across the agricultural industry. 

Winners were chosen from an extremely competitive shortlist, highlighting the growing strength, influence, and visibility of women throughout the sector.

For more information visit the NFU online page.

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A one day course for anyone who uses, or will be using a Telescopic handler in the land-based industries that has/holds a previous certificate or has a minimum of three years operational experience. If delegates do not hold a previous certificate then a minimum of 2 days training may be required for this course.

Pre Course requisites: None for novice course - Minimum three years operating machine for experienced operator course or previous qualification. 

Certificating Body: NPORS

Course Length: one to three days depending on experience.

Course Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm or to suit client.

Instructor: Various

Open Course Cost: £280 + VAT per person (1 day course for those with certificates)

£410 + VAT per person (Those that do not hold a certificate)

Own Venue Cost: Charged at a day rate

*Additional Days will be charged accordingly

Venue: Marsh Hill Centre, Marsh, Aylesbury. HP17 8ST or to suit client. 

Maximum Trainees: 3

Course Content: This course will allow the trainee to be able to do the following:

  • Identify and comply with manufacturer's instructions in accordance with the Operator's handbook, other information sources i.e. load charts, and applicable regulations.
  • Identify the basic construction and components, the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
  • Explain all relevant documentation.
  • Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
  • Configure the Telescopic Handler for site and road travel.
  • Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground (not applicable for Industrial Telescopic) and substantial inclines, both with and without a load.
  • Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, both with and without a load.
  • Set the Telescopic handler in order to lift various loads.
  • Lift and place various loads within the full working range of the Telescopic handler.
  • Ensure load integrity and security.
  • Transport loads and place and retrieve loads accurately at various places.
  • Place and retrieve loads from a vehicle bed or trailer.
  • Keep within safe working parameters.
  • Place the machine in an out of service condition.
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter.

To book your place on a course, or for more information, simply contact us.

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