Operate a Telescopic Boom Handler

On completion of this course, the successful learner will be able to understand the functions of a truck-mounted crane while using the crane in a safe and suitable manner. They will also be able to access support and emergency services, in the case of an incident or accident in the workplace.

Course outline

At the end of the course, the learner will be competent in:

discussing and applying the regulatory framework for operating telescopic boom handlers
describing the telescopic boom handler to be operated
demonstrating mechanical awareness of the telescopic boom handler
inspecting the telescopic boom handler
handling loads with a telescopic boom handler
operating the telescopic boom handler.

Course Information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate a telescopic boom handler

E-Learning Price:

Not Available as E-learning

E-Learning Duration:

Not Available as E-learning

Credits:

SAQA ID:

260781

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

1. Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent 2. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 90 days 3. The driver should be declared physically fit and have completed an eyesight test (such as the Orthorator test, the Purdue University Test No 3, etc) and industry recognised depth perception and hand-eye-coordination test. 4. It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard have already undergone company induction, have an appropriate licence to operate in the work area, and are competent in unit standards which address: • Relevant Code of practice • Occupational Health, Safety and General Housekeeping • Mechanical Awareness and Plant Appreciation.

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating telescopic boom handlers.

Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate a telescopic boom handler

Webinar Price:

Not Available as Webinar

Webinar Duration:

Not Available as Webinar

Credits:

SAQA ID:

260781

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating telescopic boom handlers.

Book your seat at any one of our 15 NOSA Colleges throughout South Africa to experience health and safety training in the classroom guided by dedicated and experienced course facilitators.

Accredited:

Yes

Unit Standard Title:

Operate a telescopic boom handler

SAQA ID:

260781

Classroom Price:

R3 565,00 (incl. VAT) per day

Classroom Duration:

5 days (novice); 1 day (recertification)

Credits:

Professional Body:

None

CPD Points:

None

NQF Level:

Prerequisites:

HUB Availability:

Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.

Target Groups:

• This course is targeted at employees (novice or experienced) with responsibilities for functions within the workplace that relate to operating telescopic boom handlers.