RIIHAN309F

Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations

Telehandler ticket — in demand across construction and mining

Nationally Recognised Training
$570
Total course fee
  • National Code: RIIHAN309F
  • Course Type: Short Course
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Delivery: Face-to-Face, Online
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Course Overview

Develop the practical skills and industry knowledge required to safely and efficiently operate a telescopic materials handler (telehandler) in civil construction, mining, quarrying, drilling, and infrastructure environments. This nationally recognised unit equips participants with the competency to lift, carry, place, and relocate materials while maintaining safe work practices and complying with workplace and legislative requirements.

Ideal for operators working in construction, civil infrastructure, mining, quarrying, and industrial settings, this unit provides the skills and confidence required to safely conduct telescopic materials handler operations and contribute to productive and compliant workplace outcomes.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Basic understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
  • Be physically capable of operating heavy mobile plant equipment
  • Possess sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills to follow workplace procedures, assess load capacities, complete documentation, and communicate effectively with supervisors, dogmen, and work crews
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Comply with all site safety requirements

Course Structure

Delivery

Online plus 1-day practical Face-to-face operating real telehandler at our training facility in Ellenbrook.

What You'll Cover

  • Hands-on experience conducting pre-start inspections
  • Operating and manoeuvring telescopic materials handlers across a range of site conditions
  • Safely handling loads using approved lifting equipment and communication procedures
  • Load assessment
  • Safe working load calculations
  • Equipment performance monitoring
  • Effective communication with dogmen and other site personnel during lifting operations
  • Hazard identification and risk management
  • Select, fit, test, use, and remove a range of approved attachments
  • Operate within equipment design limits
  • Relocate machinery between work areas
  • Complete housekeeping and documentation requirements
  • Maintaining safety, productivity, and operational efficiency while working in dynamic site environments

How You're Assessed

  • Multiple Choice knowledge questions
  • Written knowledge questions during Face-to-face session
  • Practical machine operation assessment during face-to-face session
Assessment Note

Result is Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). Three reassessment attempts included at no extra cost.

$570 AUD
⏱️ Online + 1 day Face-to-face

Throughout the course, learners will gain hands-on experience conducting pre-start inspections, operating and manoeuvring telescopic materials handlers across a range of site conditions, and safely handling loads using approved lifting equipment and communication procedures. Training covers load assessment, safe working load calculations, hazard identification and risk management, equipment performance monitoring, and effective communication with dogmen and other site personnel during lifting operations.

What's Included

• Online Learning Module
• Face-to-face practical session
• Trainer support
• Machine Pre-start
• All assessment Material

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Career Outcomes

This qualification may lead to the following career opportunities. Please note: completion of training does not guarantee employment.

  • Telehandler Operator
  • Civil Construction Operator
  • Mining Plant Operator
  • Materials Handler
  • Site Operator

Have telehandler experience?

Existing competency may qualify for RPL. Contact us to discuss.

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