Practical Assessment - Telehandler Operator

• Operative name

• Site

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• Operator name

• Photo of operator

  Media

• Competency card registration number

• Competency photo i.e. card front and back

  Media

• Date

  Date
• Location
  Address

• Assessor name

2.0 - “Pre-start checks” (Primary visual inspection)

• Pre-start checksheet completed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator check that the forks are fit for purpose with no bends or damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator check the engine bay for fluid levels, deadman, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator check the cab is clear of anything that could obscure their vision ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Did the operator check all instrumentation is working as it should? Lights, indicators, horn, beacons, etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator aware of the “lifting range” and capabilities of the telehandler?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - Main Practical assessment

• Has the operator stopped the telehandler at the correct distance from the first load and is their positioning correct?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The operator is then asked to “pick up” the first load with the tele-handler; the assessor acts as the banksman.<br>Did the operator “pick up” the first load correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Once loaded the operator is told to discharge the first load at ground level in an area set by the assessor. Did the operator maintain good all round observation whilst traveling to the set area and discharge the load correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Once loaded the operator is told to discharge the second load at a increased height level in an area set by the assessor. Did the operator maintain good all round observation whilst traveling to the set area and discharge the load correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Once loaded the operator is told to discharge the third and final load atop a container at around 2 meters high level in an area set by the assessor. Did the operator maintain good all round observation whilst traveling to the set area and discharge the load correctly?

  Yes

  No

• The operator is then told to travel up an incline whilst loaded, did the operator do this correctly?

  Yes

  No

• The assessor signals the operator to stop and hold position, did the operator stop and hold position until told to continue with the exercise ?

  Yes

  No

• Did the operator shut down the telehandler correctly and disembark correctly ?

  Yes

  No

• Has the operator showed they are capable of operating the telehandler in a safe controlled manner?

  Yes

  No

4.0 - Maintenance

• Has the operator shown the checked all fluid levels correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator shown all greasing points along with knowledge of how to maintain these points?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6.0 - Summary

• Is the operator assessed as competent?

  Competent

  Not yet competent

• Further training required?

  Yes

  No

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• Operator's signature

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• Assessor’s signature

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