Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

This unit covers the skills and knowledge you need to safely operate a telescopic materials handler — a machine used across construction, mining, agriculture, and civil work sites to lift, place, and move loads using an extendable boom with interchangeable attachments. You'll learn how to plan and prepare for operations, conduct pre-operational checks, perform load shifting tasks, and shut down and secure the machine correctly. The training also covers reading and applying load charts, identifying hazards, and following site safety requirements including relevant work health and safety legislation and codes of practice. This unit suits people who are new to operating telescopic materials handlers as well as those with some site experience who want to formalise their skills with a nationally recognised unit of competency. It's particularly relevant if you work or plan to work on construction sites, rural properties, warehouses, or civil infrastructure projects where this type of equipment is in regular use. After completing this unit, you'll be able to carry out telescopic materials handler operations in a safe and compliant manner, including selecting and fitting attachments, calculating and confirming load weights against rated capacity, and responding to equipment faults or on-site hazards. These practical skills may lead to roles such as plant operator, materials handler operator, or civil construction labourer.