Vally Plant Training delivers accredited telehandler courses for beginners, experienced operators, and businesses across the UK. Telescopic Handler Training is available nationwide on-site or at our Tewkesbury training centre in Gloucestershire.
Key Course Information
- Accreditation: NPORS
- Course Type: Telehandler / Telescopic Handler Training / Telehandler Course
- Levels: Novice, Experienced Worker Test, Refresher
- Location: Nationwide UK or Tewkesbury Centre
- Certification: NPORS Operator Card or In-House Certification
- Prices: From £360 + VAT
What Is NPORS Telehandler Training?
NPORS telehandler training teaches operators how to safely use telescopic handlers for lifting, loading, transporting, and placing materials.
The course combines theory and practical training covering:
- Machine controls and operation
- Load handling and stability
- Daily inspections and maintenance checks
- Safe lifting procedures
- Hazard awareness and risk reduction
- UK health and safety legislation
What Is a Telehandler?
A telehandler, also known as a telescopic handler, is a lifting machine combining forklift capability with crane-style reach. Telehandlers are commonly used on construction sites, farms, warehouses, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK.
What Does a Telehandler Operator Do?
- Lift and transport materials safely
- Carry out pre-use inspections
- Assess load weights and stability
- Operate telehandler attachments correctly
- Work safely around pedestrians and machinery
- Follow lifting plans and site safety procedures
Why Choose Vally Plant Training?
- NPORS accredited provider
- Nationwide on-site telehandler training
- Experienced construction industry instructors
- Beginner, refresher, and experienced worker routes
- Fast-track telehandler ticket options
- Flexible course dates
- Training at your workplace or our Tewkesbury centre
Telehandler Course Options
Novice Telehandler Course
- Duration: 3–5 Days
- Price: From £1350 + VAT
- Suitable for beginners with little or no experience
Experienced Worker Test (EWT)
- Duration: 2–3 Hours
- Price: From £360 + VAT
- Fast-track NPORS telehandler certification
Refresher Telehandler Training
- Duration: 1–2 Days
- Price: From £420 + VAT
- Ideal for updating skills and maintaining compliance
On-Site Telehandler Training UK
We provide nationwide on-site telehandler training for construction companies, contractors, warehouses, agricultural businesses, and industrial operators.
- Train using your own machinery
- Reduce downtime and travel costs
- Flexible group bookings
- Training tailored to your workplace
What You Will Learn
- Telehandler controls and operation
- Load charts and safe working limits
- Stability and balance awareness
- Safe lifting and travelling procedures
- Working on uneven ground
- Hazard awareness and PPE requirements
- Site safety responsibilities
- UK health and safety legislation
Telehandler Safety
Professional telehandler training helps reduce accidents, improve workplace safety, and maintain legal compliance.
- Complete daily inspections
- Never exceed load limits
- Check ground conditions before lifting
- Maintain clear visibility
- Keep exclusion zones clear
- Wear appropriate PPE
Telehandler Course Prices
- Experienced Worker Test: £360 + VAT
- Refresher Training: From £420 + VAT
- Novice Telehandler Course: From £1350 + VAT
NPORS registration fees apply separately. £45.00
Telehandler Certification
Successful candidates may receive:
- NPORS Red Trained Operator Card
- NPORS Traditional Operator Card
- In-House Telehandler Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does telehandler training take?
Training duration depends on experience level. Novice courses usually last 3–5 days, while experienced worker tests can be completed within a few hours.
Do I need experience for a telehandler course?
No previous experience is required for beginner telehandler training.
Is NPORS telehandler training recognised?
Yes. NPORS certification is widely recognised across UK construction, industrial, agricultural, and logistics sectors.
Can training be completed on-site?
Yes. We provide nationwide on-site telehandler training using your own machinery where required.
Book Your NPORS Telehandler Training
Get qualified with professional telehandler training from Vally Plant Training.
- Phone: 01684 297167
- Email: info@vallyplanttraining.co.uk
- Coverage: Nationwide UK