Articulated Telescopic Loader (with Fork Arms) J8

The Articulated Telescopic Loader (with Fork Arms) J8 course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely inspect, operate and manoeuvre articulated telescopic loaders fitted with fork arms within the AITT J8 category, in accordance with current health and safety legislation, recognised industry best practice and the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Combining classroom-based learning with practical operator training, delegates will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to carry out pre-use inspections, assess ground and operating conditions, safely manoeuvre the machine, operate the telescopic boom, assess and handle loads, lift, transport and place loads and undertake routine operator checks whilst minimising risks to themselves, other personnel, property and the surrounding environment.

Training is delivered in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training category, ensuring a structured, competence-based programme combining theoretical knowledge with practical workplace application. Training may be delivered at different levels depending on the delegate's previous experience, including novice, experienced operator, refresher or conversion training where appropriate.

Who Should Attend?

• Agricultural and rural workers.
• Construction and building site personnel.
• Industrial and materials handling personnel.
• Plant and machinery operators.
• Estate, forestry and land-based personnel.
• Personnel required to operate articulated telescopic loaders fitted with fork arms.
• New or experienced operators requiring formal training.
• Previously trained operators requiring refresher or conversion training.

What You Will Learn

• Relevant health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities.
• Hazard identification and safe systems of work.
• Principles and operating characteristics of articulated telescopic loaders.
• Machine components, controls and operating functions.
• Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
• Stability principles and rated capacities.
• Load centres and interpretation of load charts.
• Effects of boom extension and elevation on capacity and stability.
• Effects of articulation on machine stability and manoeuvring.
• Load assessment and safe load handling.
• Assessment of ground conditions and operating areas.
• Safe starting, manoeuvring and stopping procedures.
• Safe travelling with and without loads.
• Safe use of the telescopic boom and fork arms.
• Operating on slopes and uneven terrain where appropriate.
• Lifting, transporting and accurately placing loads.
• Stacking and de-stacking techniques where applicable.
• Pedestrian awareness and workplace traffic safety.
• Parking, shutdown and securing procedures.
• Routine operator maintenance and daily checks.

Practical Training

• Carrying out pre-use inspections and functional checks.
• Familiarisation with machine controls and operating functions.
• Starting, stopping and manoeuvring safely.
• Understanding and controlling the effects of articulated steering.
• Assessing ground conditions and operating hazards.
• Manoeuvring forwards and in reverse.
• Travelling safely with and without loads.
• Correct use of the telescopic boom and fork arms.
• Interpreting and applying machine load information during practical operation.
• Picking up, transporting and placing loads.
• Placing and retrieving loads at appropriate heights and reaches.
• Stacking and de-stacking loads where applicable.
• Applying safe operating techniques in realistic workplace scenarios.
• Parking, shutdown and post-use procedures.

Assessment

Delegates are assessed through theoretical knowledge testing and practical operator assessment to confirm that they have achieved the knowledge, understanding and practical competence required to safely operate a J8 Articulated Telescopic Loader (with Fork Arms).

Assessment is conducted in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training and associated assessment, delegates will receive an AITT Certificate of Basic Operator Training for the relevant J8 Articulated Telescopic Loader (with Fork Arms) category.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will depend on the level of training being undertaken. Novice training does not require previous operating experience, whilst experienced operator, refresher or conversion training requires appropriate previous experience and/or recognised operator certification relevant to the programme being delivered.

Delegates should be physically capable of safely operating the equipment and possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.

Course Duration

Course duration will vary depending on delegates' previous experience, the number of delegates attending and the programme being delivered. Training may be provided for novice operators, experienced operators, refresher training or category conversion, as appropriate and in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Sufficient time will be allowed for theoretical instruction, practical operator training and assessment, with the duration and delegate ratios determined by the training level and individual learning needs.