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NPORS Telescopic Handler – Suspended Loads N138
The NPORS Telescopic Handler –Suspended Loads course from Tuppco provides professional, on-site training for operators required to lift and move loads suspended from the headstock of a telehandler. This specialist activity is commonly used on construction, agricultural, and industrial sites where loads must be positioned in hard-to-reach areas. This accredited course develops essential skills in load assessment, lifting operations, hazard awareness, and communication with slinger signallers, ensuring operators meet NPORS standards and current health and safety legislation.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type options:
- On-site training and assessment
- On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only
Novice Training Course Duration
1-5 days dependant on any previous experience
Novice Candidate Numbers
3
Experience Worker Tests per day
6
Variations
- Industrial
- Up to 9 meters
- All sizes excluding 360° slew
- All sizes including 360° slew
- Tracked
- ndustrial
- Up to 9 meters
- All sizes excluding 360° slew
- All sizes including 360° slew
- Tracked
Card Options
- 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate
- 2-year CSCS trained operator red card
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Bertie Tupper & Tuppco Instructors
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INFORMATION
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What is Telescopic handler – suspended loads?
Telescopic handlers can lift, and transport loads suspended from the head stock. This enables them to move objects around site to hard-to-reach places.
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
- Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain How the manufacturer may reduce the lifting capacity when moving a suspended Load, different lifting configurations and working ranges
- Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain What task could fall into each category
- Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
- Identify any overhead / proximity hazards
- Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing placement zone with the slinger / signaller
- Ensure telescopic handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctly
- Checked Load integrity and security
- Be able to Lift and move a Load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
- Environmental considerations
- Carry out all out of service and Securing procedures
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate machine
- 1 x bundled load
- 1 x long load
- 1 x load that is no more than 60% of the rate capacity, at 75% of its extended height and reach
- Varying terrain and slopes
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Telescopic handler with suitable lifting attachments
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
- In date thorough test examination report for the machine
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Theory Assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
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Practical assessment criteria:
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- Pre use and operational checks
- Lift, move and place loads under the direction of a slinger/signaller to a given position
- Drive through chicane, forwards and in reverse
- Drive over uneven and sloping terrain
Pass mark is less than 30 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
Time allowed is 1 hours
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Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?
Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of The Course
The aim of the NPORS Telescopic Handler – Suspended Loads (N138) course is to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to operate telescopic handlers safely while lifting and moving suspended loads, minimising risk and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand telescopic handler controls, functions, and limitations
- Learn correct PPE, safety responsibilities, and operational procedures
- Conduct pre-use inspections and load planning checks
- Operate the machine safely while lifting, manoeuvring, and placing suspended loads
- Identify hazards including load instability, overloading, and environmental risks
- Apply safe work practices and NPORS-approved operational standards
- Develop confidence to perform lifting tasks efficiently and safely
By the end of the course, learners will be fully competent and confident in operating telescopic handlers for suspended loads safely, improving workplace safety and operational efficiency.
What Will Be Awarded?
Upon successful completion of the NPORS Telescopic Handler – Suspended Loads (N138) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive an NPORS N138 certificate, confirming competence in the safe operation of telescopic handlers while lifting, manoeuvring, and handling suspended loads in line with industry safety standards.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official NPORS N138 Certificate
- Verified competence in operating telescopic handlers with suspended loads safely
- Skills in planning lifts, using lifting attachments, and controlling loads
- Knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance
- Understanding of pre-use inspections, operational safety, and emergency procedures
Who the Award Is For:
Ideal for construction workers, warehouse staff, site managers, and anyone required to operate telescopic handlers for lifting suspended loads in commercial, industrial, or construction settings.
How Long The Course Can Take?
The NPORS Telescopic Handler – Suspended Loads (N138) course is designed to be practical, focused, and hands-on:
Course Duration Overview:
- Typically 1 day, depending on learner experience and group size
- Covers theory on safe load handling, attachments, lift planning, and hazard awareness
- Includes practical exercises handling suspended loads and assessment to ensure competency
Delivered by NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors with extensive experience in telescopic handler operations.
TUPPCO Training delivers this course UK-wide, including construction sites, industrial facilities, and warehouses.
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training provides on-site telescopic handler suspended load training, allowing staff to learn using your equipment, in a realistic work environment, ensuring practical skills are applied directly to your operational needs.
Benefits of On-Site Training:
- Tailored to your site layout, vehicles, and operational requirements
- Hands-on experience with your telescopic handlers and lifting attachments
- Reduces travel and downtime for staff
- Realistic learning in actual workplace conditions
- Delivered by experienced NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable On-Site Locations Include:
- Construction sites and civil engineering projects
- Warehouses and industrial premises
- Agricultural or commercial sites requiring suspended load operations
TUPPCO Training covers the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and the whole of the UK.
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FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
Tuppco delivers NPORS, LANTRA and Qualsafe on-site training across a variety of locations to meet the needs of businesses in the Southwest, Midlands and Southeast areas of the UK. The areas include Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Sussex, Kent.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
Tuppco delivers professional training across a wide range of industries, including construction, land-based, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, engineering, and office-based businesses. Training can be provided at various venues to suit client needs, including on-site at company premises. This flexible approach allows Tuppco to tailor training delivery to different working environments and operational requirements.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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