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Practical Assessment for Telehandler Operators

by Mark Baylis, from the Community

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Use this practical assessment to evaluate telehandler operator competence. It guides assessors through pre start checks, safe loading and discharge at varying heights, travel on inclines, shutdown and disembark steps, and basic maintenance knowledge such as fluids and greasing points. Includes observation prompts, summary of results, and signatures for operator and assessor to confirm competency or note further training required.

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Practical Assessment: Ride On Roller Operator

Evaluate and document the competency of a ride on roller operator with a practical assessment checklist. Capture operator details and credentials, verify PPE, and complete pre-start checks on drums, engine bay, fluid levels, and instrumentation. Observe safe operation including traveling at appropriate speed, consolidating ground, responding to banksman signals, stopping and holding position, and correct shutdown and disembark using three points of contact. Confirm maintenance knowledge such as fluid checks, greasing points, and refueling at end of shift. Record competency outcomes, training needs, and obtain signatures for sign-off.

by David Smith, from the Community

10+

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360 Excavator Operator Assessment

This 360 excavator assessment template supports on site operator competency checks for construction teams. It captures site and delegate details including certification numbers, then guides pre start checks for PPE, machine condition, fluids, grease points, instruments, seatbelt, and three points of contact. The practical section covers safe travel, trench excavation to spec after scanning for underground services, backfilling in layers, and core lifting operations knowledge such as accessories, lift types, and safe working load. It concludes with shutdown, disembark, assessor comments, and signatures for sign off.

by Paul Davies, from the Community

10+

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Telehandler Start-Up Checks

This telehandler start-up checklist helps operators complete daily prestart inspections before use. It covers documentation verification, exterior checks including mirrors, forks, tyres, wheels, guards and stabilisers, engine compartment items such as fluids, belts, hoses, battery, radiator and air filter, and cab safety including ROPS and FOPS, seat and belt, horn, lights, alarms, wipers and extinguisher. Use it to spot defects, maintain equipment, and confirm the telehandler is safe to operate.

by Leigh Metcalfe, from the Community

10+

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Forward Tipping Dumper Pre-Test Assessment

Use this pre-test assessment to evaluate forward tipping dumper operators on essential safety and competency criteria. The checklist covers PPE compliance, pre-start inspections of tyres, skip, engine bay and controls, mounting and seatbelt use. The practical section assesses safe travel to a 360 excavator, correct stopping and shutdown, loading, controlled discharge and driving on inclines. It also verifies maintenance knowledge including fluid checks, greasing points and end of shift refueling, with sign off for test readiness.

by Martin Ison, from the Community

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Practical Assessment for Telehandler Operators

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